The proposed projects are intended to restore riparian vegetation and channel integrity of the main Deer Creek channel; re-establish and repair recreation improvements destroyed by the Beaver Fire; and restore access onto the drainage trail system.
Location
The project area is within the Deer Creek subwatershed, located approximately 5 miles northwest of Hailey, Idaho.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/09/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Travel Management |
| Deer Creek Post Fire Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 02/01/2016 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Ketchum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N, R16E, Sections 1-4 and 9-12. T2N, R17E, Sections 4-8. |