Habitat improvements will include the installation of engineered log jams and channel spanning weirs. These structures will be installed with a medium excavator (using biodegradable oils) and pools will be created at each structure.
Location
The restoration projects occur within the North Fork Ranger district in the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Lemhi County. The project is located along and within the North Fork Salmon River.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/13/2017
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| North Fork Salmon River Instream Habitat Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/08/2018 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |