Zealand River Restoration
Two former channels of the Zealand River in the abandoned floodplain would be re-activated with river flow by construction of four check dams using gabions, trees, and boulders, along with addition of earthen fill behind each dam.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Bethlehem, New Hampshire on the Zealand River about two miles from New Hampshire Route 302 on the Zealand River Road. Treatments on the river would occur in the area just upstream of Hales Brook.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/30/2021 |
| Decision | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
White Mountain National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
Zealand River Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 06/01/2022
Forests:
White Mountain National Forest
Districts:
Pemigewasset Ranger District
States:
New Hampshire
Counties:
Grafton
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mark Prout
71 White Mountain Drive
Campton, NH 3223
603-536-6224
mark.prout@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/1/2022