Decision Memo Completed

Instream Log Placement on Lewis River and Little Creek

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

The project proposes to place in-stream log structures (downed trees with root wads attached) in a stretch of a side channel to the Lewis River and along a stretch of Little Creek.

Location

The project is located near Bolt Camp and at the confluence of Little Creek on the Lewis River, upstream of Rush Creek between river mile 61 and river mile 61.75.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/26/2014
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (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
MSH Instream CEDecision Signed Date: 11/14/2014 Legal Notice Date: 11/14/2014
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Legal Land DescriptionSections 15, 16, 21, 22 and 28 in T7N and R7E
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants