Research project to take air and ground based snowpack measurements. Involves the installation and monitoring of 100-200 transect markers(marked T posts) across the Grand Mesa, as well as scientific instruments at several US Forest Service facilities
Location
Large Area Measurement Program: Lands End to Leon Peak and Mesa Lakes Lodge to Grand Mesa Lodge;Instrument sites:Jumbo Campground,Mesa Lakes Ranger Station,Lands End, Hwy 65 and Big Creek Reservoir#1.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/12/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| NASA SnowEx | Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2016 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Grand Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |