Decision Memo Completed

North Zone Aquatic Organism Passage Improvement Project

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Bonner; Boundary, Idaho Bonners Ferry Ranger District

Replace up to 17 road culverts that are impeding or completely blocking upstream fish passage to beneficial spawning and rearing habitat.

Location

The culverts identified for replacement are located at various places in the Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and Priest Lake Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/22/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (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 ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
North Zone Aquatic Organism Passage Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2015
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsBonners Ferry Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementRoad management