USFS & Nez Perce Tribe to construct beaver dam analogs in Merton, Mill, and American Creeks. Stream reaches over-steepened or have head-cuts selected. BDAs constructed using hand tools. Access on existing FS Roads & Trails. Conducted over 3-10 yrs.
Location
Upper Mill Creek (27N, 3E, S12, 13,14 / 4E, S6,7), Merton Creek (28N, 4E, S32, 33), American Creek (28N, 4E, S15, 21, 22, 27,28, 33); Idaho County, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/28/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |