Two former channels of the Zealand River in the abandoned floodplain would be re-activated with river flow by construction of four check dams using gabions, trees, and boulders, along with addition of earthen fill behind each dam.
Location
Bethlehem, New Hampshire on the Zealand River about two miles from New Hampshire Route 302 on the Zealand River Road. Treatments on the river would occur in the area just upstream of Hales Brook.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/30/2021
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (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 | Watershed Improvements |
| Zealand River Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 06/01/2022 |
| Forests | White Mountain National Forest |
| Districts | Pemigewasset Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |