FMS Herbicide in Lakes and Ponds Project
Conducting herbicide treatments in and around recreational fishing lakes and ponds on the forest to control vegetation in ponds/lakes, on the dams and around the shore.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Ponds and Lakes across the forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/25/2025 |
| Comment Period | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
Districts:
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units
States:
South Carolina
Counties:
Abbeville; Berkeley; Charleston; Chester; Edgefield; Fairfield; Greenwood; Laurens; McCormick; Newberry; Oconee; Saluda; Union
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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James Whalen
4931 Broad River Rd.
Columbia, SC 29212-3530
803-561-4076
james.whalen@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/25/2025