Decision Memo Completed

West Fork Madison Fish Barrier

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

This project proposes to construct a wooden fish barrier on the Upper West Fork Madison River to aid in the conservation of westslope cutthroat trout.

Location

The project is located approximately 41 miles Southwest from Ennis, and 40 miles South from Alder, in the Upper West Fork Madison River downstream from confluence with Fox Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/15/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements
West Fork Madison Fish BarrierDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2023
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 12 south, Range 3 west, Section 14
Wildlife, fish, rare plants