Decision Memo Completed

Red Bank Off-channel Habitat Ground Water Monitoring

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

The project proposes to construct 6-7 ground water monitoring wells on Red Bank Bar on the N Fork of the Salmon R. in order to identify and characterize shallow groundwater-surface water interactions. NCRWQCB waiver -- Category A.

Location

About 7 river miles up the North Fork Salmon River from its confluence with the South Fork. North Fork Salmon River 5th Field Watershed (HUC 1801021102), Olson 6th Field Watershed (HUC 180102100208).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/10/2015
2
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Research And Development
Red Bank Off-channel Habitat Ground Water MonitoringDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2015
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40N R12W Section 28, Mount Diablo meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsResearch