Decision Memo Completed

Spring Gulch Grazing Allotment Fencing Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to effectively control livestock to protect and improve riparian conditions and fish habitat by constructing .87 mile of fence.

Location

Project area is approximately 20 miles northeast of Challis located just south of the East Fork Morgan Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/26/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Spring Gulch Grazing Allotment Fencing ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2015
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16N, R22E, Sections 31, 32; T15N, R22E, Section 4, 5, B.M.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing management