Decision Memo Completed

Pebble Creek Diversion Project

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Caribou, Idaho Westside Ranger District

Consolidate up to 9 diversion points on Pebble Creek into one existing diversion. Upgrade the one diversion to handle allocated water right amount and screen it to protect the critical population of Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.

Location

10 miles north of Lava Hot Springs, ID on Pebble Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/12/2014
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (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; Special Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
Pebble Creek Diversion ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/18/2015
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsWestside Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management