Decision Memo Completed

Bia Po'i Naokwaide Aquatic Organism Passage Improvement Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho North Fork Ranger District

Replace two undersized corrugated metal culverts on Bia Po'i Naokwaide with bridges to improve passage for aquatic organisms.

Location

Salmon River Road and FSR # 60039 near Indianola

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2022
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Bia Po'i Naokwaide Aquatic Organism Passage Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/09/2025
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants