Decision Memo Completed

Crooked River Instream PIT Tag Detection System (PIT Tag Array)

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

Idaho Department of Fish and Game proposes to install, operate, maintain, and use an Instream PIT Tag Detection System (PIT Tag Array) in Crooked River to assist with population monitoring of adult steelhead and salmon..

Location

The project is located five miles west of Elk City, Idaho; in Idaho County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2021
2
Comment Period
08/20/2021
3
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Idaho Depart. of Fish & Game, Crooked River Instream PIT Tag ArrayDecision Signed Date: 10/04/2021
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsRed River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 29 North, Range 7 East, Section 25, Boise Meridian.
Special use management