The 2022 Trail Ridge Fire destabilized soils and stream channels in the Tolan Creek watershed. This project plans to mitigate negative road-stream interactions, enhance habitat for native fish, and improve watershed function and riparian habitat.
Location
Tolan Creek watershed, NSFR 5740
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/31/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Tolan Creek Watershed Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2025 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Darby Ranger District; Sula Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |