Construction of 4 new backcountry shelters on existing shelter locations, relocating 4 existing shelters to additional locations, and construction of 1 new shelter on an additional location. Construction of one vault toilet.
Location
Relocations are west of Craigsville and north of Richwood, near Bishop Knob, Woobine, and along 39/55. Existing locations are within the %u201CCranberry Backcountry%u201D recreation area in MP 4.1.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/24/2021
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt. |
| Gauley Shelter Relocation 2021 | Decision Signed Date: 05/28/2021 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Gauley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |