Decision Memo Completed

NRCS Snotel Project

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Boulder; Grand, Colorado Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units

Proposal to convert an existing snow course on Boulder Ranger District to an automated SNOTEL site. Proposal to install a new SNOTEL site on the Sulphur Ranger District.

Location

Boulder Ranger District and Sulphur Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/17/2013
2
Comment Period
05/17/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
NRCS-SNOTEL/Snow Course SitesDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/13/2013
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsBoulder Ranger District; Sulphur Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 17, Township 2 North, Range 73 West, and Section 23, Township 1 North, Range 75 West.
Watershed managementSpecial use management