Decision Memo Completed

Richs Cave Gating Project

Shawnee National Forest Union, Illinois Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

We proposes to construct a high security-type fence around a large sinkhole that also encompasses the back entrance to Richs Cave.

Location

Rich’s Cave is located in Union County, IL, north of Anna, Illinois.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2011
2
Comment Period
07/08/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Richs Cave Gating ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/27/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/29/2012
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsMississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants