Environmental Assessment Completed

Dosewallips Engineered Log Jams

Olympic National Forest Jefferson, Washington Hood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene

The project would design and install log jam structures on NF lands to enhance density and distribution of natural large woody debris in the Dosewallips River. Heavy equipment would construct log jams, helicopters may be used to transport trees.

Location

Proposed log jam sites are all on National Forest lands, potential treatment reaches start from about river mile 6 to 10.5.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/01/2011
2
Comment Period
04/19/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Dosewallips Engineered Log Jam ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/25/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/08/2013
ForestsOlympic National Forest
DistrictsHood Canal Ranger District / Quilcene
Wildlife, fish, rare plants