Decision Memo Completed

Schilling Springs Water Well

Rio Grande National Forest Conejos, Colorado Conejos Peak Ranger District

A water well will be drilled in the vicinity of Schilling Springs, which is located north of Terrace Reservoir. The water will be pumped into a 12,000 gallon storage tank with a gravity flow to drinkers.

Location

NW of Terrace Reservoir near Schilling Springs

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2014
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
Schilling Springs Water DevelopmentDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2017
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsConejos Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT36N, R6E, NW1/4 SE1/4, Sec.15
Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)