Decision Memo Completed

Trail Fork Aquatic Organism Passage (Culvert Replacement) Project

Cherokee National Forest Cocke, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to improve passage for aquatic organisms, restore stream channel and protect the road crossing and stream from damage during flooding events.

Location

Boomer Den area of Cocke County, Tennessee

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/08/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Trail Fork Aquatic Organism Passage (Culvert Replacement) ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2021
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District; Watauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management