Decision Memo Completed

Coe Diversion Grade Control Project

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

Middle Fork Irrigation District proposes to construct a roughened channel at two existing partial fish passage barriers. Large boulders would be added to the channel below the existing boulder weirs to create a steep riffle that is passable by fish.

Location

Coe Branch Adjacent to the Middle Fork Irrigation District Coe Branch Irrigation Diversion

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/26/2013
2
Comment Period
08/29/2013
3
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
Middle Fork Irrigation District Coe Branch Diversion Grade Control ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/22/2013
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsBarlow Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S, R9E, Section 27
Special use managementWildlife, fish, rare plants