Decision Memo Completed

Rocky Bay Lake Salmon Habitat Enhancement

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

Large wood, brush will be added to 2 lakes to improve winter habitat for coho salmon. The project is in a roadless area and has been reviewed by the Regional Forester. No roads will be built. Up to 30-40 small diameter trees <12" dbh may be cut.

Location

40 miles southwest of Cordova, AK on the northern tip of Montague Island. 60.33° N, 147.12° W. 1 mile south of of the shore of Rocky Bay. Project is on two lakes joined by a Forest Service fish ladder

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/14/2014
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Rocky Bay Lake Salmon Habitat EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 07/23/2014
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSeward B-1 quadrangle, Seward meridian, T3N, R13E, section 25. 60.33° N, 147.12° W.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants