Decision Memo Completed

Fourth of July Creek Restoration

Colville National Forest Pend Oreille, Washington Newport Ranger District

This project would remove culverts from 4.3 miles of the 1932000 road with a management objective of decommissioned and recontour natural swale areas to hydrologically stabilize the area and reestablish groundwater connectivity

Location

The analysis area is within the East Branch LeClerc Creek subwatershed. The legal description of the analysis area is sections 3 and 4 of T. 35N, R. 44E and section 34 of T. 36N, R. 44E

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/26/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
4th of July Creek Watershed Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2015
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsNewport Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management