Decision Memo Completed

Davy Brown and Munch Creek Aquatic Barrier Removal Project

Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara, California Santa Lucia Ranger District

Proposal to remove one concrete low-water crossing on Munch Creek and complete channel restoration, and replace two low-water crossings on Davy Brown Creek with stream-spanning bridges to improve aquatic organism passage.

Location

Sunset Valley Road between Davy Brown and Nira Campgrounds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/15/2017
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (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
Davy Brown and Munch Creek Aquatic Barrier Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2019
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Lucia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management