Decision Memo Completed

San Juan Creek Habitat Improvement

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

Simulated beaver caches will be placed in tributaries to San Juan creek to create overwintering habitat for salmon. This area is lacking in brushy vegetation due to upheaval from the 1964 earthquake.

Location

San Juan Creek is located on the Southwest side of Montague Island, Prince William Sound.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/29/2014
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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
San Juan Creek Habitat Enhancement Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/10/2015
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSeward meridian, Blying Sound D-3 quadrangle, R9E, T4S, sections 22 and 27. The work would be centered near 59.81°, -147.89°
Wildlife, fish, rare plants