Environmental Assessment Completed

South Fork of Fish Creek

Lolo National Forest Mineral, Montana Ninemile Ranger District

Vegetative treatment proposal to reduce fuels and improve forest health in the South Fork of Fish Creek, while also improving water quality and aquatic habitat and enhancing recreation opportunities and facilities in the area.

Location

The South Fork of Fish Creek, Mineral County, Montana

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/23/2007
2
Comment Period
12/23/2007
3
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
South Fork of Fish Creek ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/05/2010 Legal Notice Date: 03/12/2010
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsNinemile Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40N, R24W, sec. 4,5,6,7,8,9,15,16,17,21 & 22; T41N, R24W, sec 32,33 & 34; T40N, R14E, sec 10, 11 & 12
Forest productsFuels managementWatershed managementRecreation management