Decision Memo Completed

Meeks Creek Watershed Restoration

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit El Dorado, California Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

Restoration of Meeks Meadow ecosystem through Lodgepole pine encroachment removal, prescribed burning and debris removal.

Location

The Meeks Creek Watershed is located on the western shore of Lake Tahoe .

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2012
2
Comment Period
03/30/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Meeks Creek Meadow Ecosystem Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2013
ForestsLake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
DistrictsLake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management