Decision Memo Completed

Upper Kachess River Restoration

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

Improve habitat for bull trout (listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act) in approx. 1.7 miles of the Kachess River.

Location

The Upper Kachess River from the low water level of Little Kachess Lake upstream to the confluence with Mineral Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/28/2019
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Upper Kachess River RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/22/2022
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsCle Elum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 22N, R. 13E, secs 5, 8, and 17
Wildlife, fish, rare plants