Decision Memo Cancelled

Trail 8500 Riparian Area Repairs

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

Two sections of motorized trail 8500 are located along Jim Creek and damage to the riparian area and trail is occurring due to cattle and recreational use. Gabion baskets and buck and rail fence would be installed to mitigate damage to the stream.

Location

Approximately 17.5 miles southeast of Lead, SD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/17/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management