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This assessment aims to evaluate the environmental impacts of the McCoys Creek restoration construction project.

January 25, 2026Open Access

Environmental Assessment for the McCoys Creek Restoration Construction - The Branches

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This assessment aims to evaluate the environmental impacts of the McCoys Creek restoration construction project.
Preparation of environmental assessment under NEPA guidelines
Financial assistance proposal by NOAA
Involvement of Groundwork Jacksonville in restoration activities
Identification of potential environmental impacts related to the restoration
Guidance provided for decision-making in habitat restoration
Approval process established for further actions

Abstract

The NOAA CRP proposes to provide financial assistance for a habitat restoration activity known as the “McCoys Creek Restoration Construction - The Branches” (aka the Branches), through grant award NA23NMF4630085 to Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJax). NOAA, the lead federal agency under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), prepared this Environmental Assessment (EA) to guide the restoration decision-making process and to evaluate any environmental impacts associated with the proposed action.

Environmental Assessment for the McCoys Creek Restoration Construction - The Branches

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