Decision Memo Completed

Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Watering System (aka Ditch Bill) Easements

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Delta; Gunnison, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

The Paonia RD received 53 ditch bill applications on existing water facilities. 19 easements completed/11 applications denied thus far in the process. Decision/implementation to occur over the next few months.

Location

Various locations on the Gunnison National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2005
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Watering SystemDecision Signed Date: 01/18/2012
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsPaonia Ranger District
Special area management