Mud Creek Vegetation Management Project
The purpose of the Mud Creek Project is to design and implement a suitable transportation system and improve landscape resilience to disturbances, such as insects, diseases, and fire.
The comment period for the Mud Creek Project Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) ended on April 20, 2021. The Forest Service will use comments received to prepare a final EA. If you have questions about the project, you may contact the West Fork District Ranger at (406) 821-1212.
On April 6, 2021, the forest hosted a public webinar to provide information and answer questions about the draft EA. You can access a recording of the webinar using this link.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located in the Mud Creek watershed and portions of the Nelson Lake, Little West Fork, Lloyd Creek, Lower Blue Joint, and Painted Rocks watershed areas of the Bitterroot Mountains.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/06/2019 |
| Comment Period | 03/21/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/07/2021 |
| Decision | 01/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
West Fork Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Road Management; Fuels Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Mud Creek Vegetation Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2023
Mud Creek Vegetation Management Project Decision Notice
Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2023
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
West Fork Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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David Fox
6735 West Fork Road
Darby, MT 59829
406-821-2331
david.fox@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/1/2023