Decision Memo Completed

Big Red Mountain and Meridian Overlook Barriers

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Jackson, Oregon Happy Camp Ranger District

Install barriers along illegal vehicular access routes within the Big Red Mountain Special Interest Area (SIA) and at the Meridian Overlook to protect and maintain botanical resources and SIA integrity. Water Board Waiver Exempt since in Oregon.

Location

Project is located on the Siskiyou Crest along the 20 road, approximately 8 to 10 miles Northwest of Hilt, California. The project is located in the Upper Cow and Grouse Creek 7th field watersheds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/30/2019
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Area Management
Big Red Mountain and Meridian Overlook BarriersDecision Signed Date: 06/18/2020
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsHappy Camp Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBig Red Mountain SIA Barrier: Township 40 South, Range 1 West, Section 33 and Meridian Overlook: Township 40 South, Range 1 West, Section 25; Willamette Meridian.
Road managementRecreation managementSpecial area management