Burke Creek Restoration Project

Restoration of Burke Creek through Rabe Meadow to the mouth at Lake Tahoe. Existing Jennings Pond will be returned to a natural floodplain meadow. A new channel and mouth will be constructed adjacent to the campground. Fill Kahle ditch.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Forest and grassland management activities with a primary purpose of meeting restoration objectives or increasing resilience. Activities to improve ecosystem health, resilience, and other watershed and habitat conditions may not exceed 2,800 acres.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Watershed management

Project Activity
Watershed improvements

Project Status

Current Status
Under Analysis

Project Milestones
Last Completed Milestone: Notice of Initiation (02/21/2023)
Next Milestone: NEPA or Forest Plan Amendment Decision Document Available (est. 04/01/2023)

Last Updated: 02/21/2023

https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63070&exp=detail