Decision Memo Completed

Gauley Wetland Establishment Project

Monongahela National Forest Nicholas; Webster, West Virginia Gauley Ranger District

Permanent and ephemeral wetlands would be constructed in wooded and open areas to provide habitat for amphibians, reptiles, aquatic plants, invertebrates, birds, and mammals. The Indiana bat could also benefit.

Location

Multiple locations on the Gauley Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/19/2011
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Wetland Creation Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 07/25/2011
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsGauley Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants