The purpose of the proposed project is to increase the ability to effectively suppress wildfire and reduce risks to wildland firefighters within the project area, as well as reduce the risk of undesirable impacts to the Mill Creek Watershed.
Location
The legal location is T6N R38E Sections 22, 23, 27, 28 and 35 with a central Latitude and Longitude of 45.9653185352018 X -118.023555504282 (Decimal Degrees).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/10/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Tiger Creek Prescribed Fire | Decision Signed Date: 02/07/2020 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | Walla Walla Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |