Decision Memo Completed

Hog Trough Riparian Restoration Project

Bitterroot National Forest Ravalli, Montana Darby Ranger District

The proposal is to remove approximately 0.1 mile of road, which is 2/3 of the existing roadbed, where it closely parallels Hog Trough Creek. The primary objective is to improve the streamside vegetation and the associated fish and wildlife habitat

Location

Hog Trough Creek, a Tributary to Skalkaho Creek, in the Darby District of the Bitterroot NF. Along Forest Road 75.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/24/2012
2
Comment Period
08/24/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Hog Trough Riparian Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/07/2012 Legal Notice Date: 11/14/2012
ForestsBitterroot National Forest
DistrictsDarby Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 5 N., R18 W., Sect. 33.
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management