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 Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Population Enhancements |
| West Fork Madison Fish Barrier | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2023 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Madison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 12 south, Range 3 west, Section 14 |