Decision Memo Completed

Cooper Creek Ground Water well(s) installation

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Seward Ranger District

Through well points, collect at least two types of data: hydraulic conductivity measurements and groundwater-level measurements in a proposed future restoration project and in the vicinity of a proposed new channel.

Location

Southeast side of Cooper Creek between the Kenai River and start of canyon reach approximately 0.75 miles upstream.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/20/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Letter to File: Cooper Creek Ground Water well(s) installationDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2015
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsSeward Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 05N, Range 03W, section 34
Watershed management