The objective is to restore aquatic organism passage, water quality, and stream function by removing the Urka Pond dam, filling in the pond with surrounding dredge spoils, and rehabilitating Boswell Creek across the filled-in pond.
Location
Compartment 419, Stand 3; Lat. 44.3239, Long. -85.9707
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/03/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Boswell Creek-Urka Pond Dam Removal | Decision Signed Date: 12/16/2016 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |