Decision Memo Completed

Jackpot Lakes Habitat Enhancement

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Glacier Ranger District

Brush and other woody material will be cut in the surrounding area, bundled together, and placed in the deeper sections of the lake. 80 - 100 bundles will be created to resemble and provide the same sort of habitat that beaver caches offer.

Location

The legal description for Jackpot Lakes is the Seward meridian, Seward B-4 quandrangle, R7E, T4N, sections 14 and 15. The work would be centered near 60.41°, -148.25°.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/30/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Jackpot Lakes Habitat Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2015
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal description for Jackpot Lakes is the Seward meridian, Seward B-4 quandrangle, R7E, T4N, sections 14 and 15. The work would be centered near 60.41°, -148.25°.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants