Decision Memo Completed

Lowman Fish Ponds Improvement Project

Boise National Forest Boise, Idaho Lowman Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Species Habitat Improvements
Lowman Fish Ponds Improvement Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2012
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsLowman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9 N R9E Section 16
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants