Construction of beaver dam analogs, channel spanning structures that mimic natural beaver dams, are proposed. Constructed using native material, in areas where beaver dams were once prevalent or with potential habitat.
Location
Along Big Willow Creek near FSR 159.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/01/2022
2
Comment Period
03/07/2022
3
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Big Willow BDAs (Beaver Dam Analogs) | Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2022 |
| Forests | Bighorn National Forest |
| Districts | Tongue Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T55N, R89W, Sec. 15, 22 |