1.10_Swartz Creek Project Descrition.pdf

AG-03R6-S-09-0028A

Restoration of Disturbed Sites Sample Project 1.10

ITEM 1.10 Swartz Creek

Location: Missoula Ranger District

Direction to Site: From I-90 (Missoula); take the Clinton Exit and turn right at the end of the off ramp.

Cross railroad track and turn left (east) onto East Mullen road. Turn right onto Swartz Creek Road and cross the Clark Fork River over bridge/FWP fishing access site. Swartz Creek road turns into Road 502.

Follow Road 502 for about 4.8 miles to the disturbed area. This site is located on left side of road (old rehabbed road that used to cross Swartz Creek).

NOTE: Take the left road at junction of Road 502 and Road 4245 located at the cattleguard (near two private residences). T.11N., R.17W., Sec. 18, SE 1/4. Reference Lolo Travel Plan Map.

Contact: sberon@fs.fed.us or jblackburn@fs.fed.us

Project Description: Swartz Creek Road 502 dispersed site is an area being accessed by full-size vehicles driving to dispersed campsite adjacent to Swartz Creek on an obliterated timber sale road. The public is excavating camp pads next to creek and ATVs have been fording creek and driving on rehabbed areas. The site is used as a party spot and garbage is frequently placed in the creek. Fully obliterate site and access by re-contouring, scarifying, and seeding approximately .5 acres; install boulder barricades at Road 502 entrance to disturbed area using about 15 boulders.

Government-furnished Supplies/Equipment: Onsite trees/vegetation are available for transplanting.

Grass seed will be furnished by the Government.

Work to be Completed:

Install approximately 15 boulder barricades Scarify, seed, and re-contour approximately .5 acres mailto:sberon@fs.fed.us mailto:jblackburn@fs.fed.us

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