This project proposes using natural river restoration techniques to restore channel geometry, increase fisheries habitat, mitigate unstable banks, areas of accelerated erosion and abnormal sediment transport, and, improve natural stream features.
Location
Lake Fork Creek downstream of Turquoise Lake and County Road (CR) 4, approximately 1/4 mile downstream from the culverts on CR 4.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/23/2018
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Lake Fork Stream Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 12/04/2018 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | Leadville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 9S, R. 80W, Section 19 |