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 Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| 2014 Au Sable Large Woody Debris Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2014 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |