Decision Memo Completed

2014 Mio/Au Sable Large Woody Debris Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

The US Forest Service is proposing to place large woody debris in the form of whole trees anchored to each other and the river bottom in the Au Sable River to provide habitat to fish species. 273 habitat structures are proposed. (3-5 trees per str.)

Location

Au Sable River, between Mio, MI and McKinley, MI. Mentor Twshp. T26NR3E and T26NR4E

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/28/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
2014 Au Sable Large Woody Debris ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2014
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management