Decision Memo Completed

East Fork Weiser River Fish Isolation Project

Payette National Forest Adams; Washington, Idaho Council Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to isolate Bull Trout from Brook Trout and to limit the interactions of the two species on the East Fork Weiser River.

Location

Upper East Fork Weiser River immediately north of 165 road crossing.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/15/2025
2
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
East Fork Weiser River Fish Isolation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/14/2026
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 16 N., R. 2, E., sec. 6 and T. 17 N., R. 2, E., sec 31, of the Boise Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plants