St. Francis National Forest Non-native Invasive Aquatic Plant Control Project
To control non-native aquatic invasive plant infestations within Bear Creek Lake and Storm Creek Lake. Control methods could include aquatic labeled herbicide applications, manual removal, and/or mechanical removal.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Bear Creek Lake in Lee County and Storm Creek Lake in Phillips County
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/01/2025 |
| Comment Period | 08/27/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
St. Francis Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Project Decision Information
St. Francis National Forest Non-native Invasive Aquatic Plant Control Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2025
Forests:
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Districts:
St. Francis Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Lee; Phillips
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jan Franks
2955 Hwy 44
Marianna, AR 72360
870-269-3228
jan.franks@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/30/2025