Decision Memo Completed

North Elkhorns Restoration Project

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

The goals of this project are to reduce resource damage and unsafe activities occurring along roadways and trailheads in the North Elkhorns Mountains

Location

The project area extends north from the Middle Fork of Warm Springs Creek (FS Road 4016) to the Forest Boundary and east to the Crystal Creek trailhead on Forest Road 4017.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Noxious Weed Treatments; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
North Elkhorns Restoration DecisionDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2014
ForestsHelena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsHelena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal description for this project is Township 9 North Range 2 West, Township 8 North Range 2 West and 3 West.
Road managementRecreation managementWatershed management