Decision Memo Completed

Lee Canyon Butterfly Habitat Protection and Restoration

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Clark, Nevada Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

This project will protect and restore habitat for the Mt Charleston blue butterfly through increasing larval host and nectar plants, restoration of degraded habitat, protection of habitat from high severity wildfire and treatment of invasive plants.

Location

The project will occur in the Upper Lee Canyon (36.314689, -115.673884) located in Clark County, 30 miles Northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Lee Canyon Butterfly Habitat Protection and RestorationDecision Signed Date: 08/16/2023
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsSpring Mountains National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants