Decision Memo Completed

Sunrise Mountain Guzzler

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

A new wildlife guzzler would be installed on Sunrise Mountain adjacent to the city of Deadwood, SD. The guzzle would provide a water source to the bighorn sheep herd in the area, reducing the need for them to cross the highway for water.

Location

Immediately north of the city of Deadwood on Sunrise Mountain.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2018
2
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Sunrise Mountain GuzzlerDecision Signed Date: 09/07/2018
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants