Yellow Creek Watershed Restoration
Project aims to recover the ecological potential of meadows, aspen, riparian and forested vegetation in the project area by restoring their form and function to a self-sustaining state that is resilient to a range of future conditions and wildfire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Yellow Creek Project is located on the Lassen National Forest on the Almanor Ranger District (Figure 1). The project encompasses approximately 4 miles of Yellow Creek within the Upper Feather River Watershed in Plumas County, CA.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/01/2020 |
| Comment Period | 04/07/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/19/2021 |
| Decision | 07/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Almanor Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Yellow Creek Watershed Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 07/16/2021
Forests:
Lassen National Forest
Districts:
Almanor Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Plumas
Legal Land Description:
The project area falls within Township 27 North, Range 6 East, Sections 27, 34, and 35 Mount Diablo Base Meridian (MDBM).
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Coy Burnett
900 E. Hwy 36
Chester, CA 96020
530-258-5197
coye.burnett@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/30/2022