Houston Valley Visitor Access Enhancement Project
The proposed action is to provide a safe creek crossing location to access Houston Valley Recreation Area and protect the streambank. The proposed action is needed for visitor safety and to mitigate negative effects to aquatic species.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Houston Valley Recreation Area, Cocke County, TN
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/24/2022 |
| Decision | 01/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Unaka Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Houston Valley Visitor Access Enhancement Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/23/2023
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Unaka Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Cocke
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Seong Hopkins
4900 Asheville Hwy.
Greenville, TN 37743
(423) 638-4109
seong.hopkins@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/23/2023