The project would improve aquatic habitat in the lower 0.4 miles of East Fork Elk Creek & provide volitional access for Coho Salmon over an exposed mid-channel bedrock strath to over two miles of suitable spawning & rearing habitat. Waiver n/a.
Location
5 miles up Elk Creek Road, 1/2 mile up East Fork Elk Creek Road, from Happy Camp, CA. Lower East Fork Elk Creek 7th field watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/05/2022
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements |
| East Fork Elk Creek Fish Passage | Decision Signed Date: 08/28/2023 |
| Forests | Klamath National Forest |
| Districts | Happy Camp Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T16N R7E Section 36 |