Milk Creek Large Wood and BDA Project
Whole, live spruce would be pulled down and yarded into the stream channel. Beaver dam analogs (BDAs) or similar may be constructed to improve stream hydrology and cutthroat trout habitat. Riparian plantings and recreation modifications will complement.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Northeast of Meeker, Colorado, north off of Yellow Jacket Road (FS 250)
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/15/2023 |
| Decision | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
West Zone/Blanco Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Milk Creek Large Wood and BDA Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/03/2023
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Blanco Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Rio Blanco
Legal Land Description:
T2N R91W S8
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Robert Ramey
220 East Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
540-325-2327
robert.ramey@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/4/2023