Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2023 to 06/30/2023
Caribou-Targhee National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Ashton/Island Park (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Dubois Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Montpelier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Palisades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Soda Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Teton Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Westside Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
- Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS

           *UPDATED*
- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2023 
Expected:04/2023
 
05/2023 Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov 
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Amendments to Land Management Plans Regarding Sage-grouse Conservation
EIS
- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 08/02/2019 
Expected:12/2020
 
01/2021 John Shivik
801-625-5667
johnashivik@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381
Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado.
Nez Perce National Historic Trail Visitor Use Capacity Analysis
EA
- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management 
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 06/03/2022 
Expected:10/2022
 
11/2022 Sandra Broncheau-Mcfarland
208-843-2353
sandra.broncheau-mcfarland@usda.gov 
Description: This analysis identifies the visitor use capacity on National Forest System lands only, on the Nez Perce National Historic Trail to assist in the protection and management of trail resources.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62223
Location: UNIT - Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest All Units, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Custer Gallatin National Forest All Units, Shoshone National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming. COUNTY - Clark, Clearwater, Fremont, Idaho, Lemhi, Lewis, Nez Perce, Beaverhead, Blaine, Carbon, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Lewis and Clark, Missoula, Phillips, Ravalli, Stillwater, Wheatland, Yellowstone, Asotin, Wallowa, Park, Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Nez Perce National Historic Trail is approximately 2,184 miles, extending from the vicinity of Wallowa Lake in eastern Oregon to the Bear Paw Battlefield, about 16 miles south of Chinook, MT.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Caribou Prescribed Fire Restoration Project
EA

           *UPDATED*
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management 
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 12/29/2021 
Expected:04/2023
 
05/2023 Dylan Johnson
208-847-8936
dylan.johnson@usda.gov 
Description: To improve the health and resiliency of vegetation communities and habitats in fire-dependent ecosystems across the portion of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest covered by the Caribou Revised Forest Plan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59025
Location: UNIT - Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Caribou-Targhee National Forest covered by the Caribou Revised Forest Plan.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Diamond Creek Forest Management
EA

           *UPDATED*
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/16/2022 
Expected:07/2023
 
07/2023 Dylan Johnson
208-847-8936
dylan.johnson@usda.gov 
Description: Treat up to 4,722 acres of vegetation through regeneration harvest, thinning, non-commercial stand improvement, and prescribed fire. Additionally, relocate approx. 3 miles of existing system roads and opening an inactive gravel pit for road material.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62739
Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District, Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - T7S R44E, Sections 13, 24-28, 33-36; T8S R44E, Sections 1-4, 11-14, 24, 25, 36; T7S R45E, Sections 7-9, 15-22, 27-34; T8S R45E 3-10, 14-24, 26-35; and T9S R45E, Sections 2-6, 8-10, 15-17,19-22, 28. The project area is located in southeastern Idaho within the Webster Range, approximately 20 air miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho.
Targhee National Forest Lynx Analysis Units
EIS
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  On Hold  N/A  N/A Robert Mickelsen
208-557-5764
robbert.mickelsen@usda.gov 
Description: Utilize existing protocols and data to establish Lynx Analysis Units (LAUs) on the Targhee portion of the Forest. The LAUs and identified lynx habitat will be subject to the Northern Rockies Lynx Management Direction.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40275
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District, Teton Basin Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton, Teton, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Targhee Planning Area of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Ashton/Island Park (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Ashton/Island Park Eight Allotment Range Grazing Analysis
EA
- Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/05/2015 
Expected:01/2024
 
01/2024 Kyle Moore
208-652-5417
kyle.moore@usda.gov 
Description: Analyze and disclose the effects of livestock grazing activities on the Fogg Butte, Ripley Butte, Bootjack, Grandview, Gerritt Meadows, West Lake, Antelope Park and Fall River Cattle and Horse (C&H) Allotments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46241
Location: UNIT - Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ashton/Island Park Ranger District.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Dubois Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Kelly Canyon-Indian Creek Grazing Analysis
EA

           *UPDATED*
- Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/24/2015 
Expected:06/2023
 
06/2023 Blake Dory
208-374-5422
blake.dory@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this analysis is to reauthorize livestock grazing and to ensure management is conducted in a manner that maintains and/or moves the natural resources of the project area toward desired conditions and Revised Forest Plan objectives
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46821
Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark, Lemhi. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The allotments are located on National Forest System lands in the Middle Creek and Crooked Creek areas west-northwest of Dubois, Idaho.
Stoddard Creek Campground Road Project
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/05/2023 
Expected:05/2023
 
06/2023 Jarrod Hansen
208-652-1212
jarrod.hansen@usda.gov 
Description: This project proposes to construct a road on the south side of the Stoddard Creek Campground to provide ingress/egress to the campground. This road is proposed to increase the safety of campers in the event of an emergency.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63145
Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the south end of the Stoddard Creek Campground on the Dubois Ranger District.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Montpelier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Crow Creek Pipeline Project Lower Valley Energy
EIS
- Special use management  In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 04/26/2019 
Expected:11/2022
Actual: 11/01/2019 
04/2023 Michael Duncan
208-847-8935
michael.duncan@usda.gov 
Description: Construct a fifty mile, eight inch natural gas pipeline between Bear Lake County and Afton, Wyoming. Approximately 20 miles of this pipeline would be on Forest Service lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52624
Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Caribou. LEGAL - Townships 45 and 46 East, Ranges 9, 10, 11, and 13 South; multiple sections. A linear corridor (South to North) through; the East side of the Hell Hole IRA, through the Telephone Draw IRA, through the Muddy Pockets area, across Pruess Crk. and then paralleling the Crow Crk. Rd.
Crow Creek Pipeline Project Lower Valley Energy SEIS
EIS

           *UPDATED*
- Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 10/24/2022
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2023 
Expected:11/2023
 
11/2023 Robert Mickelsen
208-557-5764
robbert.mickelsen@usda.gov 
Description: Construct a fifty mile, eight inch natural gas pipeline between Bear Lake County and Afton, Wyoming. Approximately 20 miles of this pipeline would be on Forest Service lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63218
Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. A linear corridor (South to North) through; the East side of the Hell Hole IRA, through the Telephone Draw IRA, through the Muddy Pockets area, across Pruess Crk. and then paralleling the Crow Crk. Rd.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Palisades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cottonwood Gallery Forest Habitat Protection Snake River Fences and Corral
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
- Land ownership management 
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/07/2023 
Expected:04/2023
 
05/2023 Greg Hanson
208-542-5808
greg.hanson@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to exclude cattle from a portion of the South Fork of the Snake River riparian area to improve habitat and comply with a change in management.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49114
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T 1N R 42 E Sec12 &13 T1N R 43E Sec 19 . Project area is located about 2 miles south of Swan Valley, ID along the lower reaches of Paawahan'to'I Naokwaide Creek where it flows into the South Fork of the Snake River.
Fleming Canyon Trail (#4079) Reroute
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2023 
Expected:06/2023  07/2023 Colby Jacobson
208-547-1106
colby.jacobson@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action would utilize an old sheep herder trail that is already on a fairly sustainable grade and would take minimal work to bring it up to Forest Service standard for a trail class 3 single track motorized trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49117
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located in the Big Holes Subsection of the Palisades Ranger District, situated at the base of Piney Peak and at the head of the North Fork of Pine Creek drainage.
Rainey Creek Trail Bridges
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Recreation management
- Watershed management 
Completed  Actual: 01/26/2023  06/2023 Colby Jacobson
208-547-1106
colby.jacobson@usda.gov 
Description: The project proposes to install 5 bridges at creek crossings on the Rainey Creek Trail. The proposed bridges would stop further damage to the stream channel and provide a way for users to safely cross the creek.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63182
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located about 6 miles east, northeast of Swan Valley, ID in the Rainey Creek drainage.
Rainey Creek Vegetation Restoration Project
EA

