Proposal to return about 1,500 ft of Pole Creek to its historic natural channel rather than have it remain confined within the walls of an eroding gully as it is currently & has been for decades. The change would address a chronic resource impact.
Location
Within Pole Creek Meadows, 3 miles east of Sawtooth City, Idaho.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/15/2015
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Pole Creek Meadow Historic Channel Reconnect | Decision Signed Date: 07/15/2016 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Sawtooth National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | T7N, R15E, Secs. 19 and 30. B. M. |