Decision Memo Completed

Duff Creek Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Project

Sierra National Forest Fresno, California Sierra National Forest All Units

Replacement of two culverts one on Road 10S02 and the other culvert on Road 10S17 to allow safe passage for the western pond turtle, and provide additional habitat for trout.

Location

Duff Creek crossing on Road 10S17 approx. 1 mile east of Bretz Mill Campground for area 1 and Duff Creek crossing on Road 10S02 approximately 1.5 miles SE of Bretz Mill CG at Duff Creek CG for area 2.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/15/2014
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Culvert Replacement at Duff Creek Crossings ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/04/2015
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsHigh Sierra Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 26, T10S/R25E, MDB&M for area 1 and SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 34, T10S/R25E, MDB&M for area 2
Wildlife, fish, rare plants