Decision Memo Completed

Elk County Stream Habitat Improvement

Allegheny National Forest Elk, Pennsylvania Marienville Ranger District

Large wood treatments are proposed along 65 miles of streams but would only occur where large woody debris is lacking and overstory trees are present in sufficient densities. Beaver dam analogs are also proposed along 7.8 miles of the 65 miles.

Location

Highland, Ridgway, and Spring Creek Townships

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/16/2024
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoadless Area Management; Watershed Improvements
Elk County Stream Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2026
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsMarienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management