Decision Memo Completed

YMCA of the Bighorns Fish Pond Maintenance Proposal

Bighorn National Forest Johnson, Wyoming Powder River Ranger District

Improve fish habitat in a pond by removing approximately 1000 cubic yards of sediment and installing a sediment trap in the existing human-made channel. This decision will comply with direction to offer 30-day notice and comment appeal opportunities.

Location

The fish pond at Camp Roberts, approximately 15 miles west of Buffalo, WY on US 16.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/31/2013
2
Comment Period
03/31/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Rehabilitation of fish pond and installation of a sediment trapDecision Signed Date: 05/02/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/15/2013
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT50N R84W sec.15
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use management