Decision Memo Completed

Little Wind River Phase IV Habitat Enhancement

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Skamania, Washington Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit

The project would enhance habitat for ESA-listed Chinook salmon, coho salmon, chum salmon, and steelhead trout through large wood installations utilizing a combination of helicopter, excavator and hand crew completing large wood placement

Location

Approximately 1 mile north of the confluence of the Columbia River and Wind River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/04/2018
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Little Wind River Phase IV Habitat EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 04/05/2019
ForestsColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
DistrictsColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 3 North, Range 8 East, Section 22
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants