Decision Memo Completed

Poorman Creek Restoration

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

The Lincoln Ranger proposes to restore a section of Poorman Creek which lacks floodplain connectivity and a properly functioning riparian area, due to channelization caused by historic placer mining activity.

Location

The stream segment is approximately 1500 feet in length and is located south of Lincoln along Stemple Pass Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/12/2016
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Poorman Creek Restoration Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2019
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsLincoln Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13N R08W S22-23
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants