Replace 14 culverts on the Tellico and Ocoee Ranger Districts which are serving as migration barriers to fishes, are at risk of failure, or have already failed. Project would follow design elements to limit the impact to aquatic species.
Location
The project is located in the Citico Creek Watershed on the Tellico Ranger District and in many locations on the Ocoee Ranger District. See maps located in Supporting Documents.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/22/2021
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance |
| South Zone Culvert Replacement Project- Ocoee Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 01/11/2023 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District; Tellico Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |