Decision Memo Completed

Smith Creek Fish Barrier Project

Flathead National Forest Missoula, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

Install a fish migration barrier to reduce displacement of genetically pure or nearly pure cutthroat trout by non-native rainbow trout in Smith Creek in the Swan Valley.

Location

Smith Creek near Condon, Montana on the Swan Lake District of the Flathead National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/13/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Smith Creek Fish Barrier ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/26/2016
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 29 of T21N R16W
Wildlife, fish, rare plants