Decision Memo Completed

Mulvey Spring Pipeline

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Jefferson, Montana Butte Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Mulvey Spring PipelineDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2024
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsButte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R3W, Sec 31; T4N, R4W, Sec 36; T3N, R4W, Sec 1
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing management