Decision Memo Completed

Gauley Shelter Relocation 2021

Monongahela National Forest Nicholas, West Virginia Gauley Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Gauley Shelter Relocation 2021Decision Signed Date: 05/28/2021
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsGauley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management