Decision Memo Completed

23. Rainbow Creek Road Obliteration

Fremont-Winema National Forest Klamath, Oregon Klamath Ranger District

As a chronic source of sediment into Rainbow Creek, a segment of abandoned road (0.37 miles) adjacent to FS Road 3750 will be obliterated and a short constricted section of the creek will be reconstructed to reestablish natural channel dimensions.

Location

FS Road 3750 near the southern end of Lake of the Woods, Oregon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/30/2005
2
Decision
10/2005 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2006 (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 ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Rainbow Creek Improvement and Road Obliteration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2005
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsKlamath Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT37S, R5E, Section 22
Road managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants