Decision Memo Completed

PSW Post-Fire Meadow Restoration

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Plumas National Forest All Units

Meadow restoration and habitat improvement of McRae Meadows (BKRD) and Middle Creek (MHRD), both with incised channels and headcuts that rapidly drain the floodplains. Restoration involves instream structures built from natural materials from sites.

Location

McRae Meadow is on Beckwourth Ranger District, West of Eureka peak between 23N08 and County Rte 507. Middle Creek is on Mt. Hough Ranger District SW of Antelope Lake between 26N54 and County Rte. 172.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2022
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (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; Watershed Improvements
PSW Post-Fire Meadow RestorationDecision Signed Date: 07/26/2022
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsBeckwourth Ranger District; Mt. Hough Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMiddle Creek Meadow: T26N R12E S9, McRae Meadow: T22N R11E S21
Wildlife, fish, rare plants