Skeeter Park/Worthen Bayou Wetlands
The project includes construction of 2 small earthen levees and water control structures in 2 existing drainage ditches to restore a more natural hydrologic condition on approximately 30 acres of bottomland forest in southwestern Jackson County
Project Summary
Location Summary:
On east and west sides of Rt. 3, about 2 miles north of Gorham turn off.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/12/2007 |
| Decision | 04/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2009 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Skeeter Park/Worthen Bayou Wetlands
Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2009
Forests:
Shawnee National Forest
Districts:
Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
States:
Illinois
Counties:
Jackson
Legal Land Description:
T9S R3W sec 17, 19, 20, 29
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Steve Widowski
521 N. Main St
Jonesboro, IL 62952
618-833-8576
swidowski@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/7/2011