Decision Memo Completed

Seneca Creek & North Fork South Branch Potomac River Stream Stabilization Project

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

This project seeks to: improve the hydrology and stream banks along the North Fork South Branch Potomac River and Seneca creek, remove accumulated debris at the Roy Gap Bridge, and stabilization activities at the Seneca Creek and North Fork Bridges.

Location

Work would occur in both reaches of Seneca Creek and North Fork South Branch Potomac River, which converge near the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and the intersection of US-33 and WV-28.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/22/2022
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
Seneca Creek & North Fork South Branch Potomac River Stream Stabilization ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2022
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management