Decision Memo Completed

Oak Creek Stream Restoration and Enhancement Project

Inyo National Forest Inyo, California Mount Whitney Ranger District

Restore hydrologic connectivity between the channel incised in the Oak Creek Flood, and the floodplain and side channels to restore the native Black Oak riparian area. Also, remove noxious weeds.

Location

On the North and South Fork of Oak Creek, near Independence, California

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/14/2016
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityNoxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Oak Creek Stream Restoration and Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/07/2017
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsMount Whitney Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13S, R34E, Section 3
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management