Decision Memo Completed

Chequamegon Trout Stream Restoration - Brush Bundles

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Ashland; Bayfield; Price; Sawyer; Taylor, Wisconsin Medford-Park Falls Ranger District

Stream habitat maintenance and restoration on 15 Class I and II trout stream systems. Stream restoration would include brushing and placement and maintenance of brush bundles/mats within the stream channel.

Location

Fifteen stream locations across the western Ranger Districts of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/07/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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; Watershed Improvements
Chequamegon Trout Stream Restoration - Brush BundlesDecision Signed Date: 05/25/2016
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District; Great Divide Ranger District; Washburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management