Decision Memo Completed

Reeds Creek Vernal Wetland Establishment

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

This project would establish approximately 16 small vernal wetlands on mountain ridges to provide habitat for animal and plant species. The wetlands would range from 0.01 to 0.3 acres in size for a total of 1.3 acres.

Location

In the Reeds Creek area, near Franklin, WV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/05/2013
2
Comment Period
02/05/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Reeds Creek Vernal Wetlands EstablishmentDecision Signed Date: 09/23/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/23/2013
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsCheat Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants