Decision Memo Completed

Ziegler Creek/Norwood Culvert Removal

Olympic National Forest Grays Harbor, Washington Pacific Ranger District / Quinault

Remove two culverts on Ziegler Creek, a fish-bearing stream in the Upper Quinault Valley. National Forest System road 2272170 is a short road crossing which is no longer needed. Culvert removal will restore channel conditions.

Location

Upper Quinault watershed, Ziegler Creek. Approximately 3 miles northeast of Quinault, WA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2017
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (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
Ziegler Creek/Norwood Culvert RemovalDecision Signed Date: 03/23/2018
ForestsOlympic National Forest
DistrictsPacific Ranger District / Quinault
Legal Land DescriptionT23N, R9W, Sec 10.
Watershed managementRoad management