Decision Memo Completed

Big Four Hollow Phase II Watershed Restoration

Wayne National Forest Hocking, Ohio Wayne National Forest All Units

This project will treat acid mine drainage in Big Four Hollow near Longstreth, OH. Project includes construction of a: limestone leachbed; small wetland; steel slag leachbed; small impoundment; two limestone lined channels; 900 ft of temporary roads

Location

Big Four Hollow 1 mile north of Longstreth, Ohio in Ward Township of Hocking County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2009
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements
Big Four Hollow Phase II Watershed RestorationDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2010
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13N, R15W, Section 15
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementMinerals and geology