Environmental Assessment Completed

2022 Blue Hole Project

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Pope, Arkansas Ozark-St. Francis National Forest All Units

Ensuring the Blue Hole Special Interest Area retain its undisturbed and natural conditions for primitive and non-mechanized recreational enjoyment, to improve water quality, and protect the geological and scenic values.

Location

This project is approximately 3 miles northeast of the community of Hector, AR. Project lies north of White oak mountain and south of East Fork Wilderness Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/17/2022
2
Comment Period
11/22/2022
3
Objection Period Start
02/10/2023
4
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Road Maintenance; Special Area Management
2022 Blue Hole ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/26/2023
ForestsOzark-St. Francis National Forests
DistrictsBayou Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10N R18W SEC14 the SIA covers parts of sec 10, 11, 12, 13,14,15,22 ,23, 27
Recreation managementSpecial area managementRoad management