To restore the stream/riparian areas along Mill Creek and the Elm Spring Branch. By utilizing various bio-engineering (use of native materials such as logs) and natural channel design techniques, the channel shape would be restored.
Location
These projects are located in the Mill Creek Watershed five miles south of Newburg, Missouri in Phelps County. The legal description is T36N,R9W, Sec. 4, T37N,R9W Sec. 32 and 33; and T36N,R9W, Sec. 17
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/22/2018
2
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Elm Spring Branch Restoration and Mill Creek Large Wood Projects #53788 | Decision Signed Date: 09/17/2018 |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |