The Forest Service proposes to remove an abandoned, inoperable low head dam on NFS lands in order to improve overall watershed condition and expand fish passage within the South Platte River.
Location
At Lake George, north off of Elevenmile Canyon Road (NFSR 96); T12S, R71W, Sec. 31
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/27/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Lake George Diversion Structure Removal and Lower Elevenmile Canyon Stream Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 11/04/2021 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | South Park Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |