Decision Memo Completed

FY 10 Ironton District Wetland Restoration

Wayne National Forest Gallia; Lawrence, Ohio Ironton Ranger District

Restore the project areas to shallow wetlands that mimic natural oxbows and shallow, scour-pool depressions that historically occurred in low-lying fields in southern Ohio. The wetland pools will vary in depth from several inches to several feet.

Location

3 locations: 1) 3 mi NW of Cadmus, Galia Co; 2) 1 1/2 mi NW of Buckhorn, 3) 1 1/2 mi NNE of Pedro, Lawrence Co, Ohio

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/08/2009
2
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2012 (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
FY 10 Ironton District Wetland RestorationDecision Signed Date: 12/30/2011
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsIronton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N R18W, N1/2 of Section 4; T5N R16W, SE1/4 of Section 19; T2N R18W, N1/2 of Section 15
Wildlife, fish, rare plants