Littleton Water and Light has requested the removal of the South Branch Gale River Dam, located on National Forest land. The infrastructure will be removed and the area restored to a natural riverine habitat.
Location
Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire, just off Gale River Loop Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/13/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements |
| South Branch Gale River Dam Removal | Decision Signed Date: 03/11/2020 |
| Forests | White Mountain National Forest |
| Districts | Pemigewasset Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |