Decision Memo Completed

Pleasant Creek Ditch Fish Passage Barrier Project

Dixie National Forest Garfield, Utah Fremont River Ranger District

The Fishlake National Forest proposes the installation of a up to two fish passage barriers on Pleasant Creek Ditch to protect Colorado River cutthroat trout. The barriers will be constructed from boulders on site.

Location

The analysis area, where management activities are proposed, would take place on the Teasdale portion of the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest (administered by the FNF)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/20/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Pleasant Creek Ditch Fish Passage Barrier ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/21/2023
ForestsDixie National Forest; Fishlake National Forest
DistrictsFremont River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants