Decision Memo Completed

Canyon Creek Large Wood Project

Willamette National Forest Linn, Oregon Sweet Home Ranger District

Place large wood in Canyon Creek and tributaries (primarily by helicopter) to improve juvenile steelhead rearing and foraging habitat.

Location

Canyon Creek near the confluence with Owl Creek in the South Santiam watershed

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/20/2012
2
Comment Period
04/16/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
2012 Canyon Creek Large Wood Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/25/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/04/2012
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsSweet Home Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14S, R4E, Section 20
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management