Decision Memo Completed

East Branch Spring Creek Large Wood Restoration

Allegheny National Forest Elk, Pennsylvania Marienville Ranger District

Construct log jams and place large wood in and along portions of the East Branch Spring Creek to improve aquatic habitat diversity, stabilize eroding stream banks, and restore floodplain function.

Location

Warrants 2643 and 3761, Highland Township

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/10/2015
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
East Branch Spring Creek Large Wood RestorationDecision Signed Date: 07/21/2016
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsMarienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management