SPA 124 PERMIT Missoula Area Stream Crossing Upgrades

Jun 26, 2024 9:30 AM

Decision Notice

This project involves a SPA-124 stream permitting application associated with replacement or removal of undersized culverts on existing US Forest Service roads on the Lolo National Forest near Missoula to improve hydrologic function, fish passage, and road safety at the sites, while reducing chronic water quality impacts.

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 and constitutes a reasonable and appropriate strategy to achieve identified objectives. Therefore, preparation of an environmental impact statement or EIS is unnecessary. The project will allow the U.S. Forest Service and collaborators to implement road crossing improvements on North, Albert, Deadman, and Marshall Creeks.

FWP hereby adopts the Draft EA as final and approves Alternative 2, the Proposed Action.