Decision Memo Completed

Upper Ibeck Creek Off-Road Vehicle Trail

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

Brush and grade a 1.2 mile off-road vehicle trail re-route that will reduce ORV trail stream crossings and trespass on adjacent private land. Crew will survey and mark boundary. Project will protect coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat.

Location

Approximately 6 miles east of Cordova, AK, upper area of the Ibeck Creek/Scott River valley. 7 miles north of milepost 7.5 of the Copper River Highway.

Project timeline

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

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management
Upper Ibeck Creek Off-Road Vehicle TrailDecision Signed Date: 07/01/2014
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCordova C-4 quadrangle, Copper River Meridian, R1W, T15S, section 6
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management