Reduce hazardous fuels that could support a more severe and widespread wildfire in this municipal watershed and adjacent lands. Restoration of riparian and aspen habitat will be considered. Maintain and improve water quality by sediment reduction.
Location
The Sheridan Municipal Watershed encompasses Big Goose Creek and its tributaries on the Bighorn National Forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/07/2020
2
Comment Period
12/29/2020
3
Objection Period Start
08/11/2021
4
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Municipal Watersheds; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval; National Fire Plan - Other; Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Sheridan Municipal Watershed - Environmental Assessment Released | Decision Signed Date: 10/28/2021 |
| Forests | Bighorn National Forest |
| Districts | Tongue Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |