Decision Memo Completed

Oak Creek Habitat Enhancement

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Yakima, Washington Naches Ranger District

Restore Oak Creek floodplain habitat by re-grading legacy road fill along three miles of previous decommissioned road. Place 300 trees (up to 16 inche DBH) into Oak Creek and floodplain. Plant 2,000 native trees and shrubs on 5 acres.

Location

Oak Creek and South Fork Oak Creek on the Naches Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/19/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
Oak Creek Habitat EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 04/18/2017
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsNaches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14N,R15E, Sections 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management