The proposal is to re-issue a Special Use Permit for the use and maintenance of the Rich Ditch for diversion of water from Trout Creek to Oak Creek for the Towns municipal water system purposes. The permit will be issued for a 20 year term.
Location
Ditch is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Oak Creek, CO near Rio Blanco Road 16
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/13/2018
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (15) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Rich Ditch Permit Re-Issuance | Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2019 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Yampa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | NW 1/4 Section 30, T3N, R86 W, and Sections 25 and 36, T3N, R87W, 6th PM, Rio Blanco County, Colorado |