The Forest Service proposes to decommission and or improve 167 miles of road within the Newsome Creek project area.
Location
The project area is located within the Newsome Creek watershed, a tributary of the South Fork Clearwater River, between Grangeville and Elk City, ID.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/16/2009
2
Comment Period
07/13/2012
3
Objection Period Start
03/27/2014
4
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements |
| Newsome Creek Watershed Road Restoration Project - Decision Notice/FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 06/04/2014 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Red River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The project area is located within Townships 29 and 30 North, Ranges 6 and 7 East. |