Decision Memo Completed

Reconstruction of the Elkhead Creek Boreal Toad Exclosure Fence.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland Routt, Colorado Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District

Due to general maintenance and weather factors, the old fence will be removed and replaced with a lay down fence. Reconstruction of the boreal toad fence is necessary to protect this sensitive area.

Location

California Park Special Interest Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/17/2013
2
Comment Period
02/17/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Area Management
California Park Special Interest Area Boreal Toad Fence Project 2012Decision Signed Date: 06/13/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/16/2013
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest
DistrictsHahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9N, R87W, Section 3
Watershed managementGrazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial area management