Environmental Assessment Completed

Trinity River Watershed Restoration Project

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Trinity, California Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units

The purpose of the project is to enhance quality and quantity of accessible cold-water aquatic habitat and water temperature conditions, and decrease fine sediment loading through watershed restoration activities in the Trinity River watershed.

Location

Trinity River watershed on Forest Service managed land in Trinity County, California. Please refer to the project map for more information.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/04/2022
2
Comment Period
03/28/2025
3
Objection Period Start
05/21/2025
4
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Special Area Management; Watershed Improvements
Trinity River Watershed Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/14/2025
ForestsShasta Trinity National Forest
DistrictsYolla Bolla Ranger District; Hayfork Ranger District; Big Bar Ranger District; Weaverville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementClimate change adaptation