Decision Memo Completed

Youngs Creek/Patoka River AOP

Hoosier National Forest Orange, Indiana Hoosier National Forest All Units

The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to replace seven undersized and/or perched culverts, and one stream ford crossing with aquatic organism passage (AOP) structures.

Location

These structures are located on tributaries to the following: Hogs Defeat Creek, Patoka River, and Youngs Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/17/2024
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (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 ActivityWatershed Improvements
Youngs Creek/Patoka River AOPDecision Signed Date: 02/06/2026
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsTell City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management