Decision Memo Completed

Goat Creek Restoration Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Okanogan, Washington Methow Valley Ranger District

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, is proposing a restoration project in Goat Creek, a tributary to the Methow River, from river mile 6.7 to 7.6.

Location

The project area is located between river miles 6.7 and 7.6 of Goat Creek, entirely on USFS lands (T38N R20E Section 34, and T37N R20E Section 3).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/08/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Goat Creek Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2015
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsMethow Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants