Decision Memo Completed

Middle Fork Riparian Enhancement

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Granite, Montana Pintler Ranger District

Re-establish riparian shrub community & enhance stream channel stability. Remove riparian conifers on 18 ac., plant willows, place large woody debris along stream, fence to exclude livestock/big game, build livestock watering site outside exclosure.

Location

Middle Fork Rock Creek about 17 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/08/2006
2
Comment Period
03/27/2007
3
Decision
05/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityStewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Middle Fork Rock Creek Riparian EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2007 Legal Notice Date: 05/16/2007
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsPintler Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R15W, Sec. 18
Wildlife, fish, rare plants