Decision Memo Completed

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

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

Gunnison RD received 80 applications for easements on 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 Gunnison Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2005
2
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
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: 06/16/2011
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Land management planning