Decision Memo Completed

North Yuba River CDFW Rotary Screw Trap SUP for Spring-run Chinook Salmon Project

Tahoe National Forest Sierra, California Yuba River Ranger District

TNF has accepted a SUP from the CDFW to install, operate, maintain and manage 3 Rotary Screw Traps (RSTs) to conduct pilot studies regarding Central Valley spring-run Chinook Salmon.

Location

North Yuba River - 2 locations: one RST would be located at Rocky Rest Campground, two RSTs would be located at Hwy 49 bridge.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/03/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Rotary Screw Trap Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 10/23/2024
ForestsTahoe National Forest
DistrictsYuba River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management