Restore groundwater hydrologic regime of portion of the Iron Fen that is impaired by a ditch. Install flow control structure in current ditch and manage flow through wetland recapturing the flow once it reaches an old road alignment downslope.
Location
N.M.P.M T 14S R86W Section 6: NW¼SE¼
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/15/2012
2
Comment Period
04/15/2012
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Mount Emmons Iron Fen Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/30/2013 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |