Decision Memo Completed

Lava Creek Fish Passage

Bridger-Teton National Forest Teton, Wyoming Buffalo Ranger District

Partnership between the Forest Service and Trout Unlimited to improve fish habitat and connectivity by redesigning diversion dams on Lava Creek.

Location

North of US Hwy 26, about 2.5 miles east of Moran, WY.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/24/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Lava Creek Fish PassageDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2024
ForestsBridger-Teton National Forest
DistrictsBuffalo Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 45 N., R. 113 W, Sec. 20 & 29, Sixth principal meridian
Climate change adaptationWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants