Decision Memo Completed

Russian River Vegetation Management Project

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Seward Ranger District

This project will reduce potentially hazardous fuel loadings within and adjacent to the Russian River campground.

Location

The Russian River watershed lies on the Kenai Peninsula, about 50 miles due south of Anchorage, Alaska, and just southwest of Cooper Landing, Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Russian River Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/04/2020
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsSeward Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementRecreation managementVegetation management (other than forest products)