Decision Memo Completed

Shields River Fish Barrier

Custer Gallatin National Forest Meagher, Montana Yellowstone Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Shields River Fish Barrier ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2015
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsYellowstone Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants