Decision Memo Completed

NRCS Elwood SNOTEL

Rio Grande National Forest Rio Grande, Colorado Conejos Peak Ranger District

NRCS is proposing to place a new SNOTEL weather station near Elwood Pass.

Location

Between Elwood Pass and Elwood Cabin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/16/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
NRCS Elwood SNOTELDecision Signed Date: 08/15/2024
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsConejos Peak Ranger District
Legal Land Description11.54 acres in the SE of Sec. 34, T. 37 N., R. 3 E., NMPM, Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Special use management