The purpose of this project is to restore water control structures, improve fish habitat, and improve access opportunities at two fishponds in Uinta Canyon and several fishponds in the Lower Stillwater area of Rock Creek Canyon.
Location
Uinta Canyon near southern Forest boundary along FSR 118 and at Smokey Springs near the Uinta Canyon Trailhead. Rock Creek Canyon near the southern Forest Boundary at Lower Stillwater Ponds.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/20/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 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 |
| Uinta Canyon and Lower Stillwater Pond Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 09/16/2022 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Duchesne Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |