Decision Memo In Progress

East Fork Fishing Access Site Project

Bitterroot National Forest Ravalli, Montana Sula Ranger District

This project would use boulders to create a parking area and prevent unauthorized, motorized access to a user-created route that is currently causing damage to a wetland along the East Fork Bitterroot River.

Location

Forest Service land along the East Fork Bitterroot River at milepost 12.9 of the East Fork Highway.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/16/2021
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
ForestsBitterroot National Forest
DistrictsSula Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management