Panther Creek Recreation Area Temporary Closure
The Chattooga River Ranger District is proposing to close the entirety of Panther Creek Recreation Area to public use for a period of up to two years to protect human health and safety due to damage that was sustained during Hurricane Helene.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Habersham County, Georgia
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/15/2024 |
| Decision | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Chattooga River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Project Activity:
Order Creation/Modification
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Categorical Exclusion Without Written Decision
Decision Decided Date: 04/01/2025
Forests:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Districts:
Chattooga River Ranger District
States:
Georgia
Counties:
Habersham
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Barbara Ramey
809 Highway 441S
Clayton, GA 30525
928-348-1973
barbara.ramey@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/1/2025