Decision Memo Completed

Thomas Creek Tributary Headcut Stabilization

Fremont-Winema National Forest Lake, Oregon Lakeview Ranger District

Map 28. This project proposes to stabilize 15 headcuts on an unnamed tributary of Thomas Creek to improve passage and habitat for Modoc suckers (ESA listed -Endangered) and redband trout (USFS Region 6 Sensitive Species).

Location

Approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon and east of Cox Flat; the 2800-027 road runs along the south side of the unnamed tributary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/07/2010
2
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2012 (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
Decision Memo for Thomas Creek Tributary Headcut StabilizationDecision Signed Date: 11/30/2011
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsLakeview Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 37S, Range 18E , sections 23 and 24, W.M., Lake County, Oregon
Wildlife, fish, rare plants