Decision Memo Completed

Saddle Lake Aquatic Organism Passages

Hoosier National Forest Perry, Indiana Hoosier National Forest All Units

The Hoosier is proposing to remove a road/stream crossing structure at Albany Road and stabilize the stream bank at a structure on Saddle Creek Road to allow for movement of aquatic species and to restore hydraulic processes within the stream.

Location

The project is near Saddle Lake, approximately 9 miles northeast of Tell City.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/11/2016
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Saddle Lake Aquatic Organism PassagesDecision Signed Date: 04/22/2016
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsTell City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5S, R2W, Section 20
Watershed managementRoad managementWildlife, fish, rare plants