Decision Memo Completed

Sawmill Canyon Bull Trout Protection Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer; Lemhi, Idaho Lost River Ranger District

Construction of a small structure in Sawmill Creek that will prevent the further expansion of non-native brook trout in the upper portion of the Sawmill Creek drainage where they will likely replace several bull trout populations.

Location

Sawmill Creek approximately 100 feet below the confluence of Sawmill Creek and Iron Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2010
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Decision Memo Sawmill Canyon Bull Trout Protection ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/07/2011
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsLost River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12N, R26E, Section7 (Boise Meridian)
Wildlife, fish, rare plants