Decision Memo Completed

Trapper Creek Fish Barrier

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead, Montana Wisdom Ranger District

Establish fish barrier in Trapper Creek constructed with lumber, fill, rip-rap and concrete for the conservation of Westslope Cutthroat Trout. An excavator will be used for site preparation and barrier construction.

Location

The project is located along Trapper Creek, 7 miles west of Melrose, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2024
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (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
Trapper Creek Fish BarrierDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2024
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsWisdom Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants