South Zone Culvert Replacement Project
Replace 14 culverts on the Tellico and Ocoee Ranger Districts which are serving as migration barriers to fishes, are at risk of failure, or have already failed. Project would follow design elements to limit the impact to aquatic species.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located in the Citico Creek Watershed on the Tellico Ranger District and in many locations on the Ocoee Ranger District. See maps located in Supporting Documents.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/22/2021 |
| Decision | 01/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tellico Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Road Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
South Zone Culvert Replacement Project- Ocoee Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 01/11/2023
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District; Tellico Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Monroe; Polk
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Justin Feeman
250 Ranger Station Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
426-397-8405
justin.feeman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/12/2023