Decision Memo Completed

Hughes Fork Culvert and Aquatic Organism Passage Replacement

Daniel Boone National Forest Jackson, Kentucky London Ranger District

Replace a degraded and failing culvert at Hughes Fork Crossing with a stream simulation crossing to allow passage of aquatic organisms (AOP), including fish, frogs, and amphibians.

Location

Hughes Fork Creek NFSR 4 at milepost 3.63 near the Turkey Foot Campground, between the towns of New Zion and McKee, Kentucky.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/16/2019
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Hughes Fork Culvert and Aquatic Organism Passage ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 08/19/2020
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants