Installation of a fish passage barrier in Upper S Fork Slater Creek to prevent brook trout from moving into a Colorado Cutthroat Trout population that had been isolated by a natural fall, recent surveys have now found brook trout above the falls.
Location
From Craig, CO, take hwy 13 north approx 13 miles, turn right onto Moffat CR 27/NFSR 110, continue for approximately 22 miles. Park at the trailhead for NFST 1144. The project area begins 100 meters N
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/27/2020
2
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Upper South Fork Slater Fish Barrier Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 09/04/2020 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T10 N, R88W, Sec 20. 6th P.M. |