Decision Memo Completed

Clear Creek, Muddy River and Pepper-Lewis Side Channel Instream and Riparian Habitat Improvements

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Project would place pieces of down woody debris to streams, create pool forming structures, plant seedlings, and thin and to enhance 10 acres of riparian vegetation along Clear Creek.

Location

The lower 1.3 miles of Clear Creek, 7 miles on Muddy River, and the Pepper Creek/Lewis River side channel on the west side of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/14/2009
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2010 (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; Watershed Improvements
Pumice Instream and Riparian Fish Habitat RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/04/2010
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management