This project will permananently close three abandoned mine entrances in the Silver Mines Reacreation to maintain bat habitat while protecting public safety. The gate closures will be constructed to allow entry to bats.
Location
The mine entrances to be closed are in the Silver Mines Recreation Area on the Fredericktown Unit.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2014
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management |
| Silver Mines Recreation Area Hazard Mitigations | Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2015 |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 33 North, Range 5 East, Section 12 |