Decision Memo Completed

Black Ranch Flood Plain Enhancement Project

Lassen National Forest Shasta, California Hat Creek Ranger District

This project is designed to enhance the historic flood plain, allow natural flows to resume, and address infrastructure damage and tree mortality caused by flooding.

Location

Approximately 4 miles northwest of the community of Johnson Park, California, Township 36 north, Range 3 east, Sections 17-19

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/23/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Watershed Improvements
Black Ranch Flood Plain Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2020
ForestsLassen National Forest
DistrictsHat Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRoad managementForest products