Environmental Assessment Completed

Chadwick Recreation Area Project

Mark Twain National Forest Christian, Missouri Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District

This project addresses concerns over public health and safety on the existing trail system as well as issues caused by user-created trails within the Chadwick recreation area.

Location

The Project is located on Federal lands of the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District in Christian County and contains 6,820 acres.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2023
2
Comment Period
05/09/2024
3
Objection Period Start
08/22/2024
4
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
Chadwick Recreation Area ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2025
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsAva / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N, R20W, Sections 21-28 and 31-36; T25N, R20W, Sections 2-11, 15-22, and 27-34, Fifth Principal Meridian
Recreation managementForest productsRoad management