Decision Memo Completed

Willet Creek Channel Improvement Project

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

Project addresses two low-water crossings and road conditions on FSR 226 that have altered channel form, impaired stream and riparian wetland function, degraded fish habitat, and have made vehicle travel difficult and unsafe.

Location

See legal description.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/22/2022
2
Comment Period
03/08/2022
3
06/15/2022
4
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Willet Creek Channel Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2022
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsMedicine Wheel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 53N, R 88W, Sec. 16 & 21
Road managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants