East Ohmer Creek Restoration
Propose instream and floodplain restoration on approximately 0.2 mile of East Ohmer Ck and 0.4 mile of Lumpy Ck, one of its tributaries. Construct wood structures for pool creation and cover. Perform maintenance on currently excavated rearing ponds.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Project area is on Mitkof Is, which is situated between the mainland and Kupreanof Is, approx 140 miles south of Juneau, Alaska. East Ohmer Creek is approx. 21 mi south of Petersburg along Mitkof Hwy.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/09/2015 |
| Comment Period | 03/11/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/22/2016 |
| Decision | 11/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Petersburg Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
East Ohmer Creek Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 11/23/2016
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Petersburg Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Wrangell-Petersburg
Legal Land Description:
Township 61S Range 81 East
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Heath Whitacre
12 North Nordic Drive
Petersburg, AK 99833-1328
907-772-5925
hwhitacre@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/28/2016