Categorical Exclusion · Brownstown Ranger District · updated 7/13/2026
Approximately 2 miles west of Norman in Lawrence County, IN; T6N, R2E, Sec. 16 · Lawrence, Indiana
Proposal to establish two adjacent public parking areas at the Hickey-Martin dam restoration site to accommodate one truck and horse trailer and one designed to accommodate 1-2 pull-in parking spaces.
Recreation management
Finding/Decision Date
7/8/2026
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-44d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 7/8/2026 |
Environmental Assessment · Tell City Ranger District · updated 5/14/2026 · decision 10/2022 (Estimated)
Most of the project area is in southern Orange County. A small portion overlaps into northern Crawford County. · Orange, Indiana
This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.
Forest productsFuels managementResearch and developmentSpecial area managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
10/14/2021
Project documents
Categorical Exclusion · Brownstown Ranger District · updated 5/6/2026 · decision 10/2026 (Estimated)
T3N, R2W, all or portions of Sections 18, 19, and 30; T3N, R2W, Sections 13, 23, 24, 25, and 26. · Lawrence; Martin; Orange, Indiana
The Hoosier NF, in coordination with Martin State Forest and a private landowner, is proposing a prescribed burn project on approximately 300 acres. To view documents related to this proposal, copy and paste link to internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/0ppdf8xtunzbj98f1ztisrhondzrczp8
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
4/28/2026
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-47d-USFS |
Decision Memo · Hoosier National Forest All Units · updated 3/11/2026
Along Old State Road 37 near Leopold, IN · Perry, Indiana
Proposal to relocate the existing 3-phase overhead power line closer to Old State Road 37.
Special use management
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Tell City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 5 S., R. 2 W., Sections 11 and 22 |
Decision Memo · Hoosier National Forest All Units · updated 2/9/2026
These structures are located on tributaries to the following: Hogs Defeat Creek, Patoka River, and Youngs Creek. · Orange, Indiana
The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to replace seven undersized and/or perched culverts, and one stream ford crossing with aquatic organism passage (AOP) structures.
Watershed management
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
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 |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Tell City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Hoosier National Forest All Units · updated 12/12/2025
Along CR 775 W near Shirley Creek Horse Camp. · Orange, Indiana
Proposal to install 600 feet of power line along CR 775 W to an existing trash collection site near Shirley Creek Horse Camp.
Special use management
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Brownstown Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 3 N., R. 2 W., Section 26 |
Decision Memo · Hoosier National Forest All Units · updated 10/21/2025
Along County Road 675 North in Orange and Martin Counties. · Martin; Orange, Indiana
Proposal to amend the existing permit for new installation of approximately one mile of overhead fiber optic cable to existing utilities poles and approximately one mile of buried cable.
Special use management
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Brownstown Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.3 N., R.2 W., Section 31; T.3 N. R.3 W., Section 36 |
Decision Memo · Hoosier National Forest All Units · updated 8/26/2025
Shirley Creek Campground along North County Road 775 West in Orange County, Indiana. · Orange, Indiana
The Forest Service proposes to make improvements to Shirley Creek Campground by establishing up to 12 designated campsites, 1 day-use parking area for trail users, the widening of the existing road, and relocating 2 existing hydrants.
Recreation management
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22); 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Brownstown Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 3 N., R 2. W., Section 35 |