Decision Memo Completed

Colorado State University Research on Colorado River Cutthroat Trout - SUP 2024

Bridger-Teton National Forest Lincoln, Wyoming Kemmerer Ranger District

Proposal to study causes of poor recruitment of Colorado River cutthroat trout in La Barge Creek drainage and potential effects of disease. Sampling would be conducted for 21 days in 2025 and includes water samples for eDNA analysis.

Location

LaBarge Creek, eastern Kemmerer Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/20/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3); 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Species Population Enhancements
Decision Decided Date07/23/2024
ForestsBridger-Teton National Forest
DistrictsKemmerer Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementWildlife, fish, rare plants