Feather River Aquatic Organism Passage Project
USFS in partnership with CA Department of Transportation is proposing to replace 5 culverts along Highway 70 in order to improve passage for aquatic species (fish, amphibians, and reptiles) so they can access previously blocked tributaries.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Highway 70 at post miles(PM) 42.06 (Mill Creek), 42.21 (unnamed tributary), 46.44 (Bear Ranch Creek), 23.67 (Rush Creek) and 31.82 (Soda Creek).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/09/2016 |
| Comment Period | 05/24/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/19/2017 |
| Decision | 10/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mt. Hough Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Road Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Feather River Aquatic Organism Passage Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/23/2017
Forests:
Plumas National Forest
Districts:
Mt. Hough Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Butte; Plumas
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Tina Hopkins
39696 State Highway 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-283-7819
thopkins@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/23/2017