There is a need to relieve riparian systems of grazing pressure and promote livestock dispersal in upland forage. A pipeline extension would supply two new water troughs on NFS and private land.
Location
10 miles north of Whitehall, Montana in the North Bull Mountains Management Area
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/01/2022
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements |
| Mulvey Spring Pipeline | Decision Signed Date: 02/05/2024 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Butte Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T4N, R3W, Sec 31; T4N, R4W, Sec 36; T3N, R4W, Sec 1 |