Environmental Assessment Completed

Chewuch River Mile 15.5 - 20 Fish Enhancement Project

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

There is a need to restore habitat diversity by increasing large wood quantities, pool frequency and quality, and re-establish side- and off-channel habitat for anadromous fish species including Chinook salmon, steelhead, bull and Westslope trout.

Location

Township 36 North, Range 21 East, Section 1 and Township 37 North, Range 21 East, Section 36 and Range 22 East, Sections 18, 19, 30, 31. On the Chewuch River 15.5 to 20 miles north of Winthrop, WA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/09/2016
2
Comment Period
02/15/2017
3
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Chewuch River Restoration River Mile 15.5 - 20 ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/10/2017
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsMethow Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants