The Forest proposes establishing up to 50 small wetlands on mountain ridges to provide habitat for many animal and plant species. The wetlands would be up to .3 acres in size.
Location
Sites are scattered throughout Greenbrier County, largely north of Anthony Creek and Blue Bend Recreation Area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/17/2012
2
Comment Period
06/27/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| White Sulphur Wetland Creation Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 08/06/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/08/2013 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | White Sulphur Ranger District |