Rye Creek Fuel Break Categorical Exclusion
This project would establish fuel breaks in approximately 1,866 acres along approximately 24 miles of roads, of which 95% were affected by wildfires in 2000.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located 10 miles SE of Hamilton, Montana (Ravalli County) in the Sleeping Child watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/31/2023 |
| Comment Period | 08/31/2023 |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Bitterroot National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
Darby Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jacquie Parks
1801 North First Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-821-4268
jacquie.parks@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/11/2024