Decision Memo Completed

Magpie Stock Tank

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Broadwater, Montana Townsend Ranger District

The purpose is to install a short pipeline ( -200ft) and one stock tank in the Magpie Allotment. This tank will help distribute livestock in the uplands and reduce grazing pressure on bottomlands. The headbox will be excavated and fenced.

Location

Magpie Allotment, Magpie Gulch in the North Belts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Magpie Stock TankDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2016
ForestsHelena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsTownsend Ranger District; Townsend Ranger District
Legal Land Description12N 1 E Section 35 (46%u02DA45.372, 111%u02DA34.080)
Grazing management