Decision Memo Completed

Nakwasina and Cutthroat Creek Fish Habitat Improvement Project

Tongass National Forest Sitka, Alaska Sitka Ranger District

Improve watershed function as well as fisheries habitat in the Nakwasina River and Cutthroat Creek watersheds. CZMA Category: FAA 1

Location

Cutthroat Creek is located in the City of Sitka on Baranof Island near Keet Gooshi Heen School. Nakwasina is located 12 miles north of the City of Sitka on Baranof Island.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/03/2010
2
Decision
04/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (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; Regulation Creation/Modification
Nakwasina and Cutthroat Creek Fish Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2010 Legal Notice Date: 04/20/2010
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsSitka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNakwasina T53S R63E Section 24, Cutthroat Creek T55S R63E Section 26
Wildlife, fish, rare plants