The proposal includes removal of tailings piles along Big Creek, removal and replacement of several stream crossings (either culverts or concrete fords), restoration of stream channels and aquatic habitat including fish/aquatic organism passage.
Location
Montgomery County, East of the town of Blaine, NC
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/29/2012
2
Comment Period
08/29/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Northwest Analysis Area Watershed and Aquatic Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/21/2013 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Uwharrie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Big Creek and Crow Creek in the Middle Uwharrie River Watershed near the Russell Mine. |