The purpose of this project is to analyze the potential environmental effects of proposed small scale suction dredging operations on approximately 1.5 miles of the Yaak River and respond to the claimants' Plans of Operations submitted to the KNF.
Location
Suction dredging is proposed to occur on an approximately 1.5 mile stretch of the Yaak River below Yaak River Falls on the Three Rivers Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/17/2018
2
Comment Period
10/20/2018
3
Objection Period Start
06/11/2021
4
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Yaak River Suction Dredging | Decision Signed Date: 08/05/2021 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Three Rivers Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 19, T33N, R33W, P.M., MT |