Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

West Branch Keenan and Black Crescent Brooks Culvert Replacement and Stream Restoration

White Mountain National Forest Coos, New Hampshire Androscoggin Ranger District

The project involves replacing an existing culvert and restoring two stream channels to establish stream stability, allow for aquatic organism passage, and allow for a more appropriate hydraulic capacity.

Location

The project is located in two areas off of Bog Dam Road in Randolph, Coos County, New Hampshire. Black Crescent Brook: This part of the project is located along Black Crescent Brook downstream of its crossing with Bog Dam 3 Bridge on Bog Dam Road. West Branch Keenan Brook: This part of the project is located at the intersection between Forest Road 33 (also known as Keenan Brook Road) and West Branch Keenan Brook. FR 33 is located off of Bog Dam Road.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
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Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-03d-NRCS; USDA-31d-USFS
Watershed management