Decision Memo Completed

Raft River Stabilization And Riparian Protection Project

Sawtooth National Forest Box Elder, Utah Minidoka Ranger District

Address channel headcutting and riparian impacts from recent prescribed fire, intense weather events, and cattle grazing, by installing grade control structures, willow planting, and constructing two exclosures in Onemile Creek.

Location

The project area is located in Onemile Creek on the Raft River Division on the Minidoka RD, approximately 7 miles east of Yost, Utah.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/11/2013
2
Comment Period
02/11/2013
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo Raft River Watershed Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2013
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsMinidoka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 14N, R 14 W, Sections 3, 9, and 10
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management