The Forest Service proposes to construct fence on the Divide Cattle and Horse Allotment to control livestock distribution, reduce fine sediment deposition in Little Sheep, Big Sheep, and Salt Creeks and to decrease riparian grazing effects.
Location
Little Sheep Creek (5 miles), Salt Creek (1 mile), and Big Sheep Creek (1 mile) entirely on Wallowa-Whitman National Forest administered lands.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/07/2011
2
Comment Period
08/22/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Divide Allotment - 3900 Road Fence | Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/19/2012 |
| Forests | Wallowa-Whitman National Forest |
| Districts | Wallowa Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3S, R46E, sections 29 and 32; T4S, R46E, sections 5916, 21, 22, 27 Willamette Meridian |