Every year a significant amount of fish enter the supply ditch where flow is diverted from lost horse creek into lost horse supply ditch. this results in significant fish mortality. In order to prevent this, a fish screen should be installed.
Location
South bank of lost horse creek approximately 800 feet downstream from the NFSR 5621 Bridge. GPS locations is N46 6' 1.280160" W114 15' 32.709996
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/13/2023
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Lost horse Supply Ditch Fish Screen | Decision Signed Date: 05/21/2025 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Darby Ranger District; Sula Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |