Decision Memo Completed

Pole Creek Meadow Historic Channel Reconnect

Sawtooth National Forest Blaine, Idaho Sawtooth National Recreation Area

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 Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Pole Creek Meadow Historic Channel ReconnectDecision Signed Date: 07/15/2016
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsSawtooth National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionT7N, R15E, Secs. 19 and 30. B. M.
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants