Decision Memo Completed

North Elk Creek Backcountry Barrier Project

White River National Forest Rio Blanco, Colorado West Zone/Blanco Ranger District

To construct one or more temporary fish barriers in the upper North Elk Creek watershed.

Location

In the upper North Elk Creek watershed, at least in the Middle Fork of North Elk Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/27/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
North Elk Creek Backcountry Barrier ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/18/2021
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Blanco Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCentered on the boundary of T2S, R92W and R91W
Wildlife, fish, rare plants