Decision Memo Completed

Cow Creek Habitat Improvement

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

The proposed action is to treat approximately 15,000 acres with prescribed fire to maintain and enhance productive vegetation for the benefit of Mule Deer, Elk and other wildlife species, while reducing the natural buildup of fuels.

Location

T51N R18W Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36 T50N R 18W Section 1 T51N R17W Sections 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 T15S R102W Sections 34, 35

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/03/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Cow Creek Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2022
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementGrazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plants