Chewuch River Mile 15.5 - 20 Fish Enhancement Project
There is a need to restore habitat diversity by increasing large wood quantities, pool frequency and quality, and re-establish side- and off-channel habitat for anadromous fish species including Chinook salmon, steelhead, bull and Westslope trout.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Township 36 North, Range 21 East, Section 1 and Township 37 North, Range 21 East, Section 36 and Range 22 East, Sections 18, 19, 30, 31. On the Chewuch River 15.5 to 20 miles north of Winthrop, WA
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/09/2016 |
| Comment Period | 02/15/2017 |
| Decision | 04/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Methow Valley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Project Decision Information
Chewuch River Restoration River Mile 15.5 - 20 Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/10/2017
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Methow Valley Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Okanogan
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Phillip Christy
24 West Chewuch Road
Winthrop, WA 98862
509-486-5137
pchristy@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/18/2017