Decision Memo Completed

Margaret Creek Watershed - Sprout Creek Stream Enhancement

Tongass National Forest Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

At Sprout Ck remove abandoned weir/dam and implemt instream restoration within the lower 450 m. Activities include felling trees w/chainsaw, and placing logs w/gas powered handwinch and handtools. Native plant restoration along spur rd N of 8000470.

Location

Southern SE Alaska on NW Revillagigedo Island, about 30 miles north of Ketchikan. Sprout Creek drains into the north side of Margaret Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/07/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Margaret Creek Watershed - Sprout Creek Stream EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2023
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsKetchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 26, Township 71S, Range 90E
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)