Approximately 200 soil pits will be dug roughly 18" in diameter and up to 60" deep to classify soils throughout the Golden Trout and South Sierra Wilderness. Soil will be placed back where they originated from and the area will be naturalized.
Location
Golden Trout Wilderness and South Sierra Wilderness
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/21/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| NRCS Soil Pit Survey | Decision Signed Date: 08/06/2024 |
| Forests | Inyo National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Whitney Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |