Environmental Assessment Completed

Squaw Creek Watershed Improvement Project

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bonneville, Idaho Soda Springs Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to restore proper hydrological function and improve aquatic habitat within the upper Squaw Creek watershed, and to best provide safe and sustainable recreational access to non-motorized trails #456 and #454.

Location

Approximately 6 miles west-northwest of Etna, WY or 37 miles northeast of Soda Springs, ID. Activities are proposed within the Squaw Creek drainage, which is a tributary to Jackknife Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2012
2
Comment Period
03/20/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
Decision and FONSI for Squaw Creek Watershed Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2013
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsSoda Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT04S R45E Sections 11, 13, 24 and NE ¼ of 14; T04S R46E Section 19
Recreation managementWatershed managementRoad management