Rehabilitate eroding cutbank of the Upper Independence Creek by removing non-functional fish weir and re-countouring stream banks. Install cutbank toe reinforcement with log revetment structures, and re-vegetate area. Rehabilitation area < 1 ac.
Location
Nevada County at 39° 25'54" N, 120°19'45" W, approximately 10 miles north of Truckee, CA and 10 miles south of Sierraville, CA
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/28/2011
2
Comment Period
05/03/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Upper Independence Creek Cutbank Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 06/11/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/14/2012 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Sierraville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 18N 15E Section 8 |