Replace three existing culverts that are fish passage barriers: Placer Creek, Corral Creek and Wilson Creek. The project will provide access to 16 miles of high-quality spawning and rearing habitat for Redband trout and Wood River sculpin.
Location
There are 3 locations. Placer Creek is approximately 16 miles west of Ketchum ID. Corral and Wilson Creeks are tributaries of Trail Creek and are approximately 5 and 7.5 miles east of Ketchum, ID.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/27/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements |
| Big Wood River Tributaries Aquatic Organism Passage Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/30/2024 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Ketchum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Placer Creek- NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 Section 06 T3N, R16E. Corral Creek- NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 27 T5N, R18E. Wilson Creek- SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 14 T5N, R18E |