Decision Memo Completed

Hayden Pass SNOTEL Installation

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Saguache Ranger District

The Saguache District proposes to install a new SNOTEL weather station near the head of Hayden Pass. SNOTEL sites record snow water equivalence and data can be accessed remotely for quick determination of snow pack conditions.

Location

Next to the Hayden Pass road, just below the pass on the Rio Grande side.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/01/2007
2
Decision
06/2008 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Hayden Pass SNOTELDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2008
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT47N, R10E, Sec. 27, SWSE
Watershed management