Decision Memo Completed

Lower Deep Creek Restoration

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Crook, Oregon Paulina Ranger District

The project would restore fish habitat in Deep Creek by creating log jams, reconnecting floodplains and planting riparian vegetation. It would also improve habitat conditions by reducing dispersed camping impacts and thinning conifers.

Location

The project is located on the Lower Deep Creek within the Crazy Creek-Deep Creek subwatershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/22/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Lower Deep Creek RestorationDecision Signed Date: 07/25/2016
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsPaulina Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14s, R22E, Sections 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Watershed management