Decision Memo Completed

Road 2E Culvert Replacement

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

Project would allow for removal of existing failed, perched culvert and replace with larger culvert to allow for fish passage and stable stream channel. Project may include some channel design and reconstruction both up and down stream.

Location

Project is located at an unnamed tributary to Prairie Creek on Road 2E on the east side of Midewin NTP.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2024 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Road 2E Culvert ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2024
ForestsMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie
DistrictsMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT33N R10E Sec 2
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRoad management