Decision Memo Completed

Skeeter Park/Worthen Bayou Wetlands

Shawnee National Forest Jackson, Illinois Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

The project includes construction of 2 small earthen levees and water control structures in 2 existing drainage ditches to restore a more natural hydrologic condition on approximately 30 acres of bottomland forest in southwestern Jackson County

Location

On east and west sides of Rt. 3, about 2 miles north of Gorham turn off.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/12/2007
2
Decision
04/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Skeeter Park/Worthen Bayou WetlandsDecision Signed Date: 04/13/2009
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsMississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S R3W sec 17, 19, 20, 29
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants