Decision Memo Completed

Osier Well

Rio Grande National Forest Conejos, Colorado Conejos Peak Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to provide water for livestock. The need is to establish water in areas to distribute livestock to areas on the allotment that do not have water but have forage.

Location

Generally, 16 miles southeast of Antonito, CO; 1.3 miles northeast of Osier Mountain, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/01/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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
Osier Range Well water SystemDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2023
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsConejos Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 32N R. 6E Sections: 10 or 11 depending on engineering requirements.
Grazing management