Appendices

Appendix A: Literature Cited

Appendix B: Glossary

Appendix C: Record of Approval for Emergency Use of 

Motorized Equipment or Mechanical Transport in 

Wilderness

Appendix D: Wilderness Range Management Projects 

Inventory Report

Appendix E: Water Quality Sampling of Wild & Scenic 

River Segments

Appendix F: Summary of Traffic Count Data

Appendix G: Minimum Requirements Decision Guide

Appendix H: Finding of No Significant Impact

Appendix I: Maps

Appendix A 



Literature Cited
Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. 2011. "Minimum Requirements Analysis." 

Wilderness.net. 30/07/2012. <http://wilderness.net/MRDG/documents/MRDG_instructions.pdf>.

(October 3, 2012). 

BLM. 1995. Interim Bull Trout Habitat Conservation Strategy and Implementation. BLM Idaho 

Instruction Memorandum No. ID-96-010. Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office, Boise, 

Idaho. 

BLM. 1997. Idaho Standards for Rangeland Health and Guidelines for Livestock Grazing Management

- Final. Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office, Boise, ID. BLM/ID/PT-97/002+4120 rev

8/97. 18 p. 

BLM. 1998. State Protocol Agreement between the BLM Idaho State Director and the Idaho State 

Historic Preservation Office regarding the manner in which the BLM will meet its responsibilities under 

the National Historic Preservation Act. Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office, Boise, Idaho. 

24 p. 

BLM. 2007. Noxious and Invasive Weed Treatment in the BLM Boise District and Jarbidge Field Office.

Environmental Assessment No. ID-100-2005-265. Decision Record signed February 6, 2007. Bureau of 

Land Management, Boise District, Boise, Idaho. 

BLM. 2011. Owyhee, Bruneau, and Jarbidge Rivers Boating Guide. U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau

of Land Management, Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho; Elko, Nevada; and Vale, Oregon District Offices.

Publication No. BLM/ID/GI-95/006+8350/Rev. 2011. 69 p. 

BLM. 2012. Measuring Attributes of Wilderness Character: BLM Implementation Guide. Monitoring 

Changes in Wilderness Character. Appendix C in BLM Manual 6340 – Management of Designated 

Wilderness Areas. Bureau of Land Management, Washington D.C. 

BLM. 2013. Idaho and Southwestern Montana Greater Sage-Grouse – Draft Land Use Plan Amendment 

and Environmental Impact Statement. Volume 2. October 2013. Bureau of Land Management, Boise, 

Idaho. 

Christensen, G.C. 1996. Chukar (Alectoris chukar). In The Birds of North America, No. 258 (A. Poole 

and F. Gill, eds.). The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, and The American Ornithologists

Union, Washington, D.C.

Connelly, J.W., W.L. Wakkinen, A.D. Apa, and K.P. Reese. 1991. Sage grouse use of nest sites in 

southeastern Idaho. J. Wildl. Manage. 55:521-524. 

Doering, R. W. and B. L. Keller. 1998. A survey of bat species of the Bruneau-Jarbidge River area of 

southwestern Idaho with special reference to the occurrence of the spotted bat (Euderma maculatum).

Idaho Bureau of Land Management Technical Bulletin No. 98-18, Boise, ID.

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Frest, T.J. 1999. A review of the land and freshwater mollusks of Idaho. Final report to the Idaho 

Conservation Data Center, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Boise, ID. 281 p. plus appendices. 

Frest, T.J. and E.J. Johannes. 2000. An annotated checklist of Idaho land and freshwater mollusks. 

Journal of the Idaho Academy of Science 36(2):1-51. 

Hunn, E.S., and D. H. French. 1981. “Lomatium: A Key Resource for Columbia Plateau Native 

Subsistence.” Northwest Science 55:87-94 

Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). 2010. Bighorn sheep management plan 2010. Idaho 

Department of Fish and Game, Boise, ID. 

Landres, P., C. Barns, J. Dennis, T. Devine, P. Geissler, C. McCasland, L. Merigliano, J. Seastrand, and

R. Swain. 2008. Keeping it Wild: an interagency strategy to monitor trends in wilderness character

across the National Wilderness Preservation System. Gen. Tech Rep. RMRS-GTR-212. U.S. Dep. of 

Agric., Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, CO. 77 p. 

Moseley, R.K. 1998. Ute ladies' tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis) in Idaho: 1997 and 1998 status reports. 

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Technical Bulletin No. 98-16 (December). 74 pp. (BLM/ID/PT99/05+1150). 

NIFC. 2011. Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations. National Fire Equipment 

System (NFES) Publication 2724. Produced by the Federal Fire and Aviation Task Group, National 

Interagency Fire Center, Boise, Idaho. 

Stromberg, J. C. and D. T. Patten. 1990. Riparian vegetation instream flow requirements: a case study 

from a diverted stream in the eastern Sierra Nevada, California. Environmental Management 14(2):185-

194. 

Thurow, R. F., D. C. Lee, and B. E. Rieman. 1997. Distribution and status of seven native salmonids in

the Interior Columbia River Basin and portions of the Klamath River and Great Basins. North American

Journal of Fisheries Management 17:1094–1110. 

USDI. 2005. Normal Fire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Plan and associated EA #ID-090-

2004-050. Unpublished document prepared for the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land 

Management, Boise District and Jarbidge Field Office under contract by North Wind Inc., Salmon, 

Idaho. 

USDI. 2007. Record of Decision – Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on Bureau of Land 

Management Lands in 17 Western States. U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management,

Washington D.C.

USDI. 2010. Incident Response Pocket Guide. National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Product 

Management System #461. < http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/pubs.htm>. (October 3, 2012). 

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USDI. 2011. Southwestern Idaho Fire Planning Unit Fire Management Plan. U.S. Department of

Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Boise District, Boise, Idaho. 

USFWS. 2012a. Species Profile for Bruneau hot springsnail (Pyrgulopsis bruneauensis), n.d. Web. 2012. 

<http://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=G03R>. (October 3, 2012). 

USFWS. 2012b. Species Profile for Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), n.d. Web 2012. 

<http://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=E065>. (October 3, 

2012). 

Waddle, T. J. and J. G. Holmquist. 2013. Macroinvertebrate Response to Flow Changes in a Subalpine 

Stream: Predictions from Two-dimensional Hydrodynamic Models. River Res. Applic., 29: 366–379. 

doi: 10.1002/rra.1607 

Wild Sheep Working Group. 2012. Recommendations for Domestic Sheep and Goat Management in 

Wild Sheep Habitat. Western Association of Fish and Wildlife 

Agencies. http://www.wafwa.org/documents/wswg/RecommendationsForDomesticSheepGoatManagem

ent.pdf (accessed July 11, 2012). 

Young, J. M. 1984. Class II Cultural Resource Inventory of the Owyhee, Bruneau, and Jarbidge 

Resource Areas, Boise District BLM. Unpublished Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of 

Land Management, Boise District, Boise, Idaho. 160 p. 

Zoellick, B. W., D. B. Allen, and B. J. Flatter. 2005. A long-term comparison of redband trout 

distribution, density, size structure in Southwestern Idaho. North American Journal of Fisheries

Management 25:1179-1190. 

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Appendix B



Glossary
Appendix B: Glossary 

Aircraft. Any means of transportation through the air, whether or not it is motorized or remotely controlled. 

Assisted Succession. A two-phase approach to revegetation used to prevent an area from being dominated 

by invasive annual grasses or for manipulating an area that is already dominated by invasive annual 

grasses. In the first phase, a pattern of perennial plants is established using less desirable perennial species 

such as non-native species, or native species that are not locally adapted. In the second phase, the less 

desirable perennial plants are replaced or augmented with more desirable perennial plants. The second 

phase may or may not require active management to remove the less desirable perennials or to introduce 

more desirable natives. If the less desirable perennials are short lived, sterile, unable to reproduce 

successfully on the site, or will not compete well with more desirable natives when those plants become 

established, then management intervention may not be necessary to remove the less desirable perennials. 

If native recruitment of more desirable perennials occurs, then secondary seeding may not be necessary. In 

some cases, selective removal of less desirable species or secondary seeding may be necessary. 

Casual Collection. Gathering, without a permit, of a reasonable amount of a common resource for noncommercial personal use, either by hand or the use of non-motorized hand tools resulting in only negligible 

disturbance to soil, vegetation, or other resources. 

Cherrystem. Usually defined as a dead-end route where the boundary of the wilderness extends up one 

side of the route, around its terminus, and down the other side. However, the Omnibus Public Land 

Management Act of 2009 also designated cherrystem routes that cross entirely through the Big Jacks 

Creek, Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers, and Owyhee River Wilderness Areas. 

Clearing Limit. The area (height and width) over and beside the trail tread that is cleared of trees, limbs, 

and other obstructions. 

Commercial Enterprise. Any use or activity undertaken for the purpose of the sale of products or services, 

for the generation of funds or revenue, or for the promotion of a product, individual or business, regardless 

of whether the use or activity is intended to produce a profit, including any use or activity where an entry or 

participation fee is charged. 

Cross Slope. The percentage of rise when measuring the trail tread from edge to edge perpendicular to

the direction of travel. 

Design Grade. The trail grade (pitch) determined to be appropriate to accommodate the Managed Uses of

a trail. 

Design Parameters. Technical guidelines for the survey, design, construction, maintenance, and assessment 

of a trail, based on its Designed Use and Trail Class. 

Design Surface. The trail tread surface, defined in terms of surface type, surface protrusions, and surface 

obstacles, that is determined to be appropriate to accommodate the Managed Uses of a trail. 

Emergency. A situation that requires immediate action because of imminent danger to the health or safety 

of people or livestock. 

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Geocaching. The outdoor sport or game of searching for hidden objects or locations using Global 

Positioning System (GPS) coordinates posted on the Internet. 

High value resource. Includes, but is not limited to Endangered, Threatened, and Candidate species, 

designated critical habitat, greater sage grouse habitat, other important and/or limited vegetation 

communities, significant cultural resources and values, and WSR values. 

Inholding. Land owned or managed by an entity other than a wilderness-managing agency that is 

surrounded on at least three sides by the designated wilderness boundary. If two or more contiguous 

parcels owned by different parties are completely surrounded by designated wilderness except for their 

common borders, each is considered an inholding. 

Installation. Anything made by humans that is not intended for human occupation and is left behind when 

the installer leaves the wilderness. 

Invasive Plant. A native plant not naturally occurring within a plant community that becomes established 

following a disturbance, such as grazing, trampling, wildfire, etc. 

Managed Use. A mode of travel that is actively managed and appropriate on a designated trail, based on 

its design and management. 

Mechanical Transport. Any vehicle, device, or contrivance for moving people or material in or over land, 

water, snow, ice, or air that has moving parts as essential components of the transport and which apply a 

mechanical advantage, regardless of power source. (Wheelchairs or other mobility devices that meet the 

definition of "wheelchair" in the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508(c) are allowed in wilderness.) 

Motor Vehicle. Any means of transportation over land, snow, or ice that is powered by a motor, engine, or

other non-living power source. 

Motorized Equipment. Any machine that applies force by transferring energy from a motor, engine, or

other non-living power source. 

Natural. Free from the effects of modern civilization. 

Non-Native Plant. A plant that does not naturally occur in a local or regional area. 

Non-Native Invasive Plant. A non-native plant that becomes established within a plant community 

following a disturbance, such as grazing, trampling, wildfire, etc. 

Noxious Weed. Defined in Section 22-2402(15), Idaho Code as any plant having the potential to cause 

injury to public health, crops, livestock, land or other property; and which is designated as noxious by the 

director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture. 

Noxious Weed Free Forage. Defined in IDAPA 02.06.31.010.22 as forage and straw (cubes, pellets, bales, 

etc.) inspected for weeds designated by the director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture as noxious, 

and determined to be free of such weeds. 

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV). Any motor vehicle designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or

immediately over land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other natural terrain (36 CFR 212.1). 

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Recreation, Primitive. Activities that provide dispersed, undeveloped recreation and do not require 

facilities or motorized equipment. 

Recreation, Unconfined. Activities enjoyed without unnecessary management restriction. 

Road, Permanent. A route used by motor vehicles or mechanical transport over an indefinite period of

time. 

Road, Temporary. A route used by motor vehicles or mechanical transport over a finite period of time. 

Solitude. The state of being alone or remote from habitations or the sights and sounds of other people; the 

experience of a lonely, unfrequented, or secluded place. 

Species, Native. With respect to a particular ecosystem, a species that, other than as a result of an 

introduction, historically occurred or currently occurs in that ecosystem. 

Species, Naturalized. A non-native species that is capable of surviving and reproducing without human 

intervention for an indefinite period. 

Species, Non-Native. With respect to a particular ecosystem, a plant or animal (sometime referred to as 

"alien"), including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, 

that is not native to that ecosystem. 

Structure. Anything made by humans that is intended for human occupation and is left behind when the 

builder leaves the wilderness. 

Switchback. A reverse in direction of the trail grade with a level landing that is used to change elevation on

a steep slope and that usually involves special treatment of approaches, barriers, and drainages. 

Trail. A linear route managed for human-powered or stock use, or for historic or heritage values. 

Trail Class. The prescribed scale of development for a trail, representing its intended design and 

management standards. 

Trailhead. A site designed and developed to provide staging for trail use and does not include trail junctions 

or intersections. 

Trail Tread. The portion of a trail upon which traffic moves. 

Undeveloped. Retaining its primeval character and influence; without permanent improvement or modern 

human occupation. 

Unique, Supplemental, or Other Features. Attributes not required of or found in every wilderness that 

reflect the character of a specific wilderness. 

Untrammeled. Unhindered and free from modern human control or manipulation. 

Valid Existing Right. Any valid lease, permit, patent, easement, right-of-way, or other land use right or 

authorization in existence at the time of wilderness designation. 

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Wheelchair. A device that is designed solely for use by a mobility-impaired person for locomotion, and 

that is suitable for use in an indoor pedestrian area. 

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Appendix C 



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Appendix C: Record of Approval For Emergency Use of Motorized 

Equipment or Mechanical Transport in Wilderness

Introduction

The following forms will be used to document approval for utilizing motorized equipment or 

mechanical transport for emergency fire suppression activities in Wilderness. They are intended to 

assist the Approving Official (Table 1) with the decision process. The Approving Official may 

choose to consult a Resource Advisor (READ)/Technical Specialist (THSP) and Fire Management 

Staff to compare the motorized/mechanized action(s) to its alternative (non-motorized/nonmechanized) to ensure consideration of only the minimum required tools. 

Purpose

This guidance, intended to serve as an expedited Minimum Rerquirements Analysis, outlines the 

authority and approval process for fire suppression activities that utilize motorized equipment and 

mechanical transport within the Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness. The Owyhee Canyonlands 

Wilderness consists of Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers, Big Jacks Creek, Little Jacks Creek, Pole Creek, 

Owyhee River, and North Fork Owyhee River Wilderness areas.

Policy/Action

The Omnibus Public Land Management Act (OPLMA) of March 30, 2009 designated approximately 

517,000 acres of Wilderness and 318 miles of Wild and Scenic River (WSR). Many of these areas 

were previously managed as Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) or rivers and streams suitable for Wild, 

Scenic or Recreational designation. Section 1503 (b)(9) of the OPLMA states, “[c]onsistent with 

section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may take any measures 

that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the 

Secretary determines appropriate, the coordination of those activities with a State or local agency.” 

Fire suppression and suppression rehabilitation activities will follow BLM Manual 6340 - 

Management of Designated Wilderness Areas, 43 CFR Part 6300, current National Interagency 

Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book), the Wilderness Act of 1964, current 

Fire Management Plans, and current Land Use Plans. Fire suppression activities within designated 

Wilderness should always utilize Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) (Incident Response 

Pocket Guide 2010; NFES #1077) while providing for the protection and safety of firefighters and 

the public. 

Wildland Fire Operations

Table #1 lists the authorized officials who can approve the use of motorized equipment, mechanical 

transport, and other suppression related “Prohibited Uses” in Wilderness areas (CFR 6302.20). All 

emergency actions should be determined utilizing the minimum tool, equipment, or structure 

necessary to successfully, safely, and economically accomplish the objective. Pursuant to Section 

4(c) of the Wilderness Act, otherwise prohibited uses may be authorized in Wilderness areas only 

when they are determined to be “...necessary to meet minimum requirements for the 

administration of the area for the purpose of this Act...” Thus, managers should avoid selecting an 

alternative based primarily on costs and the amount of time needed for implementation. While 

administrative activities should always be accomplished with economic efficiency, both the 

Wilderness Act and the agency’s wilderness policy direct us away from using either the cost or the 

time required for implementation as over-riding considerations when evaluating the potential use 

of otherwise prohibited activities.

Pre-season meetings should be conducted to clarify the approval process outlined in this 

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Wilderness Management Plan and address pertinent issues regarding fire operations in Wilderness 

areas. A post-season after action review (AAR) is also recommended to evaluate lessons learned.

The chosen tool, equipment, or structure should be the one that least degrades wilderness values 

temporarily or permanently. The request and approval process consists of two forms:

• Form I. Specific Request for Use of Motorized Equipment or Mechanical Transport

• Form II. Decision Rationale and Project Authorization

It is the responsibility of the Approving Official to gain the necessary assistance from the District’s 

Fire Management Staff and a Resource Advisor (READ)/Technical Specialist (THSP) to complete the 

forms. A rationale will be provided as to why the use of motorized equipment or mechanical 

transport is necessary, and why the request was approved or denied. This documentation and 

rationale will be the Record of Approval. In the interest of time, the authorized officer may provide 

initial verbal approval as long as all supporting documentation and rationale is provided in the 

Record of Approval within 48 hours. Consultation with a READ/THSP will be conducted for any 

ground-disturbing activity and/or the use of a water dip site within a Wilderness area or Wild and 

Scenic River corridor.

State Director (or Acting) approval will be required when major ground-disturbing actions (i.e. line 

construction using heavy equipment) are deemed to be the minimum tool necessary. This approval 

will include a clear rationale of why the action is necessary. If the State Director’s initial approval is 

verbal, all supporting documentation and rationale will be submitted for the State Director’s 

signature within 48 hours. 

If dozer line is being constructed adjacent to Wilderness, a mechanism needs to be in place to 

ensure line construction does not encroach on the Wilderness. This may be accomplished with a 

mobile or handheld GPS device, a set of maps with Wilderness boundary layers, and/or prior 

consultation with a resource advisor.

All appropriate documentation and rationale should be filed with the official Wilderness monitoring 

records. Additionally, copies of this documentation and rationale should be filed with the official 

fire incident report and the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) if a published decision 

is required. 

Authority in Emergency

Table 1 lists the authorized officials who can approve the use of motorized equipment, mechanical 

transport, and other suppression related “Prohibited Uses” during an emergency. In the interest of 

time, the authorized officer may provide initial verbal approval as long as all supporting 

documentation and rationale is provided in the Record of Approval within 48 hours.

Table 1 Delegation Level of Authority

Type of Prohibited Use Requested Approval Authority in 

Helicopter Bucket Work, Dip sites, and Water Delivery

Field Office Manager

Motorized Water Pumps

Aerial Retardant Application

Air Transport/Personnel Shuttle (landings) and Supply Drops

Erosion Control Treatment (biodegradable material such as mulch)

Fence (Facility) Repair or Temporary Fence Installation

Chainsaws

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Type of Prohibited Use Requested Approval Authority in 

Motor Vehicles

• Engines

• Transports 

• Crew Trucks

• UTVATV

District Manager

Helispot Construction (major ground disturbance)

Monitoring Facility Installation (temporary ES&R)

Erosion Control Installations (check dams, wattles, includes stakes, wire, 

or other semi-permanent materials)

Other Standard Emergency Stabilization Treatments (Seeding, Planting, 

Weed treatments (including chemicals, other)

Heavy Equipment (i.e. bulldozers, excavators, etc.)

State Director

Post-fire drill seeding or other major ground disturbing ES&R activities.

Evaluating Alternatives

A rationale for the use of any motorized/mechanized action must be prepared to identify and 

evaluate the potential impact to wilderness characteristics. The action and its potential impact to 

wilderness characteristics (Table 2) must be evaluated in comparison with a non-motorized/nonmechanized alternative. Table 2 is included as a reference when considering suppression actions 

within Wilderness, especially those actions that are normally prohibited. Consider any of the 

following questions that may be applicable when completing the rationale:

1. Why is the use of motorized or mechanized equipment considered the minimum tool 

required to achieve fire management objectives? 

2. What are the circumstances that prompt the need for motorized or mechanized equipment? 

a. Define potential threats to life, property, or resources (including threatened, 

endangered, and sensitive species habitat).

b. Is action necessary to meet the requirements of other laws? Laws that do not 

directly address Wilderness (such as the Endangered Species Act or National 

Historic Preservation Act) may influence the need for actions in Wilderness. 

c. Is it feasible to utilize existing routes as firelines in or outside of Wilderness? 

3. How will the Wilderness resource be protected? 

a. Is action necessary to preserve any of the qualities of Wilderness character? Taking 

action in Wilderness may be necessary to preserve one or more of the qualities of 

Wilderness character, or the public purposes associated with them.

b. What measures would be employed to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive 

species, especially when choosing water sources to support suppression actions.

Project Authorization

The Approving Official will use Forms I and II to document details about the request and provide a 

rationale for utilizing motorized/mechanized equipment in Wilderness. Form I is used to 

document the details of the fire situation and the equipment/transport requested, identify the 

specific use or objective, and provide the time period and location for tactic implementation. Form 

II will be used to provide the rationale for approval/denial and any expected impacts to the 

Wilderness. The location and time period will facilitate the inventory of potential impacts for 

rehabilitation efforts. This process is intended to document decisions made in Wilderness and will 

be included in the Five-year monitoring report. 

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FIRE ORIGIN:

Fire Name/Number: Start Date/Time:

Wilderness Area(s): General Location: 

Lat./UTM:

Long./UTM:

CURRENT SITUATION:

Date/Time: Current Size:

Authorization Resource 

Requested by: Advisor

SPECIFIC REQUEST:

Motorized 

Equipment/Mecha

nical Transport

Equip. 

Request 

(Check)

Specific Use or Objective

(Check blank or provide specific information)

Authorized Time Period 

and Specific Area of Fire

Helicopter Landing for Initial attack; Extended attack

Bucket Drops to support Initial attack,

 Extended attack 

Approved water source(s)/dip site(s): 

Water sources to avoid: 

Portable Pump Support to: Initial attack; 

and/or Mop Up. 

Approved water source(s): 

Water sources to avoid:

Extended attack,

Aerial Retardant 

Application 

Support to: Initial attack; Extended attack.

Chainsaw Fell Trees/snags posing a threat to the integrity of 

the fireline.

Fell Trees/snags posing a threat to firefighter 

safety.

Clearing fireline of brush/limbs to control spread.

Bucking logs posing threat to integrity of fireline.

Motor Vehicles 

(Engines 

Transports

Crew Trucks

UTV/ATV )

Support to: Initial attack; Extended attack,

and/or Mop Up. 

Engine (Qty. and Type) 

Transport (Qty.) 

Crew Truck (Qty.) 

UTV (Qty.) ATV (Qty.) 

Helispot 

Construction 

Major ground disturbance in support of multiday: crew delivery; supply/equip. delivery

Heavy Equipment

Other 

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Decision Rationale for Approval of Motorized Equipment or Mechanical Transport in Wilderness

Note - Identify why the action was approved or not approved. Identify why this action is the minimum 

necessary requirement. Describe effects to wilderness characteristics. Note any changes to the determination 

of impacts from Table #1.

Helicopter Bucket Work (Identify if dip sites are included in approval)

This action (s) is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Note: If action is approved and when practical, WSRs will be used as the only water source for suppressing fires in wilderness 

areas to prevent cross-contamination and/or spread of aquatic invasive species.

Portable Pump

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Note: If action is approved and when practical, WSRs will be used as the only water source for suppressing fires in wilderness 

areas to prevent cross-contamination and/or spread of aquatic invasive species.

Aerial Retardant Application

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Helicopter Landings 

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Chainsaw

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Motor Vehicles (Engines, Transports, Crew Trucks, UTV/ATV)

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons (Specify Type of Motor Vehicle(s)):

Note: If action is approved (use of engines) and when practical, WSRs will be used as the only water source for suppressing 

fires in wilderness areas to prevent cross-contamination and/or spread of aquatic invasive species.

Helispot Construction (major ground disturbance)

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Heavy Equipment

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Other (Specify):

This action is Approved/Not Approved for the following reasons: 

Authorized By: Title: Date: 

Approving Official 

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Table #2. Reference for Evaluating Suppression Actions in Wilderness

Motorized Action Non-motorized Alternative

Motorized Equipment/Mechanical Transport 

Note: Pre-season determination of impacts are listed 

below each action and defined below*

Non-Motorized Equipment/Non-mechanized

Transport 

Helicopter dip sites

Temporal = T

Wilderness Characteristics = UD, SPU, N

Utilize natural water sources outside of Wilderness. 

Consider utilizing portable water tanks located 

outside Wilderness. 

Helicopter water drops

Temporal = T

Wilderness Characteristics = UD, SPU, N

Use backpack pumps, gravity fed hose lays, or dry 

mop

Helicopter sling loads

Temporal = T

Wilderness Characteristics = UD, SPU

Pack or float materials in or out

Para-cargo drops

Temporal = T

Wilderness Characteristics = UD, SPU

Pack or float materials in or out

Helicopter landings

(each considered separately) 

Temporal = T

Wilderness Characteristics = UD, SPU

Personnel and materials are packed or floated in or 

out 

Motorized Water pumps

Temporal = T

Wilderness Characteristics = UT, UD, SPU

Use backpack pumps, gravity fed hose lays, dry 

mop

Aerial retardant application

Temporal = T/ST

Wilderness Characteristics = UT, UD, N, SPU, UAOF

Manage fire using natural features and fuel breaks. 

Consider utilizing water in place of chemical 

retardant.

Chainsaws

Temporal = T/ST/LT

Wilderness Characteristics = UT, UD, N, SPU

Use cross-cut saws, locate line to avoid or minimize 

need for cutting, avoid or isolate hazard trees 

Motor Vehicles (Engines, Transports, Crew Trucks, 

UTV/ATV)

Temporal = T/ST

Wilderness Characteristics = UT, UD, SPU

Manage fire using natural features, fuel breaks, and 

burnout. Utilize aerial reconnaissance.

Helispot construction (major ground disturbance)

(each considered separately) 

Temporal = T/ST/LT

Wilderness Characteristics = UT, UD, SPU, UAOF

Use natural openings

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Manage fire using natural features, fuel breaks, and

burnout 

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Temporal = 

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*The following codes are used to list each impact to wilderness characteristics: UT=Untrammeled; UD=Undeveloped; 

N=Natural; SPU=Outstanding Opportunities for Solitude or Primitive and Unconfined Recreation; UAOF=Unique 

Attributes or Other Features; 

Temporal Scale of impact: T=Temporary (<1 year), ST=Short-Term (1-3 years), LT=Long-Term (>3 years).

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Appendix D





Wilderness Range Management Projects 

Inventory Report
OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2009

Inventory Report 

Wilderness Range Management Projects

Revised, August 2014 

Boise District OfficeBLM
Cover photo © Jerry Kencke Photography / Mountain Home, ID
Introduction and Background

Sections 1503 and 1504 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act (OPLMA) of 2009 designated six 

wilderness areas (approximately 517,000 acres) and 16 wild and scenic river segments (approximately 

325 miles) in Owyhee County, Idaho (see Map 1). These designated areas are managed by the Bureau of 

Land Management (BLM) Boise and Twin Falls Districts. Section 1503(b)(3)(B) of the OPLMA states: 

“... the Secretary [of the Interior] shall conduct an inventory of existing facilities 

and improvements associated with grazing activities in the wilderness and wild 

and scenic rivers designated by this subtitle.” 

In 2009, BLM Boise District staff initiated the wilderness range project inventory by examining existing 

range project files to formulate a list of authorized facilities within wilderness boundaries. Staff 

reviewed topographic maps and aerial imagery to identify visible range facilities, and met with grazing 

permittees in the field and in the office to review and verify data gathered during the inventory. During 

the inventory, all known projects were located and GPS’d.

In January 2011, the Boise District published the initial Inventory Report - Wilderness Range 

Management Projects, which identified over 221 grazing-related facilities and improvements within the 

six wilderness areas Table 1. 

Table 1 - Summary of Wilderness Range Management Projects

Wilderness 

Area Fences1

Corrals and 

other 

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Reservoirs, 

Ponds, Lakes 

and Dugouts

Water Developments 

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and Springs)

Total

Projects

Big Jacks Creek 17 0 3 0 20

Bruneau/Jarbidge Rivers 17 0 2 1 20

Little Jacks Creek 10 0 5 3 18

North Fork Owyhee River 24 2 10 4 40

Owyhee River 50 3 56 7 116

Pole Creek 3 0 4 0 7

Total 121 5 80 15 221

In April and May of 2011, BLM acquired three wilderness in-holding properties that contained additional 

range projects. Also, additional meetings with permittees and stakeholders resulted in corrections and 

revisions to previous data. The inventory was revised to incorporate projects located in the newly 

acquired properties, and to correct errors that were based on incorrect information or the location of 

previously unidentified projects. 

Follow-up meetings with permittees were conducted again in early 2012. Discussion topics during these 

meetings included the wilderness management planning process, as well as an overall review and 

clarification of the permittees’ proposed motorized access needs. 

During the range project inventory, BLM staff also GPS’d and documented all existing routes within the 

wilderness areas, with the exception of single-track trails. The route maps were reviewed with each of 

the affected permittees to account for all known routes. Staff documented several stock ponds or 

reservoirs that lacked apparent access routes. Although access routes to these projects may once have 

1 The “Fences” category includes 8 exclosures. Fences total approximately 120 miles.

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existed, the projects were so old that the access routes had long since naturally revegetated due to little 

or no use. BLM will work with affected permittees to identify suitable access to facilitate maintenance 

of these projects, when necessary. Documented routes are shown on the revised maps attached hereto. 

In accordance with the Wilderness Act, the project information will be used to help analyze when, 

where, and in what manner administrative motorized or mechanized access may be authorized within 

wilderness areas for the purpose of salt delivery and/or occasional range project maintenance or repair. 

Routes not needed for administrative permittee access will be closed to the public and permittees, but 

could be available for other authorized purposes. 

The range project inventory identified a number of reservoirs along or immediately adjacent to 

wilderness boundaries. The exact location of the projects relative to the wilderness boundaries will not 

be known until wilderness boundary surveys are completed. Until then, the reservoirs will be shown on 

the Inventory Report maps and tables so that BLM staff and permittees can ensure that future 

maintenance activities are conducted in a manner that does not adversely impact the adjacent 

wilderness. Until boundary surveys are completed, these reservoirs will be accessed from outside of the 

wilderness. If future surveys determine that a project is located outside a wilderness boundary, it will 

be deleted from the inventory through an addendum. 

Inventory Methods 

During the project inventory, BLM staff walked the length of each fence and visited each spring, 

pipeline, reservoir, or other improvement. The location of each range project was recorded using a 

Trimble Juno SB Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. The GPS data averaged 2 to 5 meter accuracy 

after differential correction. The data dictionary used to collect field data was created and approved by 

the BLM Idaho GPS Committee, and the collected attributes conformed to BLM Idaho statewide 

standards. Table 1 reflects the types and numbers of range projects identified during the survey.

Voluntary Grazing Permit Donations 

Section 1503(b)(3)(D) of the OPLMA authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept the voluntary 

donation of valid existing grazing permits for allotments located wholly or partially within a wilderness 

area. The legislation requires that the AUMs affected by a donated permit (or portion thereof) be retired 

to ensure a permanent reduction in the authorized level of grazing on the land covered by the donated 

permit. Table 2 summarizes the voluntary grazing permit donations that have been completed since 

wilderness designation. The year of donation is indicated in parentheses next to the allotment name. 

The table also includes non-wilderness public land acres associated with each donation. Affected 

allotments or pastures are now closed to livestock grazing.

Table 2 - Summary of Voluntary Grazing Permit Donations as of August 2014

Allotment Pasture Wilderness 

Acres Non-wilderness Acres2 AUMs

Burghardt (2011) All pastures 11,479 1,849 1,599

Big Springs (2012) Canyon Land Riparian 3,209 0 645

45 (2013) All pastures 47,044 13,891 1,928

Tent Creek (2013) All pastures 35,845 23,538 (ID) 1,658 (NV) 1,433

If a permittee donates a grazing permit for an entire allotment, BLM will accept responsibility for 

maintaining allotment boundary fences that previously were the responsibility of the permittee. 

2 Unless otherwise noted, all calculated acreage is in Idaho.

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However, the permittee may retain responsibility for maintaining boundary fence if they continue to 

graze BLM, State, or private lands adjacent to the allotment or pasture from which the permit was 

donated. Further, if a partial grazing permit retirement necessitates fence construction to exclude 

livestock from the closed portion of an allotment, BLM will construct the fence and the remaining 

permittee(s) in the allotment will assume maintenance responsibilities for the new allotment or pasture 

boundary fence.

The inventory report was completed in August 2012; therefore, the donations listed in Table 1 prompt 

identification of maintenance responsibility for range projects in affected allotments. Since reservoirs in 

closed allotments are no longer needed for livestock grazing purposes, they will not be maintained or 

repaired unless they are determined to be essential or critical for wildlife management purposes. If a 

reservoir in a closed allotment is determined to be essential or critical to future management of a 

specific wildlife population, BLM will coordinate with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game regarding 

continued maintenance and repair of the reservoir. All range projects within closed allotments will be 

evaluated to determine if they may be removed or if they should be retained due to their wildlife value 

or for their contribution to wilderness character.

Maps and Legal Descriptions

Section 1503(a)(2) requires the Secretary of the Interior, as soon as practicable, to develop and submit 

to Congress a map and legal description for each of the wilderness areas. In October 2011, the BLM 

Idaho State Director approved Congressional maps and legal descriptions for the Big Jacks Creek and 

Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Areas based on boundary surveys completed by the BLM Idaho Cadastral 

Survey Unit. Because the maps and legal descriptions of the other four wilderness areas have not as yet 

been completed, boundaries used in this report reflect those generally depicted on the legislative maps 

referenced in the OPLMA. 

Table 3 contains information for all known wilderness range projects. The table is organized first by 

wilderness area, then by the allotment(s) within the wilderness. Permittee names, maintenance 

responsibility, and Rangeland Improvement Project System (RIPS) numbers were included where known. 

Legal descriptions denote Township (T), Range (R), Section (Sec), and Subsection (Sub). Where specific 

project names were unknown, a landmark name or other identifiable characteristic was used to 

reference the project. 

This Inventory Report includes all maps of the wilderness areas and the affected grazing allotments. 

Every effort has been made to portray on the maps the location of each range project identified during 

the inventory, as well as existing routes mapped during the process. However, due to page size 

limitations, and in the interest of generating readable maps, some projects located in close proximity to 

one another were grouped and are shown as one project. In addition, to enhance map readability, a 

legend is located on page 14 that pertains to all of the maps, thus negating the need for separate 

legends on each map.

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TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

Located Wholly or Partially Within Wilderness Areas

RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

Maintenance 

Responsibility

Amount in 

Wilderness

300243 Harvey Canyon Reservoir 10 S. 3 E. 30 SWNE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

301627 Sugar Loaf Fence/Twin Lakes Drift Fence 10 S. 2 E. 23 SE Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

301627 Sugar Loaf Fence/Twin Lakes Drift Fence 10 S. 2 E. 23 NW Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

306842 Big Jack Creek Gap Fence 9 S. 4 E. 29 SENE Simplot Livestock BLM All

306842 Upper Al Sadie Gap Fence 8 S. 4 E. 8 SESW Simplot Livestock BLM All

Big Jacks Private Boundary Fence 8 S. 4 E. 8 N1/2 Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

308064 Big Jack Gap Fence (Alt 1) 10 S. 4 E. 17, 18 Simplot Livestock BLM Part

308064 Big Jack Gap Fence (A) 9 S. 4 E. 28 NWSW Simplot Livestock BLM All

308064 Big Jack Gap Fence (B-Parker Trail) 10 S. 4 E. 4 NWNE Simplot Livestock BLM All

308210 Big Hill Flat Reservoir #1 9 S. 4 E. 17 SENE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Big Hill Flat Reservoir #2 9 S. 4 E. 18 NESE Simplot Livestock Permittee

Fenceline 9 S. 3 E. 15 SWSW Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

306842 Wickahoney Gap Fence 10 S. 4 E. 16 NWNE Simplot Livestock BLM State Section

Holman Trail Gap Fence 10 S. 3 E. 12 SESE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Cottonwood Gap Fence 10 S. 3 E. 34 NWNE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Harvey Fence 10 S. 3 E. 35 SWNE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Boundary Fence by Zeno Canyon 11 S. 4 E. 6, 7 W1/2 Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

Buncel Fence 10 S. 4 E. 19, 20 S1/2 Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

Center Division Fence/ Northwest/China Creek 

Boundary Fence 10 S. 4 E. 28, 29, 31 Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

Northwest Pasture Division Fence 9 S. 4 E. 7, 8, 9 N1/2 Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

306842 Wickahoney Gap Fence 10 S. 4 E. 9 NESW Simplot Livestock BLM All

1342 Wickahoney Fence 11 S. 3 E. 1 SESE Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

Center Division Fence/ Northwest/China Creek 

Boundary Fence 10 S. 4 E. 28, 29, 31 Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

301075 Hilltop Reservoir 8 S. 2 E. 28 SESW Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

301086 Antelope Trail Reservoir 8 S. 2 E. 27 SWNW Simplot Livestock Permittee All

301088 Nipple Reservoir 8 S. 2 E. 23 WSE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

9573 Shoofly Creek Gap Fence 8 S. 2 E. 3 SE Simplot Livestock Permittee/BLM All

East Castle Creek/Battle Creek Allotment Fence 8 S. 1 E. 13 Multiple Simplot Livestock Permittee All

O X Lake 9 S. 2 E. 16 NWSE Simplot Livestock Permittee State Section

Little Twin Lake 9 S. 2 E. 9 NWNE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Perjue Fence by Keck Property 8 S. 2 E. 9 N1/2 Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Big Jacks Creek Wilderness 

Projects in Northwest Allotment 808

Projects in China Creek Allotment 883

Little Jacks Creek Wilderness 

Projects in Battle Creek Allotment 802

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TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

Located Wholly or Partially Within Wilderness Areas

RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

Maintenance 

Responsibility

Amount in 

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Little Jacks Fence on State Land 8 S. 3 E. 16 SENW Simplot Livestock Permittee State Section

8282 Halfway Gulch Gap Fence 8 S. 2 E. 13 NWSE BLM All

301528 Big Tigert Spring 9 S. 2 E. 14 SWSW

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Uriquidi Permittee All

308549 Rattlesnake Gap Fence 9 S. 3 E. 17 SESE

Selman/ Lahtinen/ 

Uriquidi BLM All

Fenceline (also in Big Jacks Wilderness) 9 S. 3 E. 20 NENE

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309529 O X Prong Water Gap 9 S. 2 E. 17 NWNE

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East Castle Creek/Battle Creek Allotment Fence 8 S. 1 E. 13 Multiple Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Little Jacks Wildlife Guzzler 7S. 2E. 32 NESW N/A

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Little Jacks Fence between Pasture 8b and 12 8 S. 1 E. 1, 12 W1/2 Anchustegui/ King Permittee Part

Anchustegui's Private Property Exclosure 8 S. 1 E. 11, 13, 14 Anchustegui Permittee Part

Shoofly Creek Gap Fence 8 S. 2 E. 3 NWSW Anchustegui/ Simplot Permittee All

9963 Little Jacks Creek WSA Restoration Fence 9 S. 3 E.

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305518 Nahas Black Boundary Fence 10 S. 2 W. 21 NWNW Black/Baker Permittee All

4031 White Cabin Fence 10 S. 2 W. 5 Craig Baker Permittee Part

D Bar Reservoir 10 S. 2 W. 7 NESE Craig Baker Permittee All

Reservoir in State 10 S. 2 W. 36 NWNW Black Permittee State Section

Johnston Reservoir 10 S. 1 W. 30 NWNW Black Permittee All

Black FFR Fence 10 S. 2 W. 9 NW Black Permittee Part

Bullhead Reservoir 10 S. 2 W. 6 NWSE Craig Baker Permittee All

304002 Miller Table Fence 8 S. 6 E. 12 SW Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

306659 JP Point Division Fence 12 S. 6 E. 33 SWSW Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

306659 Fence 12 S. 6 E. 36 SESE Simplot Livestock Permittee State Section

305258 JP Water Development 12 S. 7 E. 9 SENW Simplot Livestock Permittee All

305259 JP Water Development Reservoir 11 S. 7 E. 28 NWSWSE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Gap Fence (Cedar Tree Trail) 13 S. 6 E. 12 SWNW Simplot Livestock Permittee All

308941 JP Point Fence 12 S. 7 E. 32 SWNW Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

Pole Creek Wilderness 

Projects in Big Springs Allotment 803

Bruneau - Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness (Boise District Portion)

Projects in Miller Table Allotment 812

Projects in Sheep Creek SE Allotment 898

Projects in Nahas FFR Allotment 892

Projects in Owens Allotment 1348

Projects in East Castle Creek Allotment 893

Projects in Northwest Allotment 808

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TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

Located Wholly or Partially Within Wilderness Areas

RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

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Gap Fence(top of Indian Hot springs Grade West) 12 S. 7 E. 32 SWNW Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Fence in Bruneau by Twin Lakes 13 S. 6 E. 25,26,35,36 Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

Gap Fence in Bruneau River Canyon by Private 13 S. 7 E. 5 SWSW Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Gap Fence (Hot Springs Bench) 13 S. 7 E. 5, 6 NWNW,NENE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

002090 Crawfish - Jarbidge Management Fence 15 S. 8 E. 12 SESE CE Cattle Company Permittee All

002090 Crawfish - Jarbidge Management Fence 15 S. 8 E. 12 SWSE CE Cattle Company Permittee All

002090 Crawfish - Jarbidge Management Fence 15 S. 8 E. 13 NENW CE Cattle Company Permittee All

002090 Crawfish - Jarbidge Management Fence 15 S. 8 E. 13 NWNW CE Cattle Company Permittee All

002090 Crawfish - Jarbidge Management Fence 15 S. 9 E. 7 SESW CE Cattle Company Permittee All

002090 Crawfish - Jarbidge Management Fence 15 S. 9 E. 7 SWSE CE Cattle Company Permittee Part

002190 Poison Butte Allotment Fence 14 S. 8 E. 25 SESW CE Cattle Company Permittee Part

002190 Poison Butte Allotment Fence 16 S. 9 E. 3 SENW CE Cattle Company Permittee Part

002935 Poison Creek Burn Fence 14 S. 8 E. 3 NENW CE Cattle Company Permittee Part

002797 71 Division Fence 13 S. 7 E. 14

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002157 France, Ray, Bilboa, Nileson Division Fence 11 S. 7 E. 14 NESE Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

002157 France, Ray, Bilboa, Nileson Division Fence 11 S. 7 E. 14 NWSE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

Gap Fence (Top of Indian Hotsprings East) 12 S. 7 E. 34 SWSE Simplot Livestock Permittee Part

002868 Indian Spring Protective Fence 12 S. 7 E. 14

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N1/2SW Simplot Livestock Permittee All

002868 Indian Spring Protective Fence 12 S. 7 E. 15 NESE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

002797 71 Division Fence 13 S. 7 E. 14

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Dollar Butte Basin Fence 12 S. 1 E. 20 NESE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

300306 Jus Reservoir 13 S. 2 W. 2 NENW Chris Black Permittee All

300662 Kincaid Reservoir 13 S. 2 W. 9 NENE Chris Black Permittee All

300665 White Rock Reservoir 13 S. 2 W. 20 SWNE Chris Black Permittee All

300667 Black Canyon Reservoir 12 S. 2 W. 34 NESW Chris Black Permittee All

305313 Prospect Reservoir 12 S. 2 W. 9 SWNW Craig Baker Permittee All

Projects in Bruneau Canyon Allotment 857

Bruneau - Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness (Twin Falls District Portion)

Projects in Poison Butte Allotment 1050

Owyhee River Wilderness 

Projects in Winter Camp Allotment 1064

Projects in Seventy-One Desert Allotment 1051

Projects in Northwest Allotment 808

Projects in Big Springs Allotment 803

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TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

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RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

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305318 Angus Reservoir 12 S. 2 W. 17 NESW Craig Baker Permittee All

306004 Joes Reservoir (Dickshooter Crossing Reservoir) 12 S. 2 W. 22 NESW Chris Black Permittee All

306009 Wiley Reservoir 13 S. 2 W. 35 SWSW Chris Black Permittee All

306010 Rock Point Reservoir (305908) 13 S. 2 W. 34 NWSW Chris Black Permittee All

306011 Dead Tree Reservoir 13 S. 2 W. 28 SWSW Chris Black Permittee All

306012 Warmspring Reservoir 13 S. 2 W. 30 NWNE Chris Black Permittee All

306013 !Y! Reservoir 13 S. 2 W. 22 SWNE Chris Black Permittee All

Dickshooter Ridge Gap Fence/Warm Springs Point 

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Gap Fence (by Wiley Ranch off of Battle Cr) 14 S. 2 W. 1 NWSE Chris Black Permittee All

Wiley Gap Fence 13 S. 2 W. 35 SESE Chris Black Permittee All

Gap Fence along River by Wiley Ranch (historic) 14 S. 2 W. 2 NESE Chris Black Permittee All

Gap Fence 13 S. 3 W. 31 32 Chris Black Permittee All

Unnamed Reservoir (Grapefruit Res) 13 S. 2 W. 16 NWSWSE Chris Black Permittee All

305307 Blacks Creek Reservoir 12 S. 2 W. 20 NWSW Craig Baker Permittee All

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Dickshooter Crossing Pond 12 S. 2 W. 14 NESW Chris Black Permittee All

Wire Trap/ Lovre Trap 13 S. 1 W. 8 SWNE Simplot Livestock Permittee All

305758 Jarvis Spring 14 S. 1 W. 5 SWNE Riddle Ranches Permittee All

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I-1-587 (A-6) Jarvis Pasture Reservoir No 2 14 S. 1 W. 34 SESW Riddle Ranches Permittee All

5728 Battle Creek Lakes (was Sec 4 TGA) 13 S. 1 W. 26 NWNE Riddle Ranches Permittee All

S-14 Sec 4 TGA Big Point Reservoir (Battle Creek Res.) 13 S. 1 W. 31 NWNE Riddle Ranches Permittee All

Battle Creek Lakes Landing Strip Branding Lot 13 S. 1 W. 25 SW Riddle Ranches Permittee All

0936 Battle Creek Basin Fence/ Riddle Gap Fence 13 S. 1 E. 4 N1/2 Riddle Ranches Permittee Part

305897 Dollar Butte Basin Fence/Vaught Riddle Fence 12 S. 1 E. 20 21

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Dollar Butte Basin Fence 12 S. 1 E. 20 NESE Riddle Ranches Permittee All

Exclosure South of Jarvis Spring 14 S. 1 W. 5 SESE Riddle Ranches Permittee All

Duck Valley Indian Reservation North Boundary 

Fence 15 S. 1 W. 1 E1/2 Riddle Ranches Permittee Part

303534 Field Creek Reservoir/Swisher Creek Res. 13 S. 5 W. 14 NWSE C Ranch Permittee All

303535 Bald Mountain Reservoir 13 S. 5 W. 9 NENE C Ranch Permittee All

306750 Bull Basin Camp Fence 12 S. 5 W. 27 C Ranch Permittee Out

303530, 303531 Dukes V Spring Development and Exclosure 13 S. 5 W. 8 SWNWNE C Ranch Permittee All

303532, 303533 Rock Spring Dev and Exclosure (Crevice) 12 S. 6 W. 35 SENE C Ranch Permittee All

305184 Crutcher's Fence (Swisher) 13 S. 4 W. 18, 23, 24 C Ranch Permittee All

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Projects in Bull Basin Allotment 540

Projects in Riddle Allotment 805

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TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

Located Wholly or Partially Within Wilderness Areas

RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

Maintenance 

Responsibility

Amount in 

Wilderness

306381 Twin Reservoir 12 S. 5 W. 31 SENE C Ranch Permittee All

309849 Crutcher's Fence Recon (Nothing in File) C Ranch Permittee All

Sec 4 TGA Dennis Swisher Fence 13 S. 5 W. 25 C Ranch Permittee Part

Sec 4 TGA Wm. Ross Fence/ Stateline Fence 12 S. 6 W.

3, 10, 11, 

14, 15, 22 C Ranch Permittee Part

0151 Wm. Ross Fence at Bull Basin Camp/ FFR Fence 12 S. 5 W. 26, 34, 35 C Ranch Permittee Part

Cavieta Pond 12 S 6 W. 25 SWSE C Ranch Permittee All

Cavieta spring dugout (north of Cavieta Spring) 12 S 6 W. 26 NENW C Ranch Permittee All

Cavieta spring 12 S 6 W. 26 NWSE C Ranch Permittee All

Bull Basin Creek Gap Fences/ FFR Fence 0151 12 S. 5 W. 35 W1/2 C Ranch Permittee All

Twin Reservoir 2 12 S. 5 W. 32 NWNW C Ranch Permittee All

South Bald Mtn. Branding Lot 12 S. 5 W. 32 SESW C Ranch Permittee All

007081 Long Pull Reservoir 13 S. 5 W. 19 SESW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

007085 Bull Lake Reservoir 13 S. 6 W. 26 NWNE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

305029 Butch Reservoir 14 S. 6 W. 11 SWNE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

306609 45 Division Fence 14 S. 5 W.

17, 18, 20, 

21, 28, 29 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

306609 45 Division Fence 14 S. 6 W.

10, 11, 13, 

14 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

306609 45 Division Fence 16 S. 5 W. 2, 3 N1/2 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 Part

306757 Desolation Reservoir 14 S. 6 W. 3 NWSE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

007082 South Owyhee Reservoir (4037) 15 S. 4 W. 17 SWSW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

007088 John G Reservoir 15 S. 4 W. 17 NENW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

301785 Bull Camp Reservoir 16 S. 4 W. 23 SESE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Bull Camp Basin Gap Fence 16 S. 4 W. 11 NE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

300301 Westside of South Fork Owyhee Stateline Fence 16 S. 3W. 30 Multiple 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 Part

Fence/ Spring Dev./tank/trough/pipeline 14 S. 5 W. 16 NWSE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 State Section

Pothole Reservoir 15 S. 4 W. 18 NENENW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Spring Creek Lake Pit 14 S. 5 W. 18 NNESE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Owyhee River Drift Fence 13 S. 6 W. 13 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Juniper Basin Gap Fence 13 S. 5 W. 28 SENE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

South Fence (State Boundary) 16 S.

3 W. 

4 W.

30 

25, 26

N1/2 

N1/2 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 Part

45 Ranch Boundary Fence 14 S. 5 W. 25 W1/2 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 Part

45 Ranch Fence 14 S. 5 W. 36 SENW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Gap Fence on 45 Main Rd 15 S. 5 W. 1 NWNW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Gap Fence on Little Owyhee River 14 S. 5 W. 36 NESW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

45 Ranch Boundary Fence by Crossing 14 S. 5 W. 36 SWNE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

ORW Boundary Fence/OR Stateline 12/ 13/14 S. 6 W. multiple 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Projects in Castlehead/Lambert Allotment 634

Projects in the 45 Allotment 629

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers - Appendices October 2014 Page 10 Appendix D
TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

Located Wholly or Partially Within Wilderness Areas

RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

Maintenance 

Responsibility

Amount in 

Wilderness

308539 Red Canyon Electric Gap Fence 12 S. 4 W. 31 NENE 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee Part

Red Canyon Allotment Fence 12 S. 4 W. 31 NESE 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee Part

305251 Spear Point Reservoir 13 S. 3 W 30 NESW 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

303553 Red Canyon Fence 13 S. 4 W. 6, 7 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

3521 Warm Springs Reservoir 13 S. 3 W. 29 NWNW 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

Lambert Table Gap fence/ corral 13 S. 4 W. 10 S1/2 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee Part

Cherry Basin Gap Fence 13 S. 3 W. 31,32 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

Ryegrass Gap Fence #1 (2 Sections) 13 S. 3 W. 28 SWNE 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

Ryegrass Gap Fence #2 13 S. 3 W. 21 SESW 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

Ryegrass Gap Fence #3 (4 Sections) 13 S. 3 W. 21 SENE 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

Red Basin Creek Gap Fence 13 S. 4 W. 7 SESE 06 Livestock/ Collins Permittee All

301247 Dry Lake Fence 13 S. 4 W. 34 E1/2 Petan Co. Permittee All

301247 Dry Lake Fence 14 S. 4 W. 3 E1/2 Petan Co. Permittee Part

300350 Reservoir 14/ Jackrabbit Res. 14 S. 4 W. 18 NWNW Petan Co. Permittee All

300328 Reservoir 5/Big Hole Res. 14 S. 3 W. 2 NENE Petan Co. Permittee All

300845 Beta Reservoir 9/ Hidden Res. 14 S. 2 W. 12 NESW Petan Co. Permittee All

Little Hidden Res. 14 S. 2 W. 11 SESE Petan Co. Permittee All

300325 Reservoir 2A 14 S. 2 W. 7 NESE Petan Co. Permittee All

300096 Petan Piute Basin Fence 14 S. 2 W. 10 WSE Petan Co. Permittee Part

0068 Sewell Fence 14 S. 2 W. 5, 6 N1/2 Petan Co. Permittee All

Division Fence by 45 Ranch 14 S. 4 W. 19 NE Petan Co. Permittee Part

Sec 4 TGA Dennis Swisher Fence 13 S. 4 W. 30, 31 Petan Co. Permittee Part

Division Fence (Coyote Hole) 15 S. 4 W. 22, 23, 24 N1/2 Petan Co. Permittee Part

Gap Fence at Garat Crossing 14 S. 1 W. 19 SWSWSW Petan Co. Permittee All

Division Fence by Duck Valley 15 S. 1 W. 24 S1/2 Petan Co. Permittee Part

Wiley Ranch Access Gap Fence 14 S. 2 W. 2 SESW Petan Co. Permittee All

Boundary Fence (Duck Valley/BLM) 15 S. 1 W. 24 E1/2 Petan Co. Permittee Part

Sec 4 TGA Burton Brown Fence 14 S. 4 W. 19, 30 45 Ranch Permittee All

Unnamed Reservoir by 45 landing strip 14 S. 4 W. 30 SWNW 45 Ranch Permittee All

007083 Inside Reservoir 14 S. 6 W. 23 SWNW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

306758 Hope Reservoir 14 S. 6 W. 24 NWSE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

306765 South 45 Reservoir 15 S. 5 W. 28 NWSW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

306764 Hop Sage Reservoir 15 S. 5 W. 3 NENE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

Projects in Garat Allotment 584

Projects in Garat Individual Allotment 524

Projects in Tent Creek Allotment 661

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers - Appendices October 2014 Page 11 Appendix D
TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

Located Wholly or Partially Within Wilderness Areas

RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

Maintenance 

Responsibility

Amount in 

Wilderness

306763 Big John Reservoir 15 S. 6 W. 13 SWNW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

007182 Sorrell Reservoir 15 S. 6 W. 13 24

SESE 

NENE 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

007086 Spring Creek Reservoir 14 S. 5 W. 18 SESW 45 Ranch

Donated 

12/31/2013 All

306300 Antelope Pond 13 S. 3 W. 11 NWNW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306301 Little White Cow Pond 13 S. 3 W. 15 NESENE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306302 Antelope Spring Reservoir/ Kimball Res. 13 S. 3 W. 1 NENESE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306366 Sheep Hills Fence 13 S. 3 W. 10, 11, 12 Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

Water Development Trough and Headbox 13 S. 3 W. 12 NENW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

Sec 4 TGA Henry Rubelt Fence (near Rickard Crossing) 13 S. 3 W. 15, 21, 22 Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

3523 Twain Spring (Ryegrass Spring) 13 S. 3 W. 21 SESE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

White Cow Reservoir 13 S. 3 W. 12 SWSESW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

Antelope Spring Dugout 13 S. 3 W. 1 SWSWSE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

 Unnamed Reservoir by Sheep Spring 13 S. 3 W. 2 SESWNW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

309623 Current Creek Exclosure #3 Rebuild 9 S. 4 W. 1, 2 N/A BLM Part

306814 Burghardt Drift Fence/ Old Frank Meir 9 S. 3 W. 32,33 N1/2 N/A BLM Part

306141 Burghardt Pasture Fence 9 S. 4 W. 1 N/A Permittee Part

Langdon Fence 9 S. 3 W. multiple N/A Paula Ashby Part

Bogus Creek Fence/ Old Frank Meir Fence 9 S. 3 W. 6 NWNW David Rutan Permittee All

008551 Noon Creek Recon (9938) 9 S. 4 W.

1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 

10, 11

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

301143 North Fork Fence 9 S. 4 W. 10 NWNW

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

301278 Cliff Burn Reservoir 2 9 S. 5 W. 35 SENE

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

305357 Mesa Spring 9 S. 5 W. 28 NESE

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

305360 Kirshner Spring 9 S. 5 W. 34 SWNWNE

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

Gap Fence (South of Kirshner Spring) 9 S. 5 W. 34 SWNE

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

Noon Creek Gap Fence 9 S. 5 W. 36 NWNE

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

305857 Cliffs Bound Fence 9 S. 4 W. 10 SWSW

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

Big Springs Cabin 9 S. 4 W. 20 NWSE

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

306108 Headcut Spring Exclosure 9 S. 4 W. 20 NWSE BLM BLM All

306108 Headcut Spring Corral 9 S. 4 W. 20 NWSE

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

306814 Burghardt Drift Fence 9 S. 3 W. 32, 33

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee All

North Fork North Side Fence/Hanley's aquired 9 S. 6 W. 36

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee State Section

North Fork Owyhee Wilderness 

Projects in Burghardt Allotment 599 (closed to livestock effective November 1, 2011)

Projects in Bogus Creek FFR Allotment 577

Projects in Cliffs Allotment 501

Projects in Nickel Creek Allotment 548

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers - Appendices October 2014 Page 12 Appendix D
TABLE 3

Rangeland Management Projects 

Located Wholly or Partially Within Wilderness Areas

RIPS# PROJECTS T R SEC SUB Permittee

Maintenance 

Responsibility

Amount in 

Wilderness

Fence around the North end of M Stanford FFR 9 S. 5 W. 31, 32 N

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee

Holding fence around Headcut Spring 9 S. 4 W. 20

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee

Fence around South end of M Stanford FFR 9S. 5W. 31 S 1/2

Unnamed Fence in T9S R4W Sec19 9 S. 4 W. 19 W1/2

Anderson, Lowry, 

Stanford Permittee Part

301671 North Fork Rim Spring 10 S. 5 W. 5 NWNW Hanley Ranch Permittee All

Fence around the South end of M Stanford FFR 9 S. 5 W. 31 S 1/2 Hanley Ranch Permittee

Gap fence in bottom of North Fork part of 

Allotment boundary fence 9 S. 5 W. 33 SWNE Payne Family LLC Permittee

Juniper Creek Gap Fence at North Fork 9 S. 5 W. 32 NWNE Hanley Ranch Permittee

Gap Fence 9 S. 5 W. 32 SWNE Hanley Ranch Permittee

Allotment boundary fence between Trout Springs 

and Pleasant Valley 9 S./ 10 S 5 W. 33, 4 Payne Family LLC Permittee All

305195 Totorica Drift Fence 10 S. 5 W. 2, 11 E1/2 Payne Family LLC Permittee Part

306401 Pleasant Valley Reservoir/North Fork Res. 10 S. 4 W. 5 NWNW Payne Family LLC Permittee All

306402 Bedrock Reservoir/ Rim Reservoir 10 S. 5 W. 1 NESE Payne Family LLC Permittee All

304053 Battlegrounds Fence (Rubelt/Totorica) 10 S. 4 W. 4, 5, 8, 9 Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

Allotment boundary fence between Trout Springs 

and Pleasant Valley

9 S./ 10 

S 5 W. 33, 4 E1/2 Payne Family LLC Permittee All

Bob's Reservoir 9 S. 5 W. 36 SESWSW Payne Family LLC Permittee State Section

008551 Noon Creek Recon (9938) 9 S. 4 W.

1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 

10, 11 Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

300753 Currant Creek Fence 9 S. 4 W. 14 NENE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306451 Mountain View Reservoir 10 S. 4 W. 11 SESE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306452 Horseshoe Reservoir 10 S. 4 W. 12 NENW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306453 Hungry Reservoir 10 S. 4 W. 10 SENE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

305970 Battleground Boundary Fence 9 S. 4 W. 2 S1/2 Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee Part

304053 Battlegrounds Fence (Rubelt/Totorica) 10 S. 4 W. 4, 5, 8, 9 Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306489 Boni Reservoir 10 S. 4 W. 9 NWSENW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306488 Indian Battleground Reservoir 9 S. 4 W. 35 SENW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

306455 Lower Battleground Reservoir 10 S. 4 W. 3 SENW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

Sec 4 TGA Henry Rubelt fence (Short sections of fence) 10 S. 4 W. 9, 14 Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee Part

Water Trough 10 S. 4 W. 1 NENE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

301143 North Fork Gap Fences 9 S. 4 W. 10 NWNW Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

Unnamed Fence by Nickel Creek Table/ 

Refrigerator Gate Fence 10 S. 4 W. 1 NENE Juniper Grazing Assn Permittee All

008551 Noon Creek Recon (9938) 9 S. 4 W.

1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 

10, 11 Bob Bruce Permittee All

Projects in Indian Meadows Allotment 520

Projects in Trout Springs Allotment 539

Projects in Pleasant Valley Allotment 546

Projects in Nickel Creek Allotment 548

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers - Appendices October 2014 Page 13 Appendix D
Wilderness Range Project Maps

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers - Appendices October 2014 Page 14 Appendix D
List of Maps

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers - Appendices October 2014 Page 15 Appendix D
SOURCE OF DATA LAYERS FOR ALL MAPS

The sources of the data are from Idaho-BLM

Corporate Data, and the USGS.

Map Series Information

Every effort has been made to portray on the enclosed maps the location of each range management

project identified during the inventory. However, due to page size limitations, and in the interest of generating

a readable map, some projects that are located in close proximity are shown as one improvement. Some of these

projects will be shown in greater detail for permittee-specific discussions.

Map Symbols

Range Improvement

Corral

Trough

Reservoir

Horse Camp

Fence

Surface Management

BLM

Military

Indian Reservation

State of Idaho

Private

Wilderness

Routes

Paved Road

Improved Route

Primitive Route

Cherrystem Route

Administrative Route

Map Date: 9/19/2014

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The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these date for

individual use or aggregate use with other data is not

guaranteed. The following (map) cannot be made Section

508 compliant. For help with its data or information,

please contact the BLM Idaho State Office Webmaster

at 208-373-4000
Little

Jacks Creek

Wilderness

Big Jacks

Creek

Wilderness

East Rd

Lower

Rattlesnake Rd

Hill

Pasture Rd

Lower

Loop Rd

Battle

Creek Rd

Wickahoney Rd

51

Battle

Creek

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

China

Creek

Allotment

East Castle

Creek

Allotment

Owens

Allotment

T 9 S T 10 S T 8 S T 11 S

R 2 E R 3 E R 4 E R 5 E

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0 1.5 3

Miles

Big Jacks Creek Wilderness

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/25/2014
Poison

Butte

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

Miller Table

Seeding

Allotment

East

Canyon View

Allotment

Sheep

Creek SE

Allotment

Blackstone

Allotment

Bruneau

Hill

Allotment

Flat Top

Allotment

Winter Camp

Allotment

Seventy-One

Desert

Allotment

Sheep Creek

Trail

Indian Hot

Springs Rd

Broken Wagon

Flat Rd

Blackstone Rd

Three Creek-Clover

Crossing Rd

51

T 8 S T 12 S T 11 S T 9 S T 10 S

R 5 E R 6 E R 7 E R 8 E R 9 E

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0 1.5 3

Miles

Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness (North)

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/19/2014
Poison

Butte

Allotment

Bruneau

Canyon

Allotment

Sheep Creek

SE Allotment

Blackstone

Allotment

Diamond A

Allotment

Wilkins

Island

Allotment

Seventy-One

Desert

Allotment

Rock Corral Rd

LongDraw

Rd

Jarbidge

River Rd Three Creek-Clover

Crossing Rd

Rowland Rd

Idaho Centennial

Trail

Indian Hot

Springs Rd

The Arch Rd

Rowland Rd

Bernards

Bedground

Black

Stone

Poison Butte

Rizzi

Table

Triplet

Butte

Clover

Butte

Dorsey

Table

Arch

Table

Black

Rock

T 13 S T 14 S T 12 S T 15 S T 16 S

R 5 E R 6 E R 7 E R 8 E R 9 E

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0 1.5 3

Miles

Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness (South)

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/19/2014
Battle

Creek

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

East Castle

Creek

Allotment

Owens

Allotment

Mud Flat Rd

Rattlesnake Rd

Jacks Creek Rd

Battle

Creek

Rd

T 10 S T 8 S T 9 S T 7 S

R 1 E R 2 E R 3 E

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0 1 2

Miles

Little Jacks Creek Wilderness

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/19/2014
M Stanford

FFR

Allotment

Cliffs

Allotment

Indian

Meadows

Allotment

Trout

Springs

Allotment

Pleasant

Valley

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Bogus

Creek FFR

Allotment

Burghardt

Allotment

(Closed)

Burghardt

FFR

Allotment

Nickel

Creek FFR

Allotment Big Springs

Allotment

Nahas FFR

Allotment

Mud

Flat Rd

Mud Flat Rd

Mud

Flat Rd

C

C

o

re

tt

e

onwood

k Rd

Mud

Flat Rd

T 9 S

T 8 S T 9 S

T 8 S T 10 S

T 10 S

R 6 W R 5 W R 4 W R 3 W

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Miles

North Fork Owyhee Wilderness

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/19/2014

Detail View
D u c k V a l l e y D u c k V a l l e y

I n d i a n I n d i a n

R e s e r v a t i o n R e s e r v a t i o n

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

Nickel

Creek FFR

Allotment

Big Springs

Allotment

Riddle

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

Bybee Rd

Star

Ranch Rd

Garat Crossing Rd

Grasshopper Rd

45 Ranch Rd

T 14 S T 15 S T 11 S T 12 S T 13 S T 15 S

R 3 W R 2 W R 1 W R 1 E

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0 1.5 3

Miles

Owyhee River Wilderness (East)

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/24/2014
Dickshooter

Creek

Garat

Indvidual

Allotment

Bull Basin

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

Bull Basin

FFR Allotment

45 Allotment

(Closed)

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

Nickel

Creek FFR

Allotment

Tent Creek

Allotment

(Closed)

Big Springs

Allotment

South

Fork Rd

Rockflat Rd

Pipeline Rd

Juniper Mountain Rd

Grasshopper Rd

45 Ranch Rd

Nevada

Idaho

Oregon

Idaho

T 14 S T 12 S T 13 S T 15 S T 16 S

R 6 W R 5 W R 4 W R 3 W R 2 W

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0 1.5 3

Miles

Owyhee River Wilderness (West)

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/30/2014

Detail View
Camel

Falls Rd

Mud

Flat Rd

Spencer

Butte Rd

Mud

Flat Rd

Big Springs

Allotment

Black

FFR

Nahas

FFR

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0 0.5 1

Miles

Pole Creek Wilderness

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/19/2014
Owyhee

River

Wilderness

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

Big Springs

Allotment

Riddle

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

FFR

Star

Ranch Rd

Grasshopper Rd

T 14 S T 12 S T 13 S

R 3 W R 2 W R 1 W R 1 E

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Miles

Big Springs Allotment (South)

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/25/2014
Owyhee

River

Wilderness

Rockflat Rd

Juniper

Mountain Rd

Bull

Basin FFR

Trout

Springs

Allotment

Bull Basin

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

45 Allotment

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

T 13 S T 11 S T 12 S

R 6 W R 5 W R 4 W

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0 0.8 1.6

Miles

Bull Basin Allotment

Range Allotments and Improvements

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/25/2014
Cliffs

Allotment

Indian

Meadows

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Burghardt

Allotment

(Closed)

Big Springs

Allotment

Bogus

Creek

FFR

Burghardt

FFR

Nickel

Creek

FFR

Nahas

FFR

Mud

Flat Rd

North Fork

Owyhee

Wilderness

Pole Creek

Wilderness

T 8 S T 9 S T 10 S

R 4 W R 3 W R 2 W

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Burghardt Allotment (Closed)

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Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

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Bull Basin

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

Nickel

Creek FFR

Grasshopper Rd

Owyhee

River

Wilderness

Owyhee

River

Wilderness

T 12 S T 14 S T 13 S

R 5 W R 4 W R 3 W

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Castlehead Lambert Allotment and Nickel Creek FFR

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Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

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Cliffs

Allotment

Indian

Meadows

Allotment

Trout Springs

Allotment

Pleasant

Valley

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Burghardt

Allotment

(Closed)

M Stanford

FFR

Mud Flat Rd

Cottonwood

Creek Rd

North Fork

Owyhee

Wilderness

T 9 S T 10 S

R 6 W R 5 W R 5 W R 5 W R 4 W

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Cliffs, Pleasant Valley, and Trout Springs Allotments

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Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

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Detail View
Little

Jacks Creek

Wilderness

Big Jacks

Creek

Wilderness

Mud Flat Rd

Rattlesnake Rd

Creek Rd

Battle

Jacks

Creek Rd

Battle

Creek

Allotment

Big Springs

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

East Castle

Creek

Allotment

Owens

Allotment

T 10 S T 8 S T 9 S T 7 S

R 1 E R 2 E R 3 E R 4 E

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D u c k V a l l e y D u c k V a l l e y

I n d i a n I n d i a n

R e s e r v a t i o n R e s e r v a t i o n

Owyhee

River

Wilderness

Garat

Indvidual

Allotment

Bull Basin

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

45 Allotment

(Closed)

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

Tent Creek

Allotment

(Closed)

Big Springs

Allotment

Riddle

Allotment

Bybee Rd

Fork Rd

South

Pipeline Rd

Crossing Rd

Garat

45 Ranch Rd

T 15 S T 16 S T 14 S T 13 S

R 5 W R 4 W R 3 W R 2 W R 1 W R 1 E R 2 E

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Garat Allotment

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Boise District

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Camel

Falls Rd

Mud

Flat Rd

Spencer

Butte Rd

Pole Creek

Wilderness

Burghardt

Allotment

Burghardt

FFR

Allotment

Big Springs

Allotment

Black FFR

Nahas FFR Allotment

Allotment

T 11 S T 9 S T 10 S

R 3 W R 2 W R 1 W

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U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/25/2014
Cliffs

Allotment

Indian

Meadows

Allotment

Pleasant

Valley

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Bogus Creek

FFR Allotment

Burghardt

Allotment

(Closed)

Burghardt

FFR

Allotment

Nickel

Creek FFR Big Springs

Allotment

North Fork

Owyhee

Wilderness

Mud

Flat Rd

Mud

Flat Rd

T 9 S T 10 S

R 5 W R 4 W R 3 W

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Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

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Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

Nickel

Creek FFR

Allotment

Big Springs

Allotment

Owyhee

River

Wilderness

Grasshopper Rd

T 13 S T 12 S

R 4 W R 3 W R 2 W

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Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

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Detail View
Battle

Creek

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

China Creek

Allotment

East Castle

Creek

Allotment

Owens

Allotment

Little

Jacks Creek

Wilderness

Big Jacks

Creek

Wilderness

Big Jacks

Creek

Wilderness

Lower East Rd

Rattlesnake Rd

Broken Wagon

Flat Rd

Hill

Pasture Rd

Lower

Loop Rd

Battle

Creek

Rd

W ci kahoney Rd

51

T 9 S T 10 S T 8 S T 11 S

R 2 E R 3 E R 4 E R 5 E

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Boise District

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I n d i a n I n d i a n

R e s e r v a t i o n R e s e r v a t i o n

Garat

Crossing Rd

Bybee Rd

Owyhee

River

Wilderness

Owyhee

River

Wilderness

Garat

Allotment

Big Springs

Allotment

Riddle

Allotment

Northwest

Allotment

T 14 S T 12 S T 13 S T 15 S

R 2 W R 1 W R 1 E R 2 E

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Owyhee

River

Wilderness

South

Fork

Rd

45 Ranch Rd

Nickel

Creek

FFR

Garat

Indvidual

Allotment

Bull Basin

Allotment

Nickel

Creek

Allotment

Garat

Allotment

45 Allotment

Castlehead/Lambert

Allotment

Tent Creek

Allotment

T 14 S T 15 S T 13 S T 16 S

R 6 W R 5 W R 4 W R 3 W

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45 and Tent Creek Allotments (Closed)

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Bureau of Land Management, Idaho

Boise District

Map Date: 9/24/2014
Appendix E



Water Quality Sampling of Wild & Scenic River 

Segments
Appendix E: Water Quality Sampling of Wild & Scenic River Segments

Water quality samples were collected along each of the 16 designated wild and scenic river 

segments during low flow and high flow periods to form baseline water quality data against 

which subsequent Wild & Scenic River monitoring could be evaluated, as required by the Wild 

and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. The following parameters were selected for sampling based on 

research conducted on the Selway and Middle Fork of the Salmon Rivers by the Idaho 

Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ), and consistent with guidelines developed by the 

Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council:

• Conductivity: Measures the ability of water to pass an electrical current, which indicates 

the presence of inorganic dissolved solids in water, such as chloride, nitrate, sulfate, and 

phosphate anions (negative ions) or sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and aluminum 

cations (positive ions). Conductivity is measured in micromhos per centimeter 

(μmhos/cm) or microsiemens per centimeter (μs/cm).

• pH: The measure of acidity or alkalinity, with 7.0 being neutral. Measures above 7.0 are 

increasingly basic (alkaline), and measures below 7.0 are increasingly acidic. Optimum 

values should be within the range of 6.5 to 9.0.

• Dissolved Oxygen: The measure of the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water, 

usually expressed in milligrams per liter (mg/1). Measurements should exceed 6 mg/l at

all times for aquatic systems.

• Ammonia + Nitrate + Nitrite: Ammonia in most waters is a product of the biological 

degradation of nitrogenous organic matter. Nitrate is formed from the complete 

oxidation of ammonium by certain micro-organisms in which nitrite is an intermediate 

product. 

• Total Phosphorus: Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant and animal 

development. However, too much of the nutrient can cause accelerated plant growth, 

algae blooms, and increase the amount of material available for decomposition (which 

lowers dissolved oxygen). An acceptable range for total phosphorus is 10 μs/L to 40 

μs/L.

• Total Suspended Solids (TSS): The measure of undissolved organic and inorganic matter 

suspended in surface water. TSS can be measured by the level of conductivity (see 

above). 

• Turbidity: A measure of the clarity of water; how much the suspended material absorbs 

and/or scatters light rays - usually determined by measuring light diffraction (reported 

in turbidity units). Materials that increase turbidity (reduce clarity) are suspended clay, 

silt, sand, algae, plankton, microbes, and other substances.

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• Temperature: The degrees, in Centigrade and/or Fahrenheit, of the water column in a 

stream. Aquatic systems require water temperatures of 22°C or less with a maximum 

daily average of no greater than 19°C. Waters supporting salmonid spawning require

temperatures of 13°C or less, with a maximum daily average no greater than 9°C.

Protocol for collecting low flow water quality data and samples: 

• Bring water kit from lab with sealed containers. 

• Take water sample upstream of disturbances (i.e., road, bridge, trail crossing, etc.) in a 

location that is representative of the stream segment. 

• Place container into the water column near the middle of the stream, ensuring you are 

standing downstream of the sample. Do not collect sample from a pool or slow moving 

water.

• Record water temperature and observations of turbidity (clarity) of water, as well as 

stream segment name in the field using a Trimble Juno GPS unit. 

• Keep collected samples in a cooler with ice and deliver to the lab within 24 hours. 

Protocol for collecting high flow water quality data (High flow data was collected with the 

Scout II probe and the HANNA probe instruments, which were only capable of reading 

temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and conductivity): 

• Place the data collection probe in moving water, allowing 2-3 minutes for the setting 

and instrument to adjust. 

• Record data from display screen both in a notebook and in a Trimble Juno GPS unit.

• Take a photo point to ensure that data collection point is recorded. 

• Note time of day and weather conditions.

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Table A-1: High (H) and low (L) flow water quality sampling results (2011) for the 16 Wild and Scenic River segments

Water 

Segment/Collection 

dates

Temperature 

(°C/°F)

Conductivity 

(μS/cm)

pH 

(mg/L)

Dissolved 

Oxygen Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite

TSS/total 

suspended 

solids (mg/L) 

Turbidity 

(NTU)

Total 

Phosphorus 

(μg/L)

Seasonal Cold 

Water Biota 

Standards

<23 °C

Baseline 

use only 

(BO)

BO >5 Calculation varies BO <25 BO

Battle Creek L - 

11/04/10 7°C/45°F 142 7.5 n/a .02/<0.03/<0.01 3 clear 0.026

Battle Creek H - 

4/13/2011 7°C/45°F 0.44 7.7 9.74 n/a n/a Moderately cloudy n/a

Bruneau River L - 

11/16/2010 10°C/50°F 172 8.1 n/a <0.01/<0.30/<0.01 6 clear 0.013

Bruneau River H n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Big Jacks Creek L - 

12/16/2010 3°C/37°F n/a 7.9 n/a 0.10/0.45/<0.1 11 Slightly cloudy 0.08

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Water 

Segment/Collection 

dates

Temperature 

(°C/°F)

Conductivity 

(μS/cm)

pH 

(mg/L)

Dissolved 

Oxygen Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite

TSS/total 

suspended 

solids (mg/L) 

Turbidity 

(NTU)

Total 

Phosphorus 

(μg/L)

Big Jacks Creek H - 

4/28/2011 11°C/52°F 1.2 8.5 8.3 n/a n/a Slightly cloudy n/a

W. Fork Bruneau L 

-11/17/2010 7°C/456°F 226 8 n/a <0.01/<0.30/<0.1 16 clear 0.016

W. Fork Bruneau 

H n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Deep Creek L - 

11/2/2012 9°C/48°F 114 n/a n/a 0.01 n/a n/a 3 clear 0.02

Deep Creek H - 

4/13/2011 6°C/42.8°F 0.38 7.4 10.04 n/a n/a Moderately cloudy n/a

Cottonwood Creek 

L - 2/8/2011 5°C/41°F 1 7.8 10 0.06/0.52/<0.01 5 Slightly cloudy 0.093

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Water 

Segment/Collection 

dates

Temperature 

(°C/°F)

Conductivity 

(μS/cm)

pH 

(mg/L)

Dissolved 

Oxygen Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite

TSS/total 

suspended 

solids (mg/L) 

Turbidity 

(NTU)

Total 

Phosphorus 

(μg/L)

Cottonwood Creek 

H - 5/4/2011 9°C/48°F 1.09 7.9 8.2 n/a n/a Slightly cloudy n/a

Duncan Creek L - 

12/16/2010 3°C/37°F n/a 7.8 n/a 0.26/<0.30/<0.01 5 Slightly cloudy 0.076

Duncan Creek H - 

4/28/2011 12°C/54°F 1.24 8.3 7.6 n/a n/a clear n/a

Jarbidge River 

(top) L - 

11/09/2010

4°C/39°F 62.3 7.4 n/a <0.01/<0.30/<0.01 <1.0 Clear 0.019

Jarbidge River 

(end) L - 

11/17/2010

5°C/41°F 69.9 7.5 n/a <0.01/<0.30/<0.01 19 clear 0.01

Jarbidge Rvr H n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Water 

Segment/Collection 

dates

Temperature 

(°C/°F)

Conductivity 

(μS/cm)

pH 

(mg/L)

Dissolved 

Oxygen Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite

TSS/total 

suspended 

solids (mg/L) 

Turbidity 

(NTU)

Total 

Phosphorus 

(μg/L)

Little Jacks Creek L 

- 2/7/2011 15°C/59°F 1 7.7 11.8 0.01/<0.30/<0.01 <1.0 Slightly cloudy 0.056

Little Jacks Creek H 

- 6/15/2011 13°C/55°F n/a 8.3 8.2 n/a n/a clear n/a

North Fork 

Owyhee Rvr L - 

11/2/2010

5°C/41°F 89.7 n/a n/a <0.01/<0.30/<0.01 2 clear 0.021

North Fork 

Owyhee Rvr H - 

4/17/2011

7°C/45°F 0.4 7.7 10 n/a n/a Extremely 

cloudy n/a

Owyhee Rvr L11/04/2010 9°C/48°F 317 8.3 n/a 0.03/<0.30/<0.01 3 clear 0.035

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Water 

Segment/Collection 

dates

Temperature 

(°C/°F)

Conductivity 

(μS/cm)

pH 

(mg/L)

Dissolved 

Oxygen Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite

TSS/total 

suspended 

solids (mg/L) 

Turbidity 

(NTU)

Total 

Phosphorus 

(μg/L)

Owyhee Rvr H - 

4/12/2011 7°C/45°F 1.76 8.3 10.2 n/a n/a Moderately cloudy n/a

Red Canyon Creek 

L-11/03/2010 10°C/50°F 83.8 n/a n/a <0.01/0.51/<0.01 3 Slightly cloudy 0.019

Red Canyon Creek 

H n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Sheep Creek L11/18/2010 6°C/43°F 159 8.3 n/a 0.05/<0.30/<0.01 <1.0 clear 0.015

Sheep Creek H n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

South Fork 

Owyhee Rvr L - 

1/4/2011

0°C/32°F 357 n/a n/a 0.05/<0.30/<0.01 9 clear 0.048

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Water 

Segment/Collection 

dates

Temperature 

(°C/°F)

Conductivity 

(μS/cm)

pH 

(mg/L)

Dissolved 

Oxygen Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite

TSS/total 

suspended 

solids (mg/L) 

Turbidity 

(NTU)

Total 

Phosphorus 

(μg/L)

South Fork 

Owyhee Rvr H - 

4/26/2011

7°C/45°F 2.7 8.4 9.6 n/a n/a Extremely 

cloudy n/a

Wickahoney Creek 

L - 2/01/2011 0°C/32°F 2 8 11.58 0.04/<0.30/<0.01 7 Slightly 

cloudy 0.13

Wickahoney Creek 

H - 4/28/2011 14°C/57°F 1.52 8.1 7.4 n/a n/a Slightly cloudy n/a

*Dickshooter 

Creek L,H n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

*Due to the remote location and proximity to private lands, Dickshooter Creek data will be collected at a later time. 

Section 051 of Idaho's Water Quality Standards (IDAPA 58.01.02.051)

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Appendix F



Summary of Traffic Count Data
Summary of Traffic Counter Data as of September 2014.

1 ADT is calculated by dividing the total counts for a given year by the number of days in which data was gathered 

during that year. 2 Estimated annual visits for counters with less than one complete year’s data are calculated by multiplying the ADT 

by 365. Note: Annual totals have been rounded to the nearest whole number. The numbers represent the total 

number of vehicles multiplied by an assumed average of 2.3 people per vehicle. 

Wilderness Area TRAFx Counter

Days 

with data

Average 

Daily Traffic1

(ADT)

Estimated 

Total Annual

Visits2 

Big Jacks Creek Wickahoney Road 486 7.4 2,701

Bruneau – Jarbidge 

Rivers

Bruneau Canyon Overlook 759 12.0 4,380

Roberson East Trail 1,087 0.5 183

Tindall Trail 859 0.2 73

Bruneau River Put-in 776 2.6 949

JP Desert Twin Lakes 454 0.9 329

Sheep Creek 368 2.2 803

Arch Canyon 763 1.4 511

Murphy Hot Springs 1,055 7.2 2,628

Indian Hotsprings (west) 302 0.6 219

Little Jacks Creek Mud Flat Rd /Poison Creek 820 52.7 19,236

Little Jacks Creek 419 0.4 142

North Fork Owyhee

Cherrystem (west) 536 0.2 73

Cherrystem (east) 329 0.1 37

Mud Flat Rd / North Fork 

Campground 459 43.2 15,768

Owyhee River

Crutcher Crossing 982 0.4 146

Rickert 290 0.5 183

Garat 909 0.3 110

South Fork Pipeline 714 0.6 219

Battle Creek 416 0.1 37

Juniper Mountain 459 3.7 1,351

Walcot Cherrystem 311 0.1 37

Pole Creek Pole Creek 444 0.1 37

Totals 23 counters 13,997 Average = 6.0 50,152

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Appendix G



Minimum Requirements Decision Guide

 
ARTHUR CARHART NATIONAL WILDERNESS TRAINING CENTER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 DECISION GUIDE

OVERVIEW

“. . . except as necessary to meet minimum requirements for the administration of the 

area for the purpose of this Act...”

– the Wilderness Act, 1964

Introduction

The Minimum Requirements Decision Guide (MRDG) is designed to assist wilderness managers in 

making appropriate decisions in wilderness. Use of the MRDG requires familiarity with the difference 

between wilderness and other public lands as defined by the Wilderness Act

This Overview document provides general information about the MRDG process, its origination, and 

how it relates to other processes such as NEPA analysis. Please refer to the accompanying MRDG

Instructions and MRDG Worksheets for specific information about completing the MRDG.

Wilderness Act Guidance

The concept of Minimum Requirements comes from Section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act of 1964: 

“Except as specifically provided for in this Act, and subject to existing private rights, there shall 

be no commercial enterprise and no permanent road within any wilderness area designated by 

this Act and except as necessary to meet minimum requirements for the administration of the 

area for the purpose of this Act (including measures required in emergencies involving the

health and safety of persons within the area), there shall be no temporary road, no use of

motor vehicles, motorized equipment or motorboats, no landing of aircraft, no other form of 

mechanical transport, and no structure or installation within any such area.” (emphasis added)

Applicable actions include, but are not limited to, scientific monitoring, research, recreational 

developments (trails, bridges, signs, etc.), and activities related to special provisions mandated by the 

Wilderness Act or subsequent legislation (such as grazing, exercising mineral rights, access to 

inholdings, maintenance of water developments, and commercial services).

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The following three boxes contain excerpts from the Wilderness Act of 1964 that may be useful 

reminders of key provisions of the law applicable to the use of this Minimum Requirements Decision 

Guide.

In addition to the Wilderness Act, subsequent legislation and agency policy may influence 

determination of the minimum requirement. In some instances, Agencies have included more 

guidance and definitions in their respective policies. Please See Agency Guidelines for more specific 

information. 

What is wilderness? 

“...lands designated for preservation and protection in their natural condition...” Section 2(a) 

“...an area of undeveloped Federal land retaining its primeval character and influence, without 

permanent improvements or human habitation...” Section 2(c)

“...generally appears to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprint of man’s 

work substantially unnoticeable...” Section 2(c)

“...has outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation...” Section 

2(c)

“...may also contain ecological, geological, or other features of scientific, educational, scenic, or 

historical value.” Section 2(c)

How is wilderness administered?

“...shall be administered for the use and enjoyment of the American people in such manner as will leave 

them unimpaired for future use and enjoyment as wilderness, and so as to provide for the protection of 

these areas, the preservation of their wilderness character, and for the gathering and dissemination of 

information regarding their use and enjoyment as wilderness...” Section 2(a)

 

“A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his works dominate the landscape, is hereby 

recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man is 

a visitor who does not remain.” Section 2(c)

“An area of wilderness is...protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions and... its 

preservation and use in an unimpaired condition...” Section 2(c)

“...each agency administering wilderness... shall be responsible for preserving the wilderness character 

of the area...” Section 4(b)

“...wilderness areas shall be devoted to the public purposes of recreational, scenic, scientific, 

educational, conservation, and historical use.” Section 4(b)

What is the purpose of wilderness?

“In order to assure that an increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing 

mechanization, does not occupy and modify all areas within the United States..., leaving no lands 

designated for preservation and protection in their natural condition, it is hereby declared to be the policy 

of Congress to secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an 

enduring resource of wilderness.” Section 2(a)

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Use of this Guide

The MRDG is a process to identify, analyze, and select management actions that are the minimum 

necessary for wilderness administration. It applies this direction from the Act and incorporates a twostep process. Step 1 determines whether administrative action is necessary. If action is found to be 

necessary, then Step 2 provides guidance for determining the minimum activity. Step 2 has been 

referred to as determining the minimum tool but could include any type of activity, method, or 

equipment. 

The MRDG can be used as:

 - a process for evaluation and documentation;

 - a guide to help discuss proposals with interested parties; or

 - a review of on-going management practices to determine if they are necessary or if a 

 less intrusive practice can be implemented.

The level of detail and effort necessary to effectively utilize the MRDG process depends on the scope 

and complexity of the issue or problem being considered. One person might adequately analyze 

simple actions; complex actions may require the coordination of several resource specialists. 

Likewise, some issues warrant public scoping and involvement with stakeholders to provide 

information, gather input, and make a better decision.

The MRDG Worksheets provide a series of questions about the necessity of taking any action to 

resolve a situation and the most appropriate methods or tools to use. The decision to approve an 

action is a critical aspect of wilderness management. At times, the decision is not straightforward and 

requires a delicate balancing act. (Note that the use of the word "decision" here is not the same as a 

NEPA decision, but rather a recommended course of action. See the section The MRDG and NEPA,

below.)

Emergencies

Do not use the MRDG for emergency situations; follow procedures already outlined in approved 

emergency plans. The minimum requirements concept should be incorporated into such plans when 

they are being prepared, so that minimum necessary methods and tools are being utilized to meet the 

needs of the emergency.

Safety

The safety of wilderness visitors, employees, volunteers, and contractors is a priority in all decisions 

and actions. Complying with Section 4(c) of The Wilderness Act and conducting a minimum 

requirements analysis using the MRDG does not alter or diminish this need.

The MRDG is intended to help identify, analyze and select management actions that are the minimum 

necessary for wilderness without compromising safety. A fair and honest evaluation of all available 

options, within agency safety requirements, is needed to make an appropriate decision for 

wilderness. Wilderness managers are encouraged to learn, cultivate, and share traditional and 

primitive skills and develop alternative minimum impact methods and tools that allow activities to be 

accomplished safely with a minimal amount of impairment to the wilderness character.

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The MRDG and NEPA 

The Minimum Requirements Decision Guide is designed to assist with preparation of a NEPA 

analysis, if needed, but is not a substitute for a NEPA analysis. Portions of the MRDG may be 

transferable to a subsequent NEPA analysis as shown below. 

Agency NEPA guidelines do not necessarily require a process to determine if administrative action in 

wilderness is necessary or to select the administrative activity that causes the least adverse effect to

the wilderness resource and character. The MRDG provides a method to determine the necessity of 

an action and how to minimize impacts; NEPA analysis compares and discloses the environmental 

effects of alternatives, documents a decision, and requires public involvement.

Process Comparison

Minimum Requirements Decision Guide NEPA Analysis

STEP 1: Determine if Action is necessary.

 Description Purpose and need for action

Existing environment or condition

Valid existing rights, special provisions, or other 

legislation, or wilderness character (Step 1A-C) 

Management direction

Issues

STEP 2: Determine the minimum tool.

 Alternative descriptions Proposed Action and Alternatives

 Alternative comparison criteria Alternative comparison by issues

 Effects to wilderness character Environmental consequences

 Selected alternative Decision

 Rationale Reasons for the decision

 Monitoring/reporting requirements Decision conditions

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The MRDG and the Planning Process

The degree to which the MRDG can be useful in the planning process will vary depending on the 

scope of the process and the objectives for the plan. Listed below are the three typical planning levels 

in use by the agencies and a suggested use of the MRDG. 

Planning Level Use of the MRDG

Comprehensive Land Use Planning (i.e. forest 

plans, park plans, refuge plans, resource 

management plans, and wilderness 

management plans) 

- Establish or modify desired condition, general 

unit standards or guidelines and/or make land 

use allocations

Use the MRDG to help screen alternatives in 

anticipation of the need to authorize actions in 

the future while ensuring the preservation of 

wilderness resource and character.

Programmatic Planning (i.e. Monitoring Plans, 

Fire Plans, Search & Rescue and other 

"incidents," etc.)

- Analysis of multiple, similar, or routine project 

proposals or activities (trail maintenance, 

monitoring, dam maintenance, etc.) in one 

assessment

Use the MRDG to prepare a single analysis for 

similar, current, and/or future actions where the 

social and biophysical values and potential 

effects will be nearly identical. 

Create a ‘decision tree’ or ‘GO/NO GO 

checklist’ to be able to assess the necessity for 

action involving the Section 4(c) uses as similar 

needs come along in the future.

Project or Site Specific Planning (i.e. wildlife 

survey, stream crossing, trail repair, weed 

treatment, etc.)

- Analysis of site-specific or non-recurring 

actions.

Use the MRDG to determine if administrative 

action is necessary and, if so, determine the 

minimum activity. 

Habits, Assumptions, and the Spirit of the Wilderness Act

Limited budgets and other priorities for staff and crew time make implementing the minimum requirements 

provision of the Wilderness Act more challenging. It’s tempting to use the Section 4(c) provision, and the 

MRDG to justify an exception to allow use of motorized equipment, or any of the other prohibited uses, 

thinking we will get the job done quicker, easier, or cheaper without having to obtain the additional 

primitive/traditional skills training or tools or utilize an unfamiliar method. 

The National Wilderness Preservation System was established, in part, to designate lands as wilderness 

to guard against a “growing mechanization” and to provide for areas to be managed “in contrast’ to other 

lands. The Wilderness Act contains no provision that mandates use of ‘quicker, cheaper, and easier’ as 

criteria for authorizing any of the prohibited uses. The only criteria is to determine that it is the minimum 

necessary requirement. Agency policy further defines or adds to this decision criteria. Habits that make 

us think that motorized equipment is the best choice can be changed and the MRDG can help if it is used 

as an analysis tool and not a justification statement or approval form.

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Appendix H



Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

for the

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers Management Plan

Bureau of Land Management

Environmental Assessment No. DOI-BLM-ID-B000-2011-0001-EA

Finding of No Significant Impact:

We have reviewed Environmental Assessment (EA) No. DOI-BLM-ID-B000-2011-0001-EA for the 

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers Management Plan. After considering the 

environmental impacts described in the EA, incorporated herein, we have determined that the proposed 

action will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and that an environmental impact 

statement (EIS) is not required. This finding and conclusion is based on our consideration of the Council 

on Environmental Quality (CEQ) criteria for significance (40 CFR 1508.27), both with regard to the 

context and intensity of impacts described in the EA.

Context:

The six Owyhee Canyonlands wilderness areas are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, 

and the 16 designated wild & scenic river segments are part of the National System of Wild & Scenic 

Rivers. These areas are of most interest to the neighboring residents of Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada.

Intensity:

The following 13 statements serve as a checklist that describe how the project’s proposed action or 

associated Environmental Analysis relates to the criteria for significance defined by CEQ. Intensity has 

been addressed by describing how project activities relate to each criteria and what was considered during 

our analysis that was significant.

1. Impacts that may be both beneficial and adverse.

The EA has considered both beneficial and adverse effects of the wilderness management plan (WMP). 

On the whole, the WMP will result in enhancements to the wilderness characteristics of solitude, 

naturalness, and opportunities for primitive recreation. The WMP will also further the protection and 

enhancement of outstandingly remarkable values along wild & scenic river corridors. Preserving these 

natural systems is considered as improving the quality of the human environment through proactive 

management, and is not considered a significant effect in either the short or long term.

2. Have significant impacts on public health or safety. 

Implementation of the proposed WMP will not result in potentially substantial or adverse impacts to 

public health or safety.

3. Have significant impacts on such natural resources and unique geographic characteristics as historic 

or cultural resources; park, recreation or refuge lands; wilderness areas; wild or scenic rivers; national 

natural landmarks; sole or principal drinking water aquifers; prime farmlands; wetlands (Executive 

Order 11990); floodplains (Executive Order 11988); national monuments; migratory birds; and other 

ecologically significant or critical areas. 
Affected areas are located within and adjacent to wilderness areas and wild & scenic river corridors. The 

areas were designated because of their unique characteristics, which include high scenic values, diverse 

cultural resources, important wildlife habitat (i.e., bull trout, greater sage grouse, and California bighorn 

sheep), and opportunities for solitude and primitive recreational pursuits. 

4. Have highly controversial environmental effects or involve unresolved conflicts concerning 

alternative uses of available resources [NEPA Section 102(2)(E)]. 

The effects of implementing the WMP are well known and documented and not highly controversial in 

that WMPs are essential to maintaining the natural condition of wilderness areas and wild & scenic rivers, 

as required by the Wilderness Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

5. Have highly uncertain and potentially significant environmental effects or involve unique or unknown 

environmental risks. 

No effects are identified in the EA that are considered uncertain or involve unknown risks. All actions 

proposed to be employed are considered to be accepted standard practices.

6. Establish a precedent for future action or represent a decision in principle about future actions with 

potentially significant environmental effects. 

The proposed action does not establish a precedent for future actions with significant effects and does not 

represent a decision in principle about a future consideration.

7. Have a direct relationship to other actions with individually insignificant, but cumulatively significant 

environmental effects. 

The EA identified no significant cumulative impacts for the proposed action.

8. Have significant impacts on properties listed, or eligible for listing, on the National Register of 

Historic Places as determined by either the bureau or office. 

The proposed action will not cause the loss or destruction of important or significant scientific, cultural, 

or historic resources.

9. Have significant impacts on species listed, or proposed to be listed, on the List of Endangered or 

Threatened Species, or have significant impacts on designated Critical Habitat for these species. 

The Jarbidge and Bruneau Rivers, which flow through the Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness, are 

designated critical habitat for the threatened bull trout. In addition, the endangered Bruneau hot 

springsnail occurs in the lower reach of the Bruneau River. Potential impacts to these two species and 

their habitat will be reduced by management actions designed to minimize potential effects of human 

activities within and adjacent to these river corridors. Actions included in the WMP are consistent and 

compatible with those discussed and evaluated in the 1998 Programmatic Range-wide Biological 

Assessment and Biological Opinion for bull trout, and in the 2008 Biological Assessments and Biological 

Opinions for listed and candidate species existing in areas covered by the 1987 Jarbidge and 1999 

Owyhee Resource Management Plans. In addition, although bald eagles were delisted in 2007, Section 7 

consultation regarding the effects of ongoing activities to the species was previously completed through a 

November 1999 letter of concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
10. Violate Federal, State, local, or tribal laws or requirements imposed for the protection of the 

environment. 

The proposed action will not violate or threaten to violate any Federal, State, or local law, regulation, or 

ordinance imposed for the protection of the environment.

11. Have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations (Executive 

Order 12898). 

The proposed action will not disproportionately affect low income or minority populations.

12. Limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites on Federal lands by Indian religious 

practitioners or significantly adversely affect the physical integrity of such sacred sites (Executive 

Order 13007). 

The proposed action will have no adverse effect on the physical integrity of cultural and sacred sites. 

Ceremonial use of cultural and sacred sites is not affected by the proposed action. Requests for motorized 

or mechanized access to cultural and sacred sites will be evaluated through the MRA process. 

13. Contribute to the introduction, continued existence, or spread of noxious weeds or non-native 

invasive species known to occur in the area or actions that may promote the introduction, growth, or 

expansion of the range of such species (Federal Noxious Weed Control Act and Executive Order 

13112).

Implementation of the proposed WMP will not contribute to the introduction or spread of noxious weeds 

or non-native invasive species.

Approved by: /s/James M. Fincher 4/10/2015

James M. Fincher Date

Boise District Manager

Approved by: /s/Michael C. Courtney 4/10/2015

Michael C. Courtney Date

Twin Falls District Manager