Decision Memo Completed

Wedington Wildcat Stream Restoration Project

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Benton; Washington, Arkansas Boston Mountain Ranger District

Streambank and riparian area restoration activities to exclude cattle from stream using fencing. Plant native species to protect and stabilize streambanks, deter off road vehicles from accessing stream using boulders.

Location

Wedington Unit in Washington County Arkansas.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2023
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Wedington Wildcat Stream Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/28/2025
ForestsOzark-St. Francis National Forests
DistrictsBoston Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionsections 5, 6, 7, 8 in T 17 N Range 31 W
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing managementWatershed management