Decision Memo Completed

Middle Quartz Creek Erosion Stabilization Project

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

Restoration activities for aquatic habitat, erosion and stream flow are proposed in 0.80 miles of closed route, Middle Quartz Creek. Entails re-routing nine streams/seeps into their original/natural flow path, restoring hydrologic conductivity.

Location

Middle Quartz Creek, East of Pitkin, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Middle Quartz Creek Erosion Stabilization ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/06/2018
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSect. 34, T51N, R5E, and Sect. 4, T50N, R5E, NMPM
Watershed management