Approx. 2 mi. of road would be stored (i.e., culverts are pulled at crossings to reduced sediment inputs but the roads remain on the Forest's transportation system inventory for anticipated future forest management) and 10 mi. would be decommissioned
Location
Approx. 25 miles west of Lolo, MT in the W Fork Lolo Creek and Upper Lolo Creek watersheds. Major streams in these watersheds include W Fork Lolo Creek, Lee Creek, Cloudburst Creek, and Mud Creek.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/12/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| West Fork Lolo Road Decommissioning | Decision Signed Date: 06/29/2020 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Missoula Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 10N, Range 24W, Sections 1, 3, & 11; Township11N, Range 24W, Sections 13, 24, 25, 35, & 36; Township 11N, Range 23W, Sections 29 & 30; and Township 12N, Range 23W Sections 25, 32, & 35 |