Decision Memo Completed

Swartz Meadow Beaver Dam Analogs

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho, Idaho Salmon River Ranger District

Construct Beaver Dam Analogs using hand tools along 1-mile stretch of the Pinnacle Creek headwaters to address incised channel, bank sloughing, and to capture sediment. Locations of BDAs to be determined under the direction of Forest Hydrologist.

Location

Township 28 North, Range 3 East, Section 8, Idaho County, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/15/2018
2
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (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; Watershed Improvements
Swartz Meadow Beaver Dam AnalogsDecision Signed Date: 04/06/2020
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants