Environmental Assessment Completed

Arc Dome Fish Restoration Project

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

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has proposed to restore Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) in two stream systems within the Arc Dome Wilderness. In order to reintroduce LCT, non-native fish will be removed via chemical treatment.

Location

Upper Reese River and Stewart Creek stream systems in the Arc Dome Wilderness.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/09/2018
2
Comment Period
03/15/2018
3
Objection Period Start
07/18/2020
4
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Arc Dome Fish Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2020
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsAustin Ranger District; Tonopah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants