Decision Memo Completed

Sheep Creek Large Wood, Fencing, and Planting Project Phase II

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Union, Oregon La Grande Ranger District

This project is designed to improve spring/summer Chinook habitat, summer steelhead habitat, and migratory habitat for bull trout. Project activities include building 45 woody stream structures, 2 culvert replacements, planting, fencing, and seeding.

Location

Sheep Creek is a tributary to the Uppper Grande Ronde River. The project is on 3.0 miles of Sheep Creek in reaches 1-2. Union County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2018
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Sheep Creek Large Wood, Fencing, and Planting Project Phase IIDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2018
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsLa Grande Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6S, R35E, S1/2/11/14
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants