Environmental Assessment Completed

South Fork Restoration and Access Management Plan

Payette National Forest Idaho; Valley, Idaho Payette National Forest All Units

This project will address both restoration and public & private access needs to determine the minimum road system, improve watershed condition, provide ATV and motorcycle trail opportunities, and provide dispersed camping and parking opportunities.

Location

The project area is the South Fork Salmon River corridor on the Payette NF with a short extension on the SFSR Rd on the Boise NF, located generally east of McCall, Idaho in Valley and Idaho Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2017
2
Comment Period
04/18/2019
3
Objection Period Start
09/30/2020
4
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
DN2 for 2/16 Actions in South Fork Restoration and Access Management PlanDecision Signed Date: 07/13/2021
DN1 for 14/16 Actions in South Fork Restoration and Access Management PlanDecision Signed Date: 07/13/2021
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsMcCall Ranger District; Krassel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementWatershed managementRecreation management