Decision Memo Completed

Sheep Creek Stewardship

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

Floodplain and meadow restoration, improve hydrologic function and fish habitat by installing beaver dam analogues, channel grading, riparian conifer thinning, and deciduous planting.

Location

Sheep Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/27/2022
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Sheep Creek StewardshipDecision Signed Date: 03/03/2023
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsLa Grande Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 5S, R 35E, S 1, 2, 11, 14
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management