Decision Memo Completed

Trail Mountain Fire Emergency Watershed Protection Project

Manti-La Sal National Forest Emery, Utah Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units

Implement structural improvements designed to harden & improve, or restore temporary structures installed during BAER work following the Trail Mountain Fire (2018). Some new structures are proposed for additional protection.

Location

Meetinghouse Canyon, Rilda Canyon, and Mill Fork Canyon within the Huntington Creek Watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/17/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Trail Mountain Fire Emergency Watershed Protection ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2019
ForestsManti-Lasal National Forest
DistrictsFerron Ranger District; Price Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementWatershed management