Environmental Assessment Completed

South Fork Skokomish Large Wood Enhancement

Olympic National Forest Mason, Washington Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport

Proposal to design and install log jam structures to enhance density and distribution of natural large woody debris in the upper South Fork Skokomish River and active floodplain with the use of heavy equipment.

Location

Above the canyon on the mainstem of the S Fk Skokomish (approx. river mile 12-13, the Oxbow area ).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/01/2007
2
Comment Period
02/11/2010
3
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
South Fork Skokomish Large Wood Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/24/2010 Legal Notice Date: 03/30/2010
ForestsOlympic National Forest
DistrictsHood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport
Wildlife, fish, rare plants