Decision Memo Completed

East Fork Elk Creek Fish Passage

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Siskiyou, California Happy Camp Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
East Fork Elk Creek Fish PassageDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2023
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsHappy Camp Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16N R7E Section 36
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management