USFS West Fork Bitterroot Bank Project at Rombo Campground_SPA124_Decision Notice

USFS West Fork Bitterroot Bank Project at Rombo Campground_SPA124_Decision Notice

 

The Bitterroot National Forest has applied for a Montana Stream Protection Act 124 permit to stabilize approximately 300’ of shoreline of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River at Rombo Campground. The proposed project site is experiencing high yearly erosion and is migrating cross-valley toward the Rombo Campground Area. Rombo Campground and its utilities are in jeopardy of being compromised by the loss of streambank and accelerated streambank migration. The near vertical cut bank is devoid of vegetation and is currently eroding through a large ponderosa pine stand.

 

Based on the environmental review provided in the Draft EA, and, to the greatest extent possible, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies, FWP determined the proposed action (Alternative 2), will not have significant adverse impacts on the human environment associated with the proposed action and constitutes a reasonable and appropriate strategy to achieve identified objectives. Therefore, preparation of an environmental impact statement or EIS is unnecessary.

 

You can review the entire EA on our website at:  https://fwp.mt.gov/news/public-notices