Decision Memo Completed

Klamath Tribes Bootleg Fire Stream Channel Stabilization Project

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

We are proposing emergency channel treatments to stabilize stream characteristics, reduce downcutting, store sediment, and aggrade incised channels in stream channels in the Sprague River Watershed that were affected by the Bootleg Fire.

Location

The project is in streams in the Sprague River Sub Basin Watershed located on Chiloquin, Bly, and Silver Lake Ranger Districts, Fremont-Winema National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/28/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Klamath Tribes Bootleg Fire Stream Channel Stabilization ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/22/2021
ForestsFremont-Winema National Forest
DistrictsBly Ranger District; Silver Lake Ranger District; Chiloquin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management