Decision Memo Completed

Middle Creek Trail Restoration / Reroute

Mendocino National Forest Lake, California Upper Lake Ranger District

Dcommission 3 segments of OHV Trail #2 (~655 ft) to eliminate sediment discharge to E Fk Middle Creek; construct ~200 ft reroute that provides trail connectivity and protects water quality.

Location

Nearby Middle Creek Campground, about 6 miles north of the burg of Upper Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2009
2
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
Middle Creek Trail Restoration / RerouteDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2009
ForestsMendocino National Forest
DistrictsUpper Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 10, 11 T16N R10W MDBM
Watershed managementRecreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants