Decision Memo Completed

South Fork Jack Creek Headgate and Ditch

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

Proposal from Cedar Lake Irrigation Association to access their point of diversion on the South Fork of Jack Creek to install a new headgate, clean the culvert, manipulate the stream channel, and clear sediment and debris from the irrigation ditch.

Location

The South Fork Jack Creek Headgate and Ditch project is 12 miles east-southeast of Ennis, MT in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in the vicinity of non-motorized trail 6317.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2024
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
South Fork Jack Creek Headgate and DitchDecision Signed Date: 06/18/2024
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6S , R2E, Sec(s) 28 & 29; of the Montana Principal Meridian
Special use management