Environmental Assessment Completed

Sullivan Creek Large Woody Debris Habitat Enhancement

Colville National Forest Pend Oreille, Washington Sullivan Lake Ranger District

Wood acquisition in upland and riparian forest stands for installation in Sullivan Creek to improve watershed and aquatic function. Wood will be placed by helicopter and skid steer.

Location

Sites are located 2 to 8 miles southeast of Metaline Falls and are accessed by Sullivan Lake Road and Sullivan Creek Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/17/2017
2
Comment Period
09/05/2018
3
Objection Period Start
10/24/2018
4
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Sullivan Creek Large Woody Debris Habitat EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2018
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsSullivan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 39N, R. 43E Secs. 23, 24, 25, and 26; T. 39N, R. 44E Secs. 33, 34, 35, 36, and T. 39N, R. 45E Secs 19 and 30.
Watershed management