This project will improve mountain yellow-legged frog habitat by increasing current breeding pond area. This will be accomplished by removing sediment from the margins of the pond that was deposited as a result of the Birch Fire.
Location
Mono County, Inyo NF, California. Sand Canyon within Birch Creek, just upstream from Witcher Flat. About 2 miles NW of Swall Meadow.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/28/2012
2
Comment Period
06/28/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Birch Creek Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Habitat Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 08/14/2012 |
| Forests | Inyo National Forest |
| Districts | White Mountain Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T5S, R30E, SW1/4 of NW1/4 section 10 |