Decision Memo Completed

West Lemhi Aquatic Organism Passage and Habitat Enhancement

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Leadore Ranger District

Conduct habitat improvement actions and address fish passage. Habitat modifications associated with process-based restoration actions will occur in the form of beaver dam analogs, large wood augmentation and post-assisted log structures.

Location

Mill and hayden Creeks, tributaries of the Lemhi River near Lemhi, ID

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2022
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (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
West Lemhi Aquatic Organism Passage and Habitat EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 05/05/2025
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsLeadore Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants