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Issuance of a Special Use Permit to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers For Everglades Channel Dredging
Everglades National Park » Issuance of a Special Use Permit to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers For Everglades Channel Dredging
The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Everglades Harbor and Channel Dredging Project environmental assessment. The project will dredge Everglades Harbor and Channel, a portion of which is located within Everglades National Park and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness, to maintain safe and efficient vessel navigation between the Gulf of America and Everglades City, Florida.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the environmental assessment considers alternatives, including a no-action alternative, and environmental impacts. Based on the analysis presented in the EA, which was available for public review from March 10, 2025 to April 9, 2025 and after completing wildlife, fisheries, cultural, and Tribal consultation and public comments, the NPS agrees with the USACE's selection of Alternative 3. The NPS FONSI establishes that, based on the Environmental Assessment, there would be no significant impact on the environment as a result of the selected action.
The park will issue a special use permit to USACE to dredge the portions of the channel that are located within the park and wilderness. The dredged materials will be piped to an in-water placement area outside of park boundaries.
The USACE final FONSI and EA with appendices and the NPS FONSI are available through the "Document List" on the left side of page.
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In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the environmental assessment considers alternatives, including a no-action alternative, and environmental impacts. Based on the analysis presented in the EA, which was available for public review from March 10, 2025 to April 9, 2025 and after completing wildlife, fisheries, cultural, and Tribal consultation and public comments, the NPS agrees with the USACE's selection of Alternative 3. The NPS FONSI establishes that, based on the Environmental Assessment, there would be no significant impact on the environment as a result of the selected action.
The park will issue a special use permit to USACE to dredge the portions of the channel that are located within the park and wilderness. The dredged materials will be piped to an in-water placement area outside of park boundaries.
The USACE final FONSI and EA with appendices and the NPS FONSI are available through the "Document List" on the left side of page.
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Daniel Noon305-242-7717