Decision Memo Completed

Sand Creek Restoration Project

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

Aims to repair and restore a long-degraded perennial stream

Location

23 miles north northeast of Watford City, ND and 25 miles west northwest of New Town, ND

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/22/2025
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Sand Creek Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/30/2026
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 10 & 15 T153N R96W, 5th PM
Watershed management