Decision Memo Completed

Panther Creek Recreation Area Temporary Closure

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Habersham, Georgia Chattooga River Ranger District

The Chattooga River Ranger District is proposing to close the entirety of Panther Creek Recreation Area to public use for a period of up to two years to protect human health and safety due to damage that was sustained during Hurricane Helene.

Location

Habersham County, Georgia

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOrder Creation/Modification
Decision Decided Date04/01/2025
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsChattooga River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Regulations, directives, orders