Decision Memo Completed

Boston Gulch Greenback Cutthroat Trout Reintroduction

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Larimer, Colorado Canyon Lakes Ranger District

The Forest Service with Colorado Parks and Wildlife proposes to establish a population of greenback cutthroat trout in approximately 2.5 miles of stream in Boston Gulch.

Location

Boston Gulch cascades into the Poudre Canyon near Kinikinik approximately 1.5 miles west of Roaring Creek Trailhead. The headwaters are near/intercept FSR177.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/09/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements
Boston Gulch Greenback Cutthroat Trout ReintroductionDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2023
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsCanyon Lakes Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants