Decision Memo Completed

Cougar Gulch Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Kittitas, Washington Cle Elum Ranger District

The Cougar Gulch Aquatic Organism Passage project proposes to restore connectivity at 2 locations by replacing stream crossing culverts and thus provide improved fish access to approximately 5 stream miles of upstream habitat.

Location

Cougar Gulch, East of Liberty, Washington. Forest Service Roads 9718-000 and 9718-112

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/17/2017
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Cougar Gulch Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/19/2018
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsCle Elum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 21N, Range 17E, Section 36
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management