Environmental Assessment Developing Proposal

De Soto Black Creek Wild and Scenic River(WSR) Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP)

National Forests in Mississippi Perry, Mississippi De Soto Ranger District

The National Forests in Mississippi proposes to establish a river corridor boundary and the preparation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the 21 mile Black Creek Wild and Scenic River.

Location

The designated Black Creek Wild and Scenic River is located within the De Soto Ranger District,between Moody's Landing and Fairley Bridge Landing of the 1/4-mile wide Black Creek Corridor Scenic Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/2020 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
08/2020 (Estimated)
4
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityPlan Creation/Revision; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Special Area Management; Scenery Management; Wilderness Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningRecreation managementHeritage resource managementSpecial area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Special use management