Decision Memo Completed

Beaver Dam Analogue Installation Saguache Park

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Saguache Ranger District

Beaver Dam Analogue (BDA) structures will be installed across 3 general locations to reduce soil erosion and improve riparian and fisheries habitat, where stream conditions are degraded.

Location

Locations include Middle Fork Saguache Creek, Middle Fork and South Fork Saguache creeks, South Fork Saguache Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2021
2
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Beaver Dam Analogue Installation Saguache ParkDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2021
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 43N R3E Sec 4,31 and T 43N R2E Sec 1
Wildlife, fish, rare plants