Decision Memo Completed

North Fork Blackfoot River Fish Restoration

Lolo National Forest Lewis and Clark; Powell, Montana Lolo National Forest All Units

Authorize pesticide use permit and use of normally prohibited activities in designated wilderness. Would allow fish treatment and stocking project by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Scapegoat Wilderness.

Location

The project area is entirely within the Scapegoat Wilderness area, approximately 15 miles east northeast of Ovando, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/27/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements; Wilderness Management
North Fork Blackfoot River Fish RestorationDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2021 (FS Withdrawn)
North Fork Blackfoot River Indigenous Fish RestorationDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2021 (FS Withdrawn)
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest; Lolo National Forest
DistrictsLincoln Ranger District; Seeley Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants