Decision Memo Completed

Blind Fork Exclosures and Water Development

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer, Idaho Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

Construction of two exclosures around two springs on the Blind Fork of Trail Creek to exclude livestock. The project would include replacement of one trough and the addition of a headbox at one spring, which would be piped to the trough.

Location

Lawson Creek Allotment, White Hills Unit on the Blind Fork Trail Creek. Near Forest Road 109 and the boundary with Lawson Creek-BLM Admin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/13/2024
2
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Blind Fork Exclosures and Water DevelopmentDecision Signed Date: 12/22/2025
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing management