The proposed action would include closing the Mix Lake Campground to public use starting September 2017 and completing a timber salvage project to remove hazard trees within the campground boundary.
Location
Mix Lake Campground is located in Conejos County in the upper Conejos Canyon. It is located approximately 45 miles west of Antonito Colorado, via paved highway 17 for 22 miles.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/03/2017
2
Comment Period
02/01/2017
3
09/25/2017
4
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Mix Lake Campground Hazard Tree Removal Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2017 |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Conejos Peak Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 36N Range 4E, Sec. 21 and 22, N.M.P.M. |