The purpose of the spring enhancement project is to improve habitat conditions for Railroad Valley spring fish, a Federally Threatened protected species under the Endangered Species Act.
Location
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District East end of Hot Creek Canyon north of NFS road 800.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/29/2021
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Railroad Valley Springfish Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/13/2023 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Tonopah Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |