Phase I and II: Collar up to 20 mountain goats to study population dynamics, seasonal movement and habitat use to better understand factors influencing populations, including climate change. Phase III: Install 2 SNOTEL sites to monitor weather.
Location
Various locations on the Darrington District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/27/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| North Cascades Mountain Goat and Climate Change Study-Phase I and II | Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2016 |
| Forests | Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest |
| Districts | Darrington Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |