Decision Memo Completed

Morrell Stream Restoration Project

Lolo National Forest Missoula, Montana Seeley Lake Ranger District

Restore and stabilize approximately 5,000 linear feet of stream channel, streambanks,and associated floodplains to more natural conditions and reduce downstream impacts to bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout.

Location

Project is located about 7 miles northeast of Seeley Lake, MT in the upper reaches of the Morrell Creek watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/02/2018
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Morrell Stream Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/02/2019
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsSeeley Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management