An area excavated in the for a boat basin altered hydrology will be removed. Spoils will be used as to fill in portions of the artificial waterway. Mink Creek will be reconnected to the Salmon River by along its historical path.
Location
The project site is located 0.5 miles west of Highway 101 on the north side of the Salmon River estuary.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/15/2013
2
Comment Period
08/21/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Special Area Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Salmon River Boat Basin Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/02/2013 |
| Forests | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Districts | Hebo Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | R10W, T6S Section 24 |