Decision Memo Completed

Priority Watershed Riparian Planting

Hiawatha National Forest Delta, Michigan Rapid River Ranger District

Plant long lived conifers in the riparian corridors of the priority watersheds to restore important ecological functions.

Location

18 Mile Creek in various locations, Little Black Creek, Black Creek, Tributary to Sturgeon River, Sturgeon River in various locations, Tributary to Black Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/18/2012
2
Comment Period
10/18/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityStewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo: Priority Watershed Riparian PlantingDecision Signed Date: 12/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/07/2012
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship/Range 42N20W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24; Township/Range 42N19W, Sec. 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 31; Township/Range 42N19W, Sec. 18; Township/Range 42N19W, Sec. 36
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)