The Crooked River National Grassland has completed the draft Skull Hollow Trailhead Day Use and Cole Loop Trail Reroute draft Environmental Assessment (EA). Public input is a vital part of the planning process. As a part of planning, we invite your comments on this draft EA. Your specific written comments will be used to determine if there are any issues associated with implementing this project. This draft EA is now available for a 30-day public comment period and this letter will give you information on where to find the EA and how to submit comments.
The Forest is performing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and evaluation of resource impacts associated with unmanaged camping that have contributed to degradation of the natural conditions, and conflicts and concerns for public safety in the Skull Hollow Trailhead. We have also analyzed an alternative route for a segment of the Cole Loop Trail. The current segment that needs to be re-routed is located within the line of sight of long-range targets at an area used for shooting. Shooting activity continues to increase in this area. The trail needs to be relocated away from this activity because it creates a hazardous situation for trail users.
The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration. Anonymous comments and comments submitted after the close of the final designated comment period will not provide the commenter standing for administrative review. Comments, or in some cases other expressions of interest, along with respondent's contact information, submitted during the comment period may be necessary to establish a respondent's eligibility to participate in an administrative review for this proposed action. Interested members of the public should review the proposal's information to determine the applicable administrative review process and the eligibility requirements for that process.
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