Decision Memo Completed

Major Fenn Side Channel Reconnection

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

Remove a section of raised gabion basket trail and create a 'persuasion' channel to allow river flow to enter a side channel of the Lochsa River. The project will restore approx. 0.3 mi of potentially valuable rearing habitat for juvenile salmonids

Location

Township 33 North, Range 8 East, Section 5; Idaho County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/31/2018
2
Decision
02/2018 (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
Major Fenn Side Channel ReconnectionDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2018
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsLochsa/Powell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management