The objective is to help restore anadromous (Class I) and resident (Class II) fish streams that have been impaired by past forest management practices. Hand tools will be used to place log structures in stream channels and floodplains.
Location
The proposed action targets over 40 watersheds and their riparian areas throughout Sitka Ranger District that were harvested prior to the Tongass Timber Reform Act.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/22/2019
2
Comment Period
04/24/2019
3
Objection Period Start
06/03/2019
4
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Stream Restoration using Hand Tools on Sitka Ranger District | Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2019 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Sitka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |