Decision Memo Completed

Headwaters Initiative: Small Streams Restoration

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

The objective is to improve spring/summer chinook, summer steelhead, and bull trout habitat through instream wood placement, livestock exclusion, fencing and seeding.

Location

S. Fork Limber Jim Creek, N. Fork W. Chicken Creek, N. Fork Limber Jim Creek, Dry Creek, and Sheep Creek Tributary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/08/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (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; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Headwaters Initiative: Small Streams RestorationDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2019
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsLa Grande Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants