Construction of several boulder step pools to improve fish passage through a 100 foot section of stream with steep gradient. Boulder step pools will also develop pool habitat and enhance cover for rainbow trout.
Location
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, Shasta Lake, Nelson Creek
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/14/2015
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Nelson Creek Stream Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/17/2016 |
| Forests | Shasta Trinity National Forest |
| Districts | Shasta Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 35 N., R. 4 W., Section 29 |