Decision Memo Completed

Kelly Gulch Off-Channel Habitat Ground Water Monitoring

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Siskiyou, California Salmon River Ranger District

To construct 6-7 ground water monitoring wells on Kelly Bar on the North Fork of the Salmon River (NFSR)in order to identify and characterize shallow groundwater-surface water interactions between the river bar and the NFSR. NCRWQCB Waiver Cat. A.

Location

About 14 river miles up the North Fork Salmon River (NFSR) from its confluence with the South Fork. NFSR 5th Field Watershed (HUC 180102110203), Whites/Olson 6th Field Watershed (HUC 180102110203).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/05/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
Kelly Gulch Off-Channel Habitat Ground Water Monitoring Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2014
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 40 North, Range 12 West, Section 24, Mt. Diable Meridian
Research