BLM issues decision on the West Eugene Wetlands Emerald Ash Borer Hydrology Study
The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District Siuslaw Field Office has issued a decision record and categorical exclusion documentation to authorize a West Eugene Wetlands Emerald Ash Borer Hydrology Study to evaluate the effects on groundwater dynamics and ecosystem function in the West Eugene Wetlands from the expected introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a highly destructive invasive wood-boring beetle responsible for the death and decline of tens of millions of Ash trees in North America. This project is located near the West Kirk Park in Eugene in Lane County. The categorical exclusion documentation and decision record can be accessed digitally on ePlannning: West Eugene Wetlands Emerald Ash Borer Hydrology Study.
For more information, please contact Sarah Bickford at [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.