Decision Memo Completed

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

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Montrose; San Miguel, Colorado Norwood Ranger District

Norwood RD received 30 applications for easements for existing water facilities. Qualifying facilities receive an easement but additional terms can be added to OM Plan to protect resources. Decision/implementation to occur next several months.

Location

Various locations on the Norwood Ranger District

Project timeline

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

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Watering System (aka Ditch Bill)Decision Signed Date: 01/02/2012 Legal Notice Date: 02/15/2012
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Special use management