Decision Memo Completed

Beaver Dam Analog Construction on Trout Lake Creek

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Mt Adams Ranger District

This decision authorizes the construction of a beaver dam analog (BDA) to enhance habitat for Oregon spotted frog by facilitating the formation of a surface pond at a historic beaver pond on Trout Lake Creek.

Location

On Trout Lake Creek on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, near Trout Lake, Washington.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (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; Watershed Improvements
Beaver Dam Analog Construction on Trout Lake CreekDecision Signed Date: 09/09/2019
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMt Adams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management