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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Chewuch River Restoration River Mile 15.5 - 20 Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/10/2017 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Methow Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |