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Construct a Bridge, Trails, and Parking Improvements
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The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to collaborate with the Chickasaw Nation on the design and construction of a bridge that would connect Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Chickasaw NRA) with the Chickasaw Cultural Center. In addition, this proposal also includes the construction of three new trails and improved parking in the Cat's Eye Road area of Chickasaw NRA.
The purpose for taking action is to enhance the physical and cultural connection between the Chickasaw Cultural Center and Chickasaw NRA and to provide additional visitor opportunities in this area. Currently, there is no safe or convenient access between Chickasaw Cultural Center and Chickasaw NRA, and visitor opportunities in this area of the park are few. This project is designed to: 1) provide safe and convenient access between the Chickasaw Cultural Center and Chickasaw NRA; 2) enhance and improve visitor opportunities in the project area; 3) improve parking and visitor safety in the Cat's Eye Road area; and 4) identify designs that minimize impacts to park resources in accordance with NPS regulations and policies and is consistent with Chickasaw Nation regulations and policies.
NPS has analyzed two alternatives: a no action alternative and an action alternative. Alternative A is the no action alternative which describes the current condition if no bridge, trails, or parking improvements were constructed. Alternative B includes the construction of a new bridge, three visitor trails, and parking improvements in the Cat's Eye Road area.
NPS prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to provide the decision-making framework that 1) analyzes a reasonable range of alternatives to meet project objectives, 2) evaluates potential issues and impacts to park resources and values, and 3) identifies mitigation measures to lessen the degree or extent of these impacts. This project is also being conducted in accordance with §106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (§106) and other applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Superintendent
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
1008 West Second Street
Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086
The purpose for taking action is to enhance the physical and cultural connection between the Chickasaw Cultural Center and Chickasaw NRA and to provide additional visitor opportunities in this area. Currently, there is no safe or convenient access between Chickasaw Cultural Center and Chickasaw NRA, and visitor opportunities in this area of the park are few. This project is designed to: 1) provide safe and convenient access between the Chickasaw Cultural Center and Chickasaw NRA; 2) enhance and improve visitor opportunities in the project area; 3) improve parking and visitor safety in the Cat's Eye Road area; and 4) identify designs that minimize impacts to park resources in accordance with NPS regulations and policies and is consistent with Chickasaw Nation regulations and policies.
NPS has analyzed two alternatives: a no action alternative and an action alternative. Alternative A is the no action alternative which describes the current condition if no bridge, trails, or parking improvements were constructed. Alternative B includes the construction of a new bridge, three visitor trails, and parking improvements in the Cat's Eye Road area.
NPS prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to provide the decision-making framework that 1) analyzes a reasonable range of alternatives to meet project objectives, 2) evaluates potential issues and impacts to park resources and values, and 3) identifies mitigation measures to lessen the degree or extent of these impacts. This project is also being conducted in accordance with §106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (§106) and other applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Contact Information
Bruce NobleSuperintendent
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
1008 West Second Street
Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086