Decision Memo Completed

South Fork Spruce Culvert Replacement

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho, Idaho Lochsa/Powell Ranger District

The culvert at So. Fork Spruce Crk/Road 373 is a partial barrier to aquatic organisms incl. SR steelhead and Sp/Su Chinook. Replacing the culvert will allow aquatic organisms to pass upstream and downstream, connecting over 8 mi. of upstream habitat.

Location

Township 38 North, Range 16 East, Section 25; Idaho County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
South Fork Spruce Creek Culvert ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 01/23/2018
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsLochsa/Powell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants