Decision Memo Completed

Bison Show Pasture Trail and Improvements

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Will, Illinois Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units

Approximately 3,165 feet of new trail construction. Approximately 1,900 feet of new bison fence with gate. Up to two (2) 6-8 inches diameter watering wells and associated watering infrastructure for watering of bison within the pasture area.

Location

The project area is south of the Iron Bridge Trailhead and east of Illinois State Route 53 on the east side of Midewin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/28/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
Bison Show Pasture Trail and ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2023
ForestsMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie
DistrictsMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT33N R10E Sec 06
Recreation managementGrazing management