Decision Memo Completed

Smith Lake Fish Screen Project

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

Construct and install a 12 foot denil fish ladder attached to a 7'x7' concrete head wall. The top of the fish ladder will be covered to prevent blockage. The contractor would use a tracked excavator to do the work.

Location

Smith Lake in the Gravelly Landscape in the West Fork Madison Management Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/20/2015
2
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Smith Lake Dam Fish LadderDecision Signed Date: 07/07/2015
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants