Decision Memo Completed

Wolf Creek Reclamation District Fish Screen Modification

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

The Reclamation District would like to install a new headgate and fish screen to minimize fish stranding and to be able to turn the diversion off at the end of the irrigation season. 50' of new road construction and decommissioning is required.

Location

The project is located on the irrigation diversion for the Wolf Creek Reclamation District on Wolf Creek about 5 miles west of Winthrop.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/13/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Wolf Creek Reclamation District Fish Screen ModificationDecision Signed Date: 09/12/2016
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsMethow Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 35 North, Range 20 East, Section 2, W.M.; Wolf Creek
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use management