           *UPDATED*
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 
On Hold  N/A  N/A Tracy Hollingshead
208-523-1412
tracy.hollingshead@usda.gov 
Description: Use prescribed fire and mechanical thinning to improve the vegetative/brush diversity and resilience within juniper and mountain mahogany. Reduce hazardous fuels adjacent to private property and along the Rainey Creek road for public safety.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42907
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township: 2N Range: 44E Sections: 14, 15, 20 - 29 This project is located 2 miles east of Swan Valley.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Soda Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Eagle Creek Trail Maintenance Project
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Recreation management
- Watershed management 
Completed  Actual: 03/17/2023  06/2023 Dell Transtrum
208-547-1106
dtranstrum@fs.fed.us 
Description: Improve watershed & trail conditions by relocating 0.5 miles of FSTrail 451 out of the riparian/flood zone to eliminate up to 8 stream crossings and remove non-functioning culverts, and installing bottomless arch culverts on 2 trail/stream crossings.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62599
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Eagle Creek Trail (FST 451) lies in the Eagle Creek Drainage east of Wayan. It originates at a parking area and proceeds East and North, following the North Fork of Eagle Creek.
Husky 1 - North Dry Ridge Mine
EIS

           *UPDATED*
- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 11/18/2022 
Expected:04/2023
 
05/2023 Bryan Fuell
208 5471101
bryan.fuell@usda.gov 
Description: An EIS is being prepared to address a mine and reclamation plan submitted by Itafos Conda, LLC for the proposed Husky 1 North Dry Ridge Phosphate Mine, approximately 16 miles northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37878
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - T. 7 S., R. 44 E., Sections: 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 33 & 34. T. 8 S., R. 44 E., Sections: 3, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15, 23, 24 & 25. T. 8 S., R. 45 E., Sections: 30, 31 & 32. Proposed mining operations would be located in Caribou County, ID; approximately 16 miles northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho.
Jackknife Reciprocal Road Easements
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2023 
Expected:05/2023  05/2023 Bryan Fuell
208 5471101
bryan.fuell@usda.gov 
Description: Road Easement off of Jackknife Road to access Black Mountain
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast corner of Bonneville County Idaho off of Jackknife Road.
Tincup Mountain Trailhead (NFS Trail 467)
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 02/09/2023  06/2023 Dell Transtrum
208-547-1106
dtranstrum@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Tincup Mountain Trailhead project proposes to reconstruct and expand the parking area and trailhead that provides access to the popular Tincup Mountain Trail, NFS Trail 467.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62803
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Tincup Mountain Trail (NFS Trail 467) originates on the north side of Highway 34 just east of Pine Bar Campground and just west of Bear Canyon.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Teton Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Grand Targhee 2018 Master Development Plan Projects
EIS

           *UPDATED*
- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Facility management
- Road management 
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/26/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2023 
Expected:12/2023
 
12/2023 Don Dressler
970-827-5715
donald.dressler@usda.gov 
Description: Adjust SUP/operational boundaries; install, replace, and realign lifts; glade, grade, and develop terrain; construct, improve and reclaim roads; expand snowmaking; build guest service facilities, construct trails; build recreation activity zones
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58258
Location: UNIT - Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Targhee Resort, near Alta, WY. Located eight miles northwest of the Grand Teton and 42 miles northwest of Jackson WY.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Westside Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Lead Draw Recreation Project
EA

           *UPDATED*
- Recreation management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 11/11/2022 
Expected:06/2023
 
06/2023 Chris Colt
208-236-7500
comments-intermtn-caribou-targhee-westside@usda.gov 
Description: Improve the recreational experience for all users of the Lead Draw area by providing recreation infrastructure, trailhead signage, and rerouting the 1.7 mile single track Lead Draw Trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62876
Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Lead Draw area is located about 10 miles south of Pocatello, ID.
Mink Creek Beaver Restoration Project
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/02/2021 
Expected:09/2021
 
09/2021 Chris Colt
208-236-7506
Christopher.Colt@usda.gov 
Description: Install Beaver Dam Analogs and Post-assisted Log Structures in select locations to facilitate beaver re-colonization and encourage their presence in the watershed. In their absence, mimic beaver activities on the landscape to improve riparian areas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60603
Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area located approximately 8 air miles southwest of Pocatello, Idaho.
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