Decision Memo Completed

Road Maintenance and Streambank Stabilization on the Manistee National Forest

Huron-Manistee National Forests Manistee, Michigan Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District

Remove culvert for upstream fish passage in an un-nmaned tributary to the Manistee River near Browns Bayou includes decommission and rehabilitation of a portion of FR 8755. Also, decommission a portion of FR 8988 to protect wildlife habitat.

Location

T22N, R14W, Section 31; and T21N, R16W, Section 36, Manistee County, MI

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2012
2
Comment Period
12/21/2012
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
FR 8755 and FR 8988 Decommissioning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/28/2013
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsCadillac/Manistee Ranger District
Road managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants