Decision Memo Completed

Curtis, Trail, Mormon Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project

Boise National Forest Valley, Idaho Cascade Ranger District

The project proposes to replace 6 stream crossings to restore fish passage. The new structures would be a bottomless arch culvert or bridge large enough to provide for 100-year flood event and provide fish passage.

Location

South Fork Salmon River drainage

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2009
2
Comment Period
03/25/2009
3
Decision
02/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Curtis Creek (3), Trail Creek (2), and Mormon Creek (1) Fish Passage RestorDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2010 Legal Notice Date: 02/03/2010
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.14N., R.6E., Section 25 and 26; T. 15 N., R. 6 E., Section 20 and 29; Boise Meridian, Valley County, ID.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management