Categorical Exclusion Completed

Boulder Mountain Aquatic Habitat Improvement Project

Fishlake National Forest Garfield; Wayne, Utah Fremont River Ranger District

The Fremont River Ranger District is proposing actions to restore riparian areas and aquatic habitat through in-stream habitat structures, installing fencing, planting riparian wood species, and replacing or installing stream crossing structures to improve aquatic organism passage.

Location

Project activities would take place across Boulder Mountain and include riparian areas, streams, and other aquatic habitats, with a special emphasis on habitats that support resident trout, Forest Sensitive Colorado River cutthroat trout (CRCT), and western toad.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
5/4/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
6/30/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-40d-USFS; USFWS B(6) (516 DM 8.5)
Decision Signed Date6/30/2026
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants