Decision Memo Completed

George Creek Snotel Station

Sawtooth National Forest Box Elder, Utah Minidoka Ranger District

The NRCS is proposing to construct a Snotel station in the George Creek Area of the Raft River Division of the Minidoka Ranger District. The Snotel facility would replace the existing snocourse site.

Location

George Creek Area of the Raft River Division of the Minidoka Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/01/2010
2
Comment Period
03/01/2010
3
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Issuance of Special Use Permit for Installation of a Snotel SiteDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2010
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsMinidoka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 14 North, Range 26 East, Section 24
Recreation management