CHT102001-WVDNR Motus Radio Receiver Special Use Proposal
This West Virginia DNR proposal would install antenna masts, omnidirectional antennas, power banks and/or solar panels at six existing towers across the Forest to monitor for wildlife equipped with radio tracking devices.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Cheat-Potomac Ranger District: Bearden Knob Comm Tower, Bickle Knob Tower, Olson Tower, Stuart Knob Repeater; Greenbrier Ranger District: Barton Knob Repeater; Gauley Ranger District: Red Oak Repeater
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 05/29/2025 |
Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Monongahela National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Special Use Management; Research
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Cheat Ranger District; Gauley Ranger District; Greenbrier Ranger District; Potomac Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Randolph; Tucker; Webster
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Heuer
200 Sycamore Street
Elkins, WV 26241
304-635-4445
Sarah.Heuer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/29/2025