Decision Memo Completed

Little Sandy Creek Fish Barrier Replacement Project

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Whatcom, Washington Mt Baker Ranger District

Replace three culverts in the Baker Lake Basin to provide access to upstream rearing and spawning habitat for known Coho salmon and Coastal Cutthroat Trout populations in the Little Sandy Creek drainage.

Location

The project is located approximately 24 miles northeast of Sedro-Woolley, Washington. The sites are near MP 17.4 and 17.9 on Baker Lake Highway, and MP 0.9 on Forest Service Road 1123.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2013
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Decision Decided Date05/11/2015
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 37N; Range 9E; Section 7 W.M.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants