Smith Creek Restoration Project
The project involves placing wood into a channel spanning log jam configuration using excavators within Smith Creek. Materials would be hand thinned from two precommercial thinning units within the project area. One culvert is proposed for removal.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Smith Creek, within the Starkey experimental forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/14/2019 |
| Decision | 01/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
La Grande Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
Smith Creek Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/14/2022
Forests:
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Districts:
La Grande Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Union
Legal Land Description:
T3S R34E S17-20
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Joe Platz
3502 Hwy. 30
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-8571
jplatz@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/24/2022