Bat Cave Temporary Trail and Hoist FONSI

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking to construct a gate to protect Bat Cave on property it owns in Shannon County, Missouri. As part of the project, the organization plans to install a temporary trail and hoist to be used to haul equipment and materials to the cave. The property is under a scenic easement owned by the National Park Service (NPS) which restricts these types of activities without authorization in writing. An environmental assessment (EA) for the project has been developed, and has been made available to the public for review and comment.

The Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) and Impairment Determination has been signed by the Midwest Regional Office. The signed FONSI and Impairment Determination are posted under documents.

Bat Cave is a significant hibernacula for Indiana bats. In consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy determined that an improved gate should be constructed to provide further protection to hibernating bats. Specific project questions can be directed to TNC, Missouri Ozarks Office, at 573-323-8790.

Document Content:

Signed FONSI Bat Cave   (570.9 KB, PDF file) Impairment Determination Appendix to signed FONSI   (189.5 KB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.