Environmental Assessment Completed

FMS Herbicide in Lakes and Ponds Project

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Abbeville; Berkeley; Charleston; Chester; Edgefield; Fairfield; Greenwood; Laurens; McCormick; Newberry; Oconee; Saluda; Union, South Carolina Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units

Conducting herbicide treatments in and around recreational fishing lakes and ponds on the forest to control vegetation in ponds/lakes, on the dams and around the shore.

Location

Ponds and Lakes across the forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Demo Ea
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
FMS Herbicide in Lakes and Ponds ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/15/2025
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)