Decision Memo Completed

Houston Valley Visitor Access Enhancement Project

Cherokee National Forest Cocke, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

The proposed action is to provide a safe creek crossing location to access Houston Valley Recreation Area and protect the streambank. The proposed action is needed for visitor safety and to mitigate negative effects to aquatic species.

Location

Houston Valley Recreation Area, Cocke County, TN

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/24/2022
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Watershed Improvements
Houston Valley Visitor Access Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/23/2023
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management