Decision Memo Completed

Jackass Creek AOP Restoration

Sequoia National Forest Tulare, California Kern River Ranger District

Culvert removal and stream channel restoration in the crossing. Old culvert would be replaced by a bridge or bottomless-arch culvert. APE is approximately 0.25 to 0.35 acres. All disturbance would be confined to existing roadway.

Location

FS Road 21S01 at Jackass Creek. FS 21S01 is a maintenance level 2 road that provides access to Jackass Meadow, but dead ends approximately 3 miles from the junction of Sherman Pass Road (22S05).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2025 (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; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Jackass Creek AOP RestorationDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2024
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsKern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management