East Tensleep Fish Barrier and Chemical Treatment
Construct a steel reinforced concrete fish barrier to prevent non-native trout movement upstream. Allow the state to chemically treat approximately 18 miles of stream and lake habitat post construction.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Lat: 44.181472
Long: -107.217584
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/03/2023 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Powder River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
East Tensleep Fish Barrier and Chemical Treatment
Decision Signed Date: 03/17/2025
Forests:
Bighorn National Forest
Districts:
Powder River Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Big Horn; Johnson
Legal Land Description:
T49N.R86W.SEC33NWNW.
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Casey Barby
1415 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
307-674-2645
Casey.Barby@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/13/2025