The hand construction of stream improvement structures on seven sites within a ½ mile stream reach of Canyon Creek that would restore spawning and rearing habitat for Chinook salmon, rainbow trout/steelhead, bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout.
Location
The project is approximately 8 miles northeast of the town of Leadore, Idaho on Canyon Creek, a tributary to the Lemhi River. The project is located adjacent to Highway 29, the Railroad Canyon Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/31/2013
2
Comment Period
01/31/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Decision Memo 2013 Canyon Creek Stream Restoration Partnership Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/31/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/06/2013 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Leadore Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.17N., R.27E. – Section 32, Boise Prime Meridian, Lemhi County, Idaho. |