Hoosier Energy Herbicide Use Project
Proposal to issue an amended special use permit to Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. that would incorporate herbicide to maintain rights-of-way while restoring Monarch Butterfly habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project is located throughout the Tell City Ranger District, including ROWs in the counties of Perry, Crawford, and Orange.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/17/2025 |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hoosier National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Hoosier Energy Herbicide Use Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/30/2025
Forests:
Hoosier National Forest
Districts:
Hoosier National Forest All Units
States:
Indiana
Counties:
Crawford; Orange; Perry
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jonathan Brooks
811 Constitution Avenue
Bedford, IN 47421
812-276-4742
jonathan.c.brooks@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/2/2025