Environmental Assessment Completed

Prince William Sound Zone Terrestrial Invasive Plant Treatment Project

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

The Proposed Action is to treat terrestrial invasive plants using integrated methods including chemical (herbicides and adjuvants) and physical treatments (mechanical and manual treatment). Analysis will include both existing and future infestations.

Location

All terrestrial lands in the Prince William Sound Zone spanning from Whittier to the Eastern Copper River Delta and including State, Native, private, and municipal landownerships.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/25/2017
2
Comment Period
09/01/2017
3
Objection Period Start
10/20/2017
4
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityNoxious Weed Treatments
Prince William Sound Zone Terrestrial Invasive Plant Treatment ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2017
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)