Decision Memo Completed

Chetco River Kayaking Permit

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Curry, Oregon Gold Beach Ranger District

Commercially guided kayaking trips on the Wild & Scenic Chetco River and through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Trips are up to 12 people for 5 days and 1-4 trips per year between June and Sept. No pack animals & leave-no-trace ethics apply.

Location

Hike Chetco Pass to junction of Chetco River & Slide Cr. Kayak Chetco River to T38S, R12W, Sec. 28 or 11.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/14/2012
2
Comment Period
01/09/2013
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Area Management; Wilderness Management
Chetco River Kayaking Permit Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 03/01/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/06/2013
ForestsRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
DistrictsGold Beach Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionFrom T38S, R10W, Sec. 12 to T38S, R12W, Sec. 28
Special use managementRecreation management