Decision Memo Completed

Knapp Creek #2 Diversion Removal

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

Remove a diversion structure in the Knapp Creek watershed. This diversion is no longer in use, and the diversion instream structure, diversion headgate, diversion ditch within the floodplain, and diversion fish screen will be removed.

Location

Marsh Creek watershed (5th Field HUC: 1706020503), roughly 16 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2021
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Knapp Creek Diversion #2Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2022
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants