Decision Memo Completed

Paris Spring Restoration

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bear Lake, Idaho Montpelier Ranger District

Remove diversion and intake structure, and decommission 0.78-mile canal to restore steam flows to Paris Creek while eliminating special use infrastructure. Replace associated stock water source eliminated by decommissioning.

Location

The project is in SE Idaho, approximately 5 miles west of Paris, Idaho in Bear Lake County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/02/2022
2
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Paris Spring RestorationDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2022
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsMontpelier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementWatershed management