Decision Memo Completed

Mike White Culvert and Channel Relocation

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

Relocate approximately 350 feet of Mike White channel which is currently in a bypass channel and install an AOP culvert at intersection of the channel with USFS 100 Road in order to accomplish the goal of fish passage.

Location

Forest Service Road 100 near confluence of Mike White and Lolo Creek. Approximately 17 miles northeast of Kamiah, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (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
Mike White Culvert and Channel RelocationDecision Signed Date: 12/23/2024
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsLochsa/Powell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management