To control non-native aquatic invasive plant infestations within Bear Creek Lake and Storm Creek Lake. Control methods could include aquatic labeled herbicide applications, manual removal, and/or mechanical removal.
Location
Bear Creek Lake in Lee County and Storm Creek Lake in Phillips County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2025
2
Comment Period
08/27/2025
3
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments |
| St. Francis National Forest Non-native Invasive Aquatic Plant Control Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2025 |
| Forests | Ozark-St. Francis National Forests |
| Districts | St. Francis Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |