Decision Memo Completed

West Fork Madison River Stream Restoration Project

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

We propose to use bioengineering techniques to create up to 20 pool habitats to improve stream habitat condition and water quality to improve long-term persistence of westslope cutthroat trout in their native range.

Location

Gravelly Landscape, Upper Ruby Management Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/17/2017
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
West Fork Madison River Stream Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2019
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R3W Sec 12 and T12S R2W Sec 7
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management