Environmental Assessment Completed

Why Not, Stardust Minerals Project

Kootenai National Forest Lincoln, Montana Three Rivers Ranger District

"We have received three Plans of Operation to conduct small-scale suction dredging activities in Star Creek, and the Yaak River. The Forest Service will analyze effects to the resources in the project area.

Location

Star Creek and Yaak River near Troy, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/31/2024
2
Comment Period
05/31/2024
3
Objection Period Start
08/29/2024
4
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Why Not, Stardust Minerals ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2025
Why Not, Stardust Minerals Project Decision Notice and FONSIDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2025
ForestsKootenai National Forest
DistrictsThree Rivers Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology