The eagles use Ash Creek, including the reach near the trail, for foraging. Ash Creek currently receives substantial pubic use in the form of fishing and camping. The trail is not expected to change the amount of use along the creek to a measurable degree. The planned trailhead is 600 feet from Ash Creek. No winter use of the trail is expected.
Snow cover is normally too erratic for over snow recreation.
There would be no effects to the territory and no effect to the foraging habitat. It is my determination that implementing the proposed action as described above will have no effect on the Modoc sucker, the bald eagle or their designated critical habitats. This determination is based on the minimal amount of ground disturbance associated with the trail, the distance to the eagle territory and the anticipated light use of the trail by the public.