Decision Memo Completed

Buckskin Ed Creek/Trail 360 Stream Crossing Improvement

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn, Wyoming Bighorn National Forest All Units

Replace the existing ford stream crossing with an OHV bridge to improve Yellowstone cutthroat trout habitat (sensitive species), by reducing trail erosion and aquatic sedimentation, and providing uninterrupted habitat for all aquatic organisms.

Location

Paint Rock Creek - south Paint Rock Creek 6th level watershed, where trail 360 crosses Buckskin Ed Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/24/2014
2
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (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
Buckskin Ed Creek - Trail 360 Stream Crossing ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2014
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT50N R87W Section 27
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRecreation management