Construction of a new boat launch at both the East Gate and FSR 1730 (Bookers Bend) Recreation sites to replace the native material launches currently in place reducing resource damage and sedimentation while providing access to the Big Piney River.
Location
The East Gate river access is located 0.30 river miles downstream of the East Gate of Fort Leonard Wood and the Bookers Bend river access is approximately 10 river miles further downstream at the end of Forest Road 1730.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/11/2021
2
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Big Piney River Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/19/2021 |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |