Environmental Assessment Completed

Kelly Bar Habitat Enhancement Project

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

Proposed to enhance off-channel riparian habitat including improving connectivity and enhancing side channels, creating alcoves on Kelly Bar and West Bar, and enhancing two off-channel ponds on Kelly Bar. Water Board Waiver not eligible.

Location

Kelly Gulch is located on the North Fork Salmon River 14 miles upstream from its confluence with the South Fork of the Salmon River, and approximately 28.5 miles from the mouth of the Salmon River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/19/2017
2
Comment Period
06/29/2018
3
Objection Period Start
09/07/2018
4
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Kelly Bar Habitat Enhancement Project Decision NoticeDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2018
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 40 North, Range 12 West, Section 24 Mount Diablo Meridian
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants