A comprehensive river management plan (CRMP) is required by the Wild and Scenic River Act of 1968 for each segment to provide for the protection of the river values. The CRMP will focus on protecting the river's free-flowing condition & water quality
Location
16 miles of Black Butte River, from Mendocino Co line to Jumpoff Creek as wild; 3.5 miles of Black Butte River from Jumpoff Creek to Middle Eel River as scenic; 1.5 miles of Cold Creek as wild.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/28/2016
2
Comment Period
01/16/2018
3
Objection Period Start
04/16/2018
4
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Area Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Black Butte River and Cold Creek Comprehensive River Management Plan | Decision Signed Date: 05/11/2018 |
| Forests | Mendocino National Forest |
| Districts | Upper Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |