Decision Memo Completed

West Fork Blacktail Deer Creek Hardened Crossing

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead, Montana Madison Ranger District

We propose to harden an existing eroding livestock crossing a by installing grade control structures and using compacted gravel over cobble on approaches. Jackleg fences will keep stock in the crossing.

Location

Southwest of Antone Cabin, in the Snowcrest Recommended Wilderness Management Area, Gravelly Landscape

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/07/2012
2
Comment Period
04/22/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
West Fork Blacktail Deer Creek Hardnened CrossingDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/19/2014
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S, R4W, Section 30
Grazing management