Decision Memo Completed

Buffalo Creek AOP Project

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

This project proposes to improve aquatic organism passage (AOP), including for the threatened leopard darter, while providing access for National Forest management activities.

Location

North of Broken Bow Lake, east of Hwy 259, south of Smithville, Oklahoma

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/29/2022
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20); 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction
Buffalo Creek AOP ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2023
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 14 and 22 in T2S-R25E
Wildlife, fish, rare plants