Decision Memo Completed

Meadows Creek Culvert Replacement

Mt. Hood National Forest Hood River, Oregon Hood River Ranger District

Replace two culverts on Meadows Creek to remove fish passage barriers. The culverts are located: under Highway 35 (at approximately river mile (RM) 1.8) and the one immediately downstream of the Highway (on Forest Road 3500-680).

Location

Meadows Creek lies within the boundaries of the Mt. Hood National Forest and is a tributary to the East Fork Hood River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/09/2012
2
Comment Period
07/09/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Culvert Replacement on Meadows Creek at Highway 35 &Forest Road 3500-680Decision Signed Date: 08/28/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/30/2012
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R9E, Sections 11 and 12
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management