Newton County

This Project Will Provide Critical Improvements to Roads, Which Are Heavily Used by the Public, Private Landowners, and the U.s. Forest Service During Management of National Forest Lands. Improvement Includes Hauling/spreading Gravel, Shaping Roadway and Ditches, and Culvert Replacement on Newton Roads. This Will Aid in Reducing Erosion, Improve Watershed Health, and Improve Access to Private and National Forest Lands. the Newton County Road Department Has the Necessary Equipment and Operators to Complete the Work in an Efficient and Cost-effective Manner. This Agreement Is Funded by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-determination Act and the Project Was Recently Approved as a Qualifying Title Ii Project by the Local Resource Advisory Committee. This Project Is Critical for Providing Safe Roadway Access to Members of the Public Visiting the National Forest, Private Landowners, and Forest Service Personnel.