Decision Memo Completed

Dry Mesa Hydroaxe

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Mesa; Montrose, Colorado Ouray Ranger District

2016 Wildlife habitat improvement project implementing Escalante Forest Restoration and Stewardship Project Decision (#38387) and partnership activities.

Location

Project lies on the Mesa and Montrose County line on the southern end of Dry Mesa. Approximately 22 miles southeast of Delta, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2011
2
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Escalante Forest Restoration and Stewardship Project (DN and FONSI)#38387Decision Signed Date: 06/24/2013
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT50N R14W S13,24,25; T50N R13W S18,19
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants