Are any of the streams listed for not meeting water quality standards?
If all streams meet water quality standards, that should be noted as well. (380-10) Response: None of the streams in the project are listed as water quality limited under section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Comment: What will be the impact on water quality? Harvesting and road building that would likely occur if the land exchange takes place could potentially degrade existing remnants of high quality aquatic and riparian habitats with resultant degradation of water quality. (107-4, 380-4, 415-1, 1010-2) Response: Both the Forest Service and Crown Pacific must meet the requirements of federal and state water quality laws and regulations. Implementation of the State Water Quality Management Plan on NFS lands is described in a 1979 Memorandum of Understanding and a 1990 Memorandum of Agreement between the Forest Service and the DEQ. The Forest Service currently implements Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with various management activities in order to protect water quality. T
