Decision Memo Completed

Catawba Falls Phase II: Trail Improvements & Dam Removal

National Forests in North Carolina McDowell, North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District

The proposed action is to improve and/or relocate trail between the parking lot and upper falls, and construct a viewing platform(s). In addition, a dam and old building will be removed.

Location

Catawba Falls

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/09/2012
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
Catawba Falls Phase IIDecision Signed Date: 06/11/2015
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsGrandfather Ranger District
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants