Sweetwater Mine Restoration Project
The project includes improving public safety & watershed condition by removing structures and abandoned mining property, eradicating noxious weeds by using mechanical methods & stabilizing sections of an open trench, and road decommissioning.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Sweetwater Mine is located approximately 3 miles northwest of the Jerseydale Fire Station off Forest Road 5S24.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/11/2014 |
| Decision | 08/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bass Lake Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Heritage Resource Management; Watershed Management; Minerals And Geology; Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Final DM for the Sweetwater Mine AML Project Revised 08192014
Decision Signed Date: 08/19/2014
Forests:
Sierra National Forest
Districts:
Bass Lake Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Mariposa
Legal Land Description:
Range 19 East, Township 4 South,Sections 17 and 20; MDB&M (protracted)
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Alan Gallegos
57003 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
559-297-0706 x 4862
ajgallegos@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/21/2014