Decision Memo Completed

Nordheimer Creek Ground Water and Flow Monitoring

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

Proposal to construct up to 6 ground water monitoring wells near the mouth of Nordheimer Creek in order to characterize shallow groundwater-surface water interactions. Water Board Waiver not eligible.

Location

Approximately 15 river miles up the Mainstem Salmon River from its confluence with the Klamath River. Nordheimer Creek is in the Mainstem Salmon River 5th Field Watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2017
2
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (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 ActivityWatershed Improvements
Nordheimer Creek Ground Water and Flow Monitoring Project DMDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2017
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R7E, Section 34; T10N, R7E, Section 3; Mount Diablo Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plants