Botanical Restoration of the Blackwater Rail Trail
Friends of Blackwater proposes to plant native species along 3.5 miles of the Blackwater Rail Trail and the North Fork Blackwater River riparian corridor. This would restore ecological function to the area and improve/support habitat for aquatic life
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project area is located on the rail trail between the town of Thomas, WV and Douglas Falls and parallels the North Fork of the Blackwater River.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/20/2020 |
| Decision | 11/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cheat Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Botanical Restoration of the Thomas Rail Trail
Decision Signed Date: 11/27/2020
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Cheat Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Tucker
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Amy Albright
2499 North Fork Hwy
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4488
amy.albright2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/27/2020