2607776 CERP LCSHS Tree Removal Sitewide 111825.pdf

Illinois Department of Natural Resources CERP code:

(Provided by CERP staff.)

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS

Regional (or previous) CERP code: Project title: Tree Removal – Sitewide Site name: Lewis & Clark State Historic Proposed start date: ASAP Contact person: Michael Rhodes

Brad Winn Phone: 217-441-1868 County: Madison

Township: 4 N Range: 9 W Section: 16

Project Description:

This project proposes to remove up to seventy-eight (78) overstory woody trees within Lewis & Clark State Hisotric Site.

The project scope of work to include but not limited to the following: perform tree removal operations, these trees are potential liability and are a life, health, safety hazard. Per OSHA standard simple tree removal will imploy use of chain saws and wood chipper to dispose of small branches and tree limbs, remaining tree trunks and branched to be disposed offsite. All trees to be cut off at the base and flush with the ground, remaining trunk and root to be stump ground to a depth of 6”. All trees to be felled after November 15th and prior to March 31st. Ruts in earth from trucks, if used, will be repaired by earth fill and re-seeded. The wood vegetration make up is mostly dead or dying Ash Trees.

Total effected area approximately 1.0 +/- acres GPS coordinates Zone Latitude Longitude

1. 38°48’9.305”N -90°6’7.589”W (Front of Building 10 trees)

2. 38°48’9.925”N -90°6’6.165”W (Island in front of building 11 trees)

3. 38°48’10.791”N -90°6’5.408”W (Long Island in Parkking lot 9 trees)

4. 38°48’8.892”N -90°6’5.562”W (Front of Building by flagpole 9 trees) 5a. 38°48’9.098”N -90°6’4.165”W (Small Island in front of Picnic Tables 4 trees) 5b. 38°48’9.301”N -90°6’3.383”W (Picnic area 10 trees)

6. 38°48’7.297”N -90°6’7.964”W (Side of Building outside theater 9 trees)

7. 38°48’7.978”N -90°6’9.336”W (Rear of Building 8 trees)

8. 38°48’8.833”N -90°6’10.657”W (Settler’s Cabin 8 trees)

Is tree clearing required? Yes or No Y Number, size, species: Seventy-eight (78) > 12”- 24” Ash Is work area in a Federal Aid Project boundary? Yes or No N Federal Aid type:

Funding source: IDNR Capital— X Heavy Equipment— Force Account— Other State, Local, or Private agency— Federal Agency— Federal Program—

Approval by Site Superintendent (for all NON-CAPITAL projects, e.g., heavy equipment, force account, leases, r-o-w, etc.)

Signature, Site Superintendent: Brad Winn prepared by Michael Rhodes R4LA Date: November 20, 2025

CERP Staff Only

REVIEWS PERFORMED

Approved Approved w/ Restrictions Comments

Threatened & Endangered Species Natural Areas/Nature Preserves Wetlands

Cultural Resources

Other (contaminants, wildlife, federal nexus, etc.)

Justin Dillard, CERP Program Manager Date 217–557-6723

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Data refreshed October 27, 2025.

O0 1,000 2,000 Feet Lewis & Clark State Historic Site - Tree Removal Regional CERP Code: LCSHS - 26 - 00

Madison County/Wood River (38090G1) T 4 N, R 9 W, Sec 16

LOCATION MAP

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Zone 1 Zone 5b Zone 5a

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O0 40 80 Feet Lewis & Clark State Historic Site - Tree Removal Regional CERP Code: LCSHS - 26 - 00

Madison County/Wood River (38090G1) T 4 N, R 9 W, Sec 16

SCHEMATIC SITE PLAN

Site Location(s)

Tree Removal Images

Overhead view of front

Zones Covered in Image:

Zone 1 – 10 Trees Zone 2 – 11 Trees Zone 3 – 9 Trees and two invasives Zone 4 – 9 Trees Zone 5 – 14 Trees

Zone 1 Front of Building: 10 Trees

Zone 2 – Island in front of building: 8 Trees

Zone 3 – Long Island in Parking lot: 9 Trees (and 2 invasives)

Zone 4 Front of Building by flagpole: 9 Trees

Zone 5 (Part 1) Small Island in front of Picnic Tables: 4 Trees

Zone 5 (Part 2) Pic area: 10 Trees

Side and Rear of Building

Zones Covered in Image

Zone 6 – 9 Trees Zone 7 – 8 Trees Zone 8 – 8 Trees

Zone 6 – Side of Building outside theater: 9 Trees

Zone 7 – Rear of Building: 8 Trees

Zone 8 Settler’s Cabin: 8 Trees