Decision Memo Completed

Nason Creek (N1) Side Channel Reconnection (AOP) Aquatic Organism Passage

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Wenatchee River Ranger District

Project will replace a perched 48 inch culvert and install an open bottom, 3 sided concrete culvert under SR 207. The project will improve hydraulic connectivity and fish access to the floodplain that was cut-off by construction of SR207.

Location

Nason Creek RM4.6, on SR207, immediately south of powerlines

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/12/2018
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (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 ActivityWatershed Improvements
Nason Creek (N1) Side Channel Reconnection (AOP) Aquatic Organism PassageDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2018
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsWenatchee River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N R17E Section 9
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants