A concrete fish barrier will be constructed at an existing crossing of the Shields River at the Shields River Campground to secure approximately 25 miles of habitat for Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Location
NFSR #844 Shields River bridge at the Shields River Camp
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/12/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Shields River Fish Barrier Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/29/2015 |
| Forests | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Districts | Yellowstone Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |