Environmental Assessment Completed

Ackerson Meadow Restoration Project

Stanislaus National Forest Tuolumne, California Groveland Ranger District

Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park jointly propose actions to reduce erosion and restore wetland functionality at Ackerson and South Ackerson Meadows (Ackerson Meadow complex). Yosemite National Park is the lead agency for the EA.

Location

The project is off Evergreen Road, approximately 3 miles north of Highway 120 on USFS and NPS lands. It is part of a large meadow complex and is specifically located in sections 23-26,T1S; R19.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/14/2021
2
Comment Period
06/02/2021
3
Objection Period Start
07/27/2021
4
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Ackerson Meadow Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/21/2021
ForestsStanislaus National Forest
DistrictsGroveland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management