Decision Memo Completed

Willow Creek Trail Bridge Installment

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

The bridge will provide a safe crossing of Willow Creek for trail users and replace an existing low water stream ford. The project will mitigate stream bank degradation, eliminate stream siltation and improve and protect the riparian area.

Location

Willow Ck, a tributary of Taylor Resevoir. Project is located approximately 1/4 mile south of the Taylor Park Trading Post.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/12/2010
2
Comment Period
02/12/2010
3
Decision
10/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
Willow Creek Trail Bridge InstallmentDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2010
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14S, R82W, Section 21
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation management