Decision Memo Completed

Willow Creek Avulsion

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Grand, Colorado Sulphur Ranger District

Northern Water proposes to address an area on Willow Creek at risk for avulsing (rapidly abandoning the existing channel and creating a new stream channel) with bank stabilization including grading, soil lifts, toe wood, and riprap stabilization.

Location

The proposed project is located on Sulphur Ranger District on Willow Creek adjacent to Highway 125. The location on Willow Creek is very close to the confluence with Mulstay Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/09/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Willow Creek AvulsionDecision Signed Date: 06/14/2024
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsSulphur Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management