Decision Memo Completed

Spearfish Creek Fish Habitat Improvement

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) is planning on installing debris (trees, boulders) in Spearfish Creek to provide fish structure. They have proposed accessing the creek and hauling materials across National Forest System land.

Location

In Spearfish Creek, immediately north of Maurice in Spearfish Canyon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Spearfish Creek Fish Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2019
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants