The Grass Creek Watershed was selected as a project area for NFMA analysis due to its departure from a healthy functioning ecosystem. Analysis will focus on fire restoration, fuels reduction, aspen regeneration, and biodiversity.
Location
Grassy Creek Watershed, Washington County, Utah
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/31/2017
2
Comment Period
04/30/2018
3
Objection Period Start
06/08/2019
4
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Grass Valley Creek Watershed Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 09/11/2019 |
| Forests | Dixie National Forest |
| Districts | Pine Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T38S R14W Sections 8-10, 14-17, 19-23, 26-36; T38S R15W Sections 25-26, 35-36; T39S R14W Sections 1-12, 14-20; T39S R15W Sections 1-2, 10-15 |