Mazourka Canyon Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closures
Safety closures and restoration for three abandoned mine sites in Mazourka Canyon. Closures will include plugging or placing bat-friendly gates on mine shafts, removing abandoned equipment or materials, and placing rocks for more natural appearance.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Mazourka Canyon
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/17/2023 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Inyo National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
On Hold
Forests:
Inyo National Forest
Districts:
Mount Whitney Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Inyo
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Colleen Garcia
351 Pacu Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-2424
colleen.garcia@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/3/2025