Decision Memo Completed

Drift Creek Restoration-Alsea Basin

Siuslaw National Forest Lincoln, Oregon Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Enhance ecosystem function by restoring connections between estuarine, riparian, and upland habitats; promote species diversity and native plant communities; accommodate current and projected recreational opportunities; Manage the road system.

Location

The project is located in the lower tidewater portion of the Drift Creek watershed in the Alsea Basin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/17/2004
2
Decision
06/27/2005
3
Implementation
07/01/2005

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Drift Creek (Alsea River) Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/27/2005
ForestsSiuslaw National Forest
DistrictsCentral Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementRoad management