Decision Memo Completed

Upper Suntaheen Fishpass Removal and North Fork Game Creek Jump Pool Excavation

Tongass National Forest Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska Hoonah Ranger District

Removal of fishpass structure on upper Suntaheen Creek and excavate jump pools on North Fork of Game Creek on the Hoonah Ranger District.

Location

Upper Suntaheen Fishpass is 18 miles southeast of Hoonah, and can be accessed by FS Road 8530/8533. North Fork Game Creek falls are 13 miles south of Hoonah and can be accessed by FS Road 8502/8508.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/02/2020
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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; Facility Maintenance; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Upper Suntaheen Fishpass Removal and North Fork Game Creek Jump Pool ExcavationDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2020
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsHoonah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsFacility management