Powering up Paradise?

MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The US Forest Service is seeking public comments on a series of upcoming improvement projects ranging from hazardous fuels reduction treatments in the Hwy 242, Camp Melakwa, and Santiam Lodge areas to adding a temporary dock to the boat launch at the Cold Water Cove Campground.

Among the eleven projects slated for 2024 is a plan to install an electrical utility line to the McKenzie Bridge and Paradise Campground Host sites. The work would also add to several “premium site” sites within each campground by adding electrical connections.

The project would involve running an underground utility line from the highway to the sites at each location. At the McKenzie Bridge Campground, the line will follow the entrance road from Highway 126 to the host site and will be buried within 8 feet of the pavement.

Written, and electronic comments concerning these actions will be accepted until July 27th. Written comments must be submitted to: the Project contact, or Jessica Reed, NEPA Planner, 57600 Highway 126 Mckenzie Bridge, OR 97413. Comments should include: 1) name, address, telephone number, organization represented, if any; 2) title of the project for which the comment is being submitted; and 3) specific facts and supporting reasons for the Responsible Official to consider. Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.docx) should be sent to [email protected]