Environmental Assessment Completed

Fall Creek and Woods Lake Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Reclammation Project

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

GMUG NF is considering a proposal from the Colorado Division of Wildlife to chemically treat Woods Lake and its tributaries to restore Native Colorado River Cutthrout Trout to the upper Fall Creek Watershed.

Location

Project area located near Woods Lake SRA, approximately 9 air miles south of Placerville, CO

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2008
2
Comment Period
05/30/2008
3
Decision
08/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Species Population Enhancements
Fall Creek and Woods Lake Colorado River Cutthroat Trout ReclamationDecision Signed Date: 08/06/2008 Legal Notice Date: 08/18/2008
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Special use managementWildlife, fish, rare plants