Decision Memo Completed

Castle Creek Restoration: Post Assisted Log Structures and Beaver Dam Analogs

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

Install up to 10 beaver dam analogs/post assisted log structures to raise water table, access the floodplain and transport fine sediment. Work would be done by hand using hydraulic post driver, chainsaw, hand tools and use native and local plants.

Location

T29N, R4E, Sections 21 and 28

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/06/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Castle Creek Restoration: Post Assisted Log Structures and Beaver Dam AnalogsDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2021
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management