Decision Memo Completed

Jerome Lake Trickle-dam Removal

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Seward Ranger District

The proposal is to remove the trickle-dam from the outlet of Jerome Lake, and redistribute the rock in the immediate area. The removed structure would allow anadromous fish use of the entire watershed.

Location

Mile 39 Seward Hwy. (T.05N R02W, Sect 2, Seward Meridian)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/20/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (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; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Jerome Lake Trickle-dam removalDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2015
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsSeward Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management