Decision Memo Completed

East Carson River Restoration

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Alpine, California Carson Ranger District

This project involves identifying areas along the East Carson River and tributaries in California, especially around areas heavily used for dispersed recreation, that can be restored with ripairan vegetation.

Location

East Carson River corridor, near confluence with Silver Creek and Wolf Creek, downstream to California State Line in Alpine Co., California

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2011
2
Comment Period
03/29/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Watershed Improvements
East Carson River ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/08/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/10/2012
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsCarson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 9 N, R 20 E, Sections 1, 12, 13, 14, 22: T9N, R21E, Sections 18, 20, 29, 32: T10N, R20E, Sections 2, 26, 36: T11N, R20E, Sections 26, 34,35
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRecreation management