Decision Memo Completed

Hapgood Pond Dredging

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Bennington, Vermont Manchester Ranger District

Removal of accumulated fine sediment from Hapgood Pond in order to increase water storage volume, improve recreational experience, and prevent potentially hazardous high water temperatures.

Location

Town of Peru

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/06/2024
2
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Hapgood Pond DredgingDecision Signed Date: 01/12/2026
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management