Bear Creek Stream Restoration
The project will add large wood to 4.5 mi of Bear Creek, restore the disconnected floodplain, and remove portions of the railroad grade that impinge on the stream channel and block Bear Creek access to the floodplain.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
2120 road crossing to major forks of Bear Creek
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/25/2009 |
| Comment Period | 03/26/2010 |
| Decision | 04/2010 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2010 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
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:
215
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Bear Creek Stream Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 04/30/2010
Forests:
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Districts:
La Grande Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Union
Legal Land Description:
T4S - R34E, sections 3, 4, 9, 16, lower Meadow Creek subwatershed and Sullivan Gulch
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Alicia Underhill
3502 Hwy. 30
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-8572
aunderhill@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/3/2010