Decision Memo Completed

Fish Habitat Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Ashland; Bayfield; Sawyer, Wisconsin Great Divide Ranger District

Proposal to improve habitat in 20 lakes across the district by adding woody shoreline and submerged structure (e.g. fish cribs, pyramid type brush shelter, half log structures, or tree drops). This 10 year proposal would treat 1-3 lakes a year.

Location

Lakes Include: Lake Three, Potter, Day, Little Clam, Mineral, Eas t& West Twin, Spillerburg, Gates, Black, Camp Four, Wilson, Two Axe, Ghost, Club, Coffee, Buffalo, Taylor, Twin Lakes, and Crystal

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/11/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (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
Fish Habitat ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2016
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants