Decision Memo Completed

Watson Creek Fire Rehabilitation Project- In-stream Rehabilitation

Fremont-Winema National Forest Lake, Oregon Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units

The proposed work is rehabilitation work related to the Watson Creek Fire. The proposal includes in-stream tree placement and repair of fences to protect riparian areas from grazing. Also included is the felling of Danger and Hazard Trees near fence.

Location

The specific legal descriptions for the proposed in-stream habitat improvement projects are: NF Sprague Restoration T34S, R16E, Sec. 20, 21 and 28 and Elder Creek Restoration T35S, Rl7E, Sec. 25.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/12/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (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; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
DM Watson Creek Fire Rehabilitation Project- In-stream RehabilitationDecision Signed Date: 11/16/2018
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsPaisley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNF Sprague Restoration: T34S, R16E, Sec. 20, 21 and 28, Lake County. Elder Creek Restoration: T35S, Rl7E, Sec. 25, Lake County.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants