Decision Memo Completed

Research to study the role of temperature in determining aquatic insect emergence quantity.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Habersham; Rabun; Stephens, Georgia Chattooga River Ranger District

Investigating the role of temperature in determining aquatic insect emergence quantity, size structure, and phenology.

Location

It is propose to monitor 3 streams in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area for aquatic insect emergence after a pilot study to assess the thermal regime of 7 streams in the forest boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2019
2
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
Research to study the role of temperature in determining aquatic insect emergence quantity.Decision Signed Date: 01/06/2020
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsChattooga River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Research