SPA 124 Tolan Drainage Culvert Removals BNF; Sula, MT Decision Notice FWP-DN-FSH-124-R2-25-011
Apr 4, 2025 3:24 PM
The Bitterroot National Forest has applied for a Montana Stream Protection Act 124 permit to remove and restore 7 culvert crossings on NFSR 5740. The road, which currently has a year-round closure, will be hydrologically stabilized and then put into storage from MP 5.24 to MP 9.1. All of the culvert removals are on unnamed tributaries or draws to Tolan Creek, none of which are fish bearing. This will reduce sediment runoff into Tolan Creek, a stream that supports Federally threatened bull trout as well as native westslope cutthroat trout.
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.
FWP hereby adopts the Draft EA as final and approves Alternative 2, the Proposed Action.