Decision Memo Completed

Island Park Land Acquisition

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Fremont, Idaho Ashton/Island Park

Purchase two parcels of land and a conservation easement within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest proclaimed boundary from willing sellers. Funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund will be used to purchase the properties.

Location

The 2 land purchases are located in the vicinity of Duck Crk & Moose Crk. The conservation easement is located at the headwaters of Tom's Creek. All are located within the Forest Proclaimed Boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/15/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Purchases
Duck Creek PurchaseDecision Signed Date: 02/14/2017
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsAshton/Island Park
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land ownership management