Decision Memo Completed

Falls Canyon Creek Treatment Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Humboldt, Nevada Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units

The Falls Canyon Creek Treatment Project will authorize NDOW to use rotenone to eradicate the non-native brook trout in the lower reaches of Falls Canyon Creek from the waterfall downstream.

Location

Falls Canyon Creek is located southeast of Orovada, Humboldt County, NV. The section of Falls Canyon Creek that would be impacted by the Falls Canyon Creek Treatment Project is within T42N R37E and T42N R38E.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/16/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Falls Canyon Creek Treatment ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/22/2017
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsSanta Rosa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants