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FONSI for Cottonwood Cove Road Improvements Project
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Central Federal Lands, the National Park Service (NPS) prepared an environmental assessment (EA) to examine alternative actions and environmental impacts associated with the proposed project to improve Cottonwood Cove Road at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lake Mead NRA or park). The purpose of the improvements is to address safety concerns and improve access for visitors and park staff driving to the Cottonwood Cove area. This project is needed to address the badly deteriorated roadway, correct deficiencies in the existing road, improve drainage to minimize life cycle costs related to frequent flood damage, and improve safety for NPS staff and the public. The EA evaluated the impacts of rehabilitating approximately 6.8 miles of Cottonwood Cove Road from the Cottonwood Cove Lake Mead NRA Entrance Station to the Cottonwood Cove Marina. Two sections of the road are located within Lake Mead NRA and are maintained by the NPS. The remaining section of the road travels through the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, which is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The EA covered the impacts of the project for both agencies. This finding of no significant impact (FONSI) documents the decision of the NPS to select the preferred alternative (selected alternative) for the Cottonwood Cove Road improvements at Lake Mead NRA. The statements and conclusions reached in this FONSI are based on documentation and analysis provided in the EA and associated decision file
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