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THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTER
February 1, 2002
Vol. 11, No. 7
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS COMPLETED
Project reviews completed from December 15 to January 15 are listed below.
These projects have been screened through the internal environmental review
process for potential impacts on wetlands, threatened and endangered species,
and cultural and archaeological resources etc. Through the review process
it was determined that environmental impacts have been kept to a minimum
and mitigated as necessary and that they do not meet the criteria for
significant actions as defined in the environmental review process and
may proceed. All of these projects are in compliance with the Endangered
Species Protection Act, Natural Areas Preservation Act, Interagency Wetlands
Policy Act and cultural resource statutes.
- Crawford County SFWA
0108369 - This project involves timber stand improvement activities
at two forested tracts of land, totaling 35 acres. Vegetation to be
removed will include elm, sugar maple, small hickory, and vines on crop
trees. Project was submitted for review on
12-5-01.
- Sangamon Valley Trail
0108370 - This project involves the utilization of
IDNR R.O.W. for utility crossings along the Sangamon Valley Trail from
I-72 to Jefferson Street. Project was submitted for review on 12-5-01.
- Stephen A. Forbes State
Park
0108600 - This project involves the repair of 110' of eroded hill
side trail by constructing a trail stairway throughout this section.
Project was submitted for review on 12-10-01.
- Stephen A. Forbes State
Park
0108601 - The Kinmundy-Alma Fire Department will install a dry hydrant
near the Lakeview Boat Ramp for emergency water withdrawal to fight
fires in the area. Project was submitted for review on 12-5-01.
- Red Hills State Park
0108382 - This project involves the removal of woody cover that has
encroached on food & cover plots at nine locations in the southwest
portion of the park. In addition, trees will be planted on 1.8 acres
in 3 fields around the Nature Preserve and 2 acres of herbaceous old-field
vegetation will be allowed to revert to shrub thickets. Project was
submitted for review 11-19-01.
- Ramsey Lake State Park
0108375 - This project involves resurfacing all existing roads and
parking areas. In addition, parking areas will be reconfigured and some
portions of existing roads will be converted for trail use .A small
loop road will be constructed at the equestrian campground. Project
was submitted for review on 11-26-01.
- I & M Canal
0108372 - This project consists of drilling two monitoring wells
on the canal property to collect samples for polynuclear aromatic carbons.
The wells will be hand-augered to a maximum depth of five feet. Project
was submitted for review on 11-30-01.
- Rock Cave State Natural
Area
0108383 - This project consists of the construction of a 45' x 45'
gravel parking lot to accommodate 3 cars at the site. The area used
for the lot will be approximately 300' north of Township Road 2500N.
Project was submitted for review on 11-14-01.
- Falling Down Prairie
0200004 - This project involves the construction of a 6-car gravel parking
lot for hiking access. The lot will be enclosed with a guard rail to
prevent motorized vehicles from trespassing into sensitive areas. Project
was submitted for review on 12-20-01.
- Fox Ridge State Park
0108374 - This project involves the construction of a new volleyball
court west of the new Goble picnic shelter. Project was submitted for
review on 11-27-01
- Coleta Trout Ponds
0108677 - This project will involve the removal of accumulated silt
from the 3 one acre trout ponds at this site. The ponds will be restored
to their proper depth, the main drain valve will be replaced, and the
surrounding banks will be shaped and seeded. Project was submitted for
review on 12-20-01.
- Hanover Bluff
0108678 - This project involves the construction of a 6- car gravel
parking lot to access the Kopper Tract for hunting and fishing. The
lot will be enclosed with a guard rail to prevent motorized vehicles
from trespassing into sensitive areas. Project was submitted for review
on 12-20-01.
- Weldon Springs
0108674 - This project involves the extension of a water and power line
from the existing well east of the lake to the new handicapped accessible
fishing pier. One new fountain, electrical outlets at the fishing pier,
and lights for the flagpole will also be added. Project was submitted
for review on 12-24-01.
- Argyle Lake State Park
0108595 - This project involves the demolition of the existing concession
building at the site and erecting a dismantled concession building from
Starved Rock State Park. Also included in the work will be a 10 car
parking lot, sidewalks, outdoor seating and vending machines. Project
was submitted for review on 12-20-01.
- North Point Marina
0106779 - This project entails renovation to bring buildings and
site improvements into compliance with ADA guidelines. Project was submitted
for review on 9-24-01.
- Giant City State Park
0108672 - This project will replace all existing concrete bollard light
fixtures around the Lodge and Cabins. Project was submitted for review
on 12-27-01
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- Stephen A. Forbes State
Park
0107769 - This project involves timber stand improvement work in
the form of mast crop tree release at the site. The work will be accomplished
on 10 acres of ground per year for the next 6 years. The goals will
be to release both hard and soft mast, retain den trees, and reduce
undesirable species. Project was submitted for review on 11-5-01.
- llinois Beach State
Park
0009361 - This project involves the removal of approximately 930'
of 6' high cyclone fence at the site. Project was submitted for review
on 12-14-01.
- Walnut Point State Park
0108367 - This project involves the addition of buried electrical
service to six additional trailer campsites at the site. Project was
submitted for review on 12-11-01.
- Pere Marquette State
Park
0200071 - This project involves a revision of the route of the previously
approved equestrian trail at the site. The revised section has been
rerouted to utilize almost all of an existing historic roadway that
runs through the cabin sites around the ridge to the existing trail.
Project was submitted for review on 1-3-02.
Questions and Comments
All questions and comments about the environmental review
process or this newsletter should be directed to:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Div. of Natural Resource Review & Coordination
524 S. Second Street,
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217/785-5500
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or the Office of Human Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Washington,
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