Decision Memo Completed

West Unit Sediment Trap Maintenance

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Delta; Schoolcraft, Michigan Rapid River Ranger District

Maintain productivity of existing brook trout and steelhead spawning habitat by removing sand and organic material from 17 existing sediment basins.

Location

17 sites in Alger, Delta, and Schoolcraft counties

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/19/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2011 (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
West Unit Sediment Trap MaintenanceDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2011
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants