Decision Memo Completed

Cooley Low Water Stream Crossing Replacement

Mark Twain National Forest Dent, Missouri Salem Ranger District

This project will replace the Cooley low-water crossing on Dent County Road 561 on Gordon Creek (a tributary to Sinking Creek). Replacing the crossing will improve public safety, aquatic organism passage (AOP), stream habitat, and morphology.

Location

T32N R3W Sec15&16. The crossing is on Dent County Road 561 at Gordon Creek (a tributary to Sinking Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/31/2018
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Cooley Low Water Stream Crossing ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 03/28/2019
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsSalem Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT32N R3W Sec15&16, Dent County
Road managementWatershed management