Decision Memo Completed

Big Willow BDAs (Beaver Dam Analogs)

Bighorn National Forest Sheridan, Wyoming Tongue Ranger District

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 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
Big Willow BDAs (Beaver Dam Analogs)Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2022
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsTongue Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT55N, R89W, Sec. 15, 22
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management