This proposal would anchor logs parallel to the bank and in the river to reduce the erosive force of streamflow, along with the planting of native plants along the bank to reduce erosion on the slope and to provide shade to cool the stream.
Location
Big Sable River downstream of the bridge at Schoenherr Road in Freesoil Township, Mason County, Michigan
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/08/2013
2
Comment Period
02/13/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Big Sable Streambank Stabilization | Decision Signed Date: 06/07/2013 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T20N, R16W, Section 13 |