Yaak River Suction Dredging
The purpose of this project is to analyze the potential environmental effects of proposed small scale suction dredging operations on approximately 1.5 miles of the Yaak River and respond to the claimants' Plans of Operations submitted to the KNF.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Suction dredging is proposed to occur on an approximately 1.5 mile stretch of the Yaak River below Yaak River Falls on the Three Rivers Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/17/2018 |
| Comment Period | 10/20/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/11/2021 |
| Decision | 08/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Three Rivers Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Yaak River Suction Dredging
Decision Signed Date: 08/05/2021
Forests:
Kootenai National Forest
Districts:
Three Rivers Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Section 19, T33N, R33W, P.M., MT
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Julie Hopkinson
12858 US Hwy 2
Troy, MT 59935-8750
406-295-7563
juliegalloway@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/5/2021