Decision Memo Completed

Upper Challis Creek Project

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

Modify and improve stream crossings and eliminate impacts from trails and roads on perennial stream that provide habitat for Chinook Salmon, steelhead, Bull Trout, and Westslope Cutthroat Trout.

Location

The Upper Challis Creek Watershed above and below Mosquito Flat Reservoir.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/14/2023
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Upper Challis Creek ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/13/2024
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management