Environmental Assessment Completed

Cottonwood Creek and Owens River Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management Plans

Inyo National Forest Inyo; Mono, California Inyo National Forest All Units

Developing a Wild and Scenic River Management Plan for two designated rivers: Cottonwood Creek in the White Mountains and the Owens River Headwaters.

Location

The Owens River Headwaters, including Deadman and Glass Creeks, in Mono County, from the headwaters to the private land boundary downstream of Hwy 395, and Cottonwood Creek in the White Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/18/2020
2
Comment Period
03/15/2022
3
Objection Period Start
10/20/2022
4
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Cottonwood Creek and Owens River Headwaters Wild and Scenic Management PlansDecision Signed Date: 04/05/2023
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsMono Ranger District; White Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special area management