The project will relocate a diverted section of Mill Creek to a better hydrologic configuration, remove some of the slide material to restore floodplain capacity to prevent further erosion. In addition, repair the damaged sections of road 309.
Location
The project area is approximately 3 acres, and is located within the Mill Creek watershed, a tributary of the South Fork Clearwater River, between Grangeville and Elk City, ID.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/11/2010
2
Comment Period
07/12/2010
3
Decision
12/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements |
| Lower Mill Creek Stream Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/10/2010 Legal Notice Date: 12/20/2010 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Clearwater Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The project area is located in section 34 within Townships 29 North, Range 4 East. |