Terms and Conditions for City of Missoula McKinley Lake Dam Decommissioning and Restoration Project
The City of Missoula holds an easement on McKinley Lake Dam and plans to decommission it. The Lolo NF proposal is to develop terms and conditions to minimize impacts of dam decommissioning activities on NFS lands, resources and wilderness values.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Rattlesnake Wilderness Area, Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/13/2023 |
| Comment Period | 07/12/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/21/2023 |
| Decision | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Missoula Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts); Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Terms and Conditions for City of Missoula McKinley Lake Dam Decommissioning and Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/22/2024
Forests:
Lolo National Forest
Districts:
Missoula Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Missoula
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kimberly Smolt
24 Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, MT 59804
406-329-3555
Kimberly.Smolt@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/24/2024