Decision Memo Completed

Williwaw Spawning Channel Treatments

Chugach National Forest Anchorage, Alaska Glacier Ranger District

Stabilize erosion at Williwaw Fish Viewing platfrom including repair of Williwaw Platform, modification of stream control structures upstream and downstream of Williwaw Platform. Remove alder and plant willow/cottonwood/birch to improve habitat.

Location

Williwaw Spawning Channel in Portage Valley, near the Wiliwaw Salmon Viewing Platform

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/28/2014
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Williwaw Spawning Channel TreatmentsDecision Signed Date: 05/12/2014
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management