Decision Memo Completed

Management of Forest Ponds and Lakes

Shawnee National Forest Gallatin; Hardin; Jackson; Johnson; Pope; Pulaski; Saline; Union; Williamson, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

Manage pond and small lake fisheries via habitat enhancement, access improvement, control of aquatic vegetation, and removal of non-native plants. No herbicides or pesticides would be used.

Location

Forest-wide

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2005
2
Comment Period
04/15/2005
3
Decision
07/2005 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2005 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Facility Maintenance; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements
Management of Forest Ponds and LakesDecision Signed Date: 07/28/2005
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsShawnee National Forest All Units
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation management