Decision Memo Completed

Hughes Pond California Red-Legged Frog (CRLF) Critical Habitat Restoration Project

Plumas National Forest Butte, California Feather River Ranger District

Critical habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog, a federally listed threatened species, has been designated within the French Creek watershed. The primary goal is to protect and improve breeding habitat by controlling water levels.

Location

Hughes Pond is located approximately 3 miles northwest of Brush Creek Work Station.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/21/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Hughes Pond California Red-Legged Frog (CRLF) Critical Habitat Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2015
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsFeather River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMount Diablo Meridian, California, T. 22 N., R. 5 E., Section 34
Wildlife, fish, rare plants