Decision Memo Completed

South Toe River Relocation

National Forests in North Carolina Yancey, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

Relocate approximately 550 feet of the South Toe River channel away from the toe of the boulder wall by excavating a new channel in the river active channel (point bar) and floodplain using a tracked excavator. See project plans in documents.

Location

South Toe River at FSR 472.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2016
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (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 ActivityWatershed Improvements
South Toe River RelocationDecision Signed Date: 04/04/2016
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management