Decision Memo Completed

Murray Hollow Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP)

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

Replace an existing culvert along Murray Hollow Road with a bottomless bridge structure to enhance aquatic organism passage and flood resiliency. Includes in-stream work to mimic stream elevations above and below the structure.

Location

Town of Arlington

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Murray Hollow Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP)Decision Signed Date: 05/07/2025
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management