THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTER

May 1, 2001
Vol. 10, No. 10

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS COMPLETED
Project reviews completed from March 15 to April 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.
  • North Point Marina 62050 - This project involves the construction of a 30' wide by 80' long addition onto the north side of the existing service building. The addition will be located in the existing storage yard. Project was submitted for review on 1-15-99.

  • Beaver Dam State Park 0102425 - This project provides for the complete rehabilitation of dam and boat access facilities at the site. Dam rehabilitation items will include the addition of rip rap, 3:1 back slope grading, concrete spillway demolition and removal, berm stabilization, bentonite panel installation, new spillway and sluice gate, 2 in lake aerators and underground electric service. Boat ramp items will include a new 1 lane concrete boat ramp, floating boat docks, double unit vault toilet, fish cleaning station, silt removal, drainage ditch relocation and various utility work. Project was submitted for review on 4-4-01.

  • I & M Canal 0102010 - This project involves various ADA renovations at the site. Work items include the addition and replacement of sidewalks at numerous locations, the replacement of drinking fountains, the removal of existing toilet facilities and the construction of new facilities, the rehabilitation of trail surfaces, and the restriping of parking spaces. Project was submitted for
    review on 3-19-01.

  • North Point Marina 0102146 - This project entails the construction of a new 175 space concrete surface parking lot on the unused hotel/retail parcel located west of G Dock. The parcel is a flat, mowed grass area between the marina's recreational basin/boardwalk and Marina Drive. Project was submitted for review on 3-22-01.

  • Hamilton County SF&WA 0102009 - This project involves the expansion of the existing concession building by approximately 20' x 30' on the west side of the building to provide more seating capacity to the facility. Project was submitted for review on 3-19-01.

  • Sangchris Lake State Park 0102017 - This project will erect a new cabin for the Rent-A-Cabin program at the site. Work items will include removal of old camp pad, the construction of a parking area, sidewalk and patio work, and the rip rapping of the shoreline. Project was submitted for review on 4-29-01.

  • Rock Island Trail 0101884 - This project involves a private contractor removing various kinds of trash from the Rock Island Trail Prairie Nature Preserve and legally disposing of the material off site. All access and work areas will be monitored by the District Natural Heritage Biologist as the work progresses. Project was submitted for review on 3-13-01.

  • Wildlife Prairie Park 0102225 - Work under this project will selectively remove several Osage Orange trees for fencing and animal enclosure repairs. The debris removed will be piled for wildlife habitat. Project was submitted for review on 3-26-01.

  • Golconda Marina 0102217 - This project involves the hydraulic dredging of approximately 5,000 cubic yards of accumulated material from the entrance to the harbor and deposited in a previously approved spoil basin. Project was submitted for review on 3-27-01.

  • I & M Canal 0101883 - This project will consist of making soil investigation within the canal prism in conjunction with a rewatering study. Soil borings and exploratory trenching within the prism will be conducted to determine the existing soil characteristics and the ability of the canal to hold water. Project was submitted for review on 3-12-01.

  • Weinberg King State Park 0101886 - This project provides for the expansion of equestrian campground facilities at the site. Work items include new road construction and upgrading, 2-3 new vault toilets, site utility services, security lighting, hitching rails, playground equipment, grading and drainage improvements, culverts, retaining walls, signage and landscaping. Project was submitted for review on 3-12-01.

  • Newton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area 0101811 - This project involves the Jasper County Highway Department improving approximately 2.5 miles of township roads that provide access to the site. All construction will occur on township road ROW. Project was submitted for review on 3-13-01.

  • Mt. Vernon Game Farm 0101339 - This project will involve the rehabilitation of the existing dam for the 12 acre wetland area at the site. Work items will include the removal of trees growing on the dam and repairing eroded sections with fill dirt obtained in an adjacent field. Project was submitted for review on 2-13-01.

  • Siloam Springs State Park 0101338 - This project includes extensive repair to three critically damaged equestrian trails totaling 23 miles in length. Work items include the reconstruction of a 6' x 24' equestrian bridge, the repair and redecking of 4 other bridges, installation of geo-web at 12 creek crossings, the installation of 148' of culvert pipe, the installation of 5900' of fencing and 246' of retaining wall, the construction of 64 drainage structures, the grading of eroded areas of 4 miles of trails and the rehardening of the trail tread with gravel. Project was submitted for review on 2-15-01.

  • Hennepin Canal Parkway 0008953 - This project involves the Green Wing Duck Club's request for a license t place a 12" to 15" culvert through the south canal bank for the purpose of withdrawing water from the canal for use in their wetland operation. Project was submitted for review on 12-5-00.

  • Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park 9903359 - This project involves the construction of a 4.0 mile bike trail within the park. The trail will be a part of the greater Rend Lake Bike Trail. Project was submitted for review on 11-4-00.

  • Illinois Beach State Park 0004287 - This project involves the transportation and deposition of sand in the park's north and south units for the purpose of beach and shoreline stabilization. The sand will be obtained from off site commercial sources or from in lake dredged material. Project was submitted for review on 8-13-00.

  • Green River State Wildlife Area 101504 - This project entails the relocation of an ADA accessible hard surfaced trail form Area #6 to Daven's Pond. Other work items include the enlargement of the parking area and a hard surfaced parking stall and the installation of a bench at the viewing area. Project was submitted for review on 2-28-01.

  • Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park 0009293 - This project involves the construction of Segment C of the Wayne Fitzgerrell bike trail on the alignment of an abandoned township road at the north end of the park. Segment C will be approximately 0.9 miles in length and starts at the park's east boundary and runs in an east-west direction to the Rend Lake Resort. Project was submitted for review on 12-11-00.

  • South Shore 0006449 - This project will provide for boat docking facilities adjacent to the lodge at the site. Development items will include docks, electric service and water hook ups, a shallow sand beach area for sailboat docking, a sanitary dump station, breakwater jetty, concrete walkway, shoreline stabilization, and a viewing platform/gazebo. Project was submitted for review on 8-31-00.

  • Brainerd Cave 0101887 - This project involves the installation of a steel gate at the entrance to the cave in order to prevent vandalization to the cave and the five species of bats that use it. Project was submitted for review on 3-12-01.

  • Castle Rock State Park 0101340 - This project involves the installation of 4,400 feet of fencing at the site to address the issue of public safety by clearly defining posted boundaries because of the nearby mining activities and the sites hunting programs. Project was submitted for review on 2-13-00.

Questions and Comments
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    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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