Decision Memo Completed

South Fork Poorman Creek Fish Improvement/Road Reroute

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Lewis and Clark, Montana Lincoln Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to reduce impacts to natural resources by partnering with Lewis and clark and others to relocate approximately 2300 feet of the county road and phone line. This section of road delivers 0.4 tons of sediment/year.

Location

The project is located on the South Fork of Poorman creek in the Poorman Creek drainage southeast of Lincoln, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/16/2012
2
Comment Period
04/15/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Special Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
South Fork Poorman Creek Road RerouteDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/14/2012
ForestsHelena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsLincoln Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13N R7W SW 1/4 Section 20
Special use managementRoad managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants