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 Exclusion | 32.2 (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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Buffalo Creek AOP Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/23/2023 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Kiamichi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 14 and 22 in T2S-R25E |