Place about 150 trees within the stream channel, along stream banks and within the 88-acre floodplain of Muri Creek to reduce erosion and improve fish habitat. Implementation would use heavy equipment on approximately 1,200 feet of stream channel.
Location
Muri Creek is on Chichagof Island near Corner Bay, approximately 47 air miles NE of Sitka.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/25/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Muri Creek Stream Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 01/08/2025 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Sitka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |