Improve the intake and diversion from Richards Creek to the Lowman Nature Fish Ponds to increase flow going into the ponds and reduce the sediment build-up within the diversion pipe. A new intake will be installed.
Location
The ponds are located approximately 12 miles east of Lowman, across the South Fork Payette River from Highway 21 at milepost 85.5. The ponds are located in the Jackson-Fence 6th HU subwatershed,
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2012
2
Comment Period
04/04/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Lowman Fish Ponds Improvement Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2012 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Lowman Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T9 N R9E Section 16 |