Decision Memo Completed

Poole Slough Salt Marsh Restoration

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

Removal of a road bed will restore the natural hydrology across the tidal marsh, promote natural channel development, and restore the marsh plant community. These alterations will result in terrestrial and aquatic habitat benefits.

Location

T12S R11W Section 2 Latitude: 44.5581 Longitude: -123.9910

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/10/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Poole Slough Salt Marsh RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/09/2020
ForestsSiuslaw National Forest
DistrictsCentral Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management