Decision Memo Completed

Grizzly Mine Adits Closure

Los Padres National Forest Monterey, California Monterey Ranger District

Installation of three bat gates on three adits at the Grizzly mine to prevent human - bat interaction. Project will improve bat habitat and reduce safety risk to visitors.

Location

The Grizzly mine is located in Alder Creek about 1/4 mile above Alder campground in Monterey County in the Monterey District, Los Padres NF.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Grizzly Mine ClosureDecision Signed Date: 02/11/2020
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsMonterey Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants