Decision Memo Completed

Fisheries - Hermosa Creek Fish Habitat Improvement Project

San Juan National Forest La Plata; San Juan, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Construct in-stream rock structures and stabilize eroding stream banks on Hermosa Creek along a 1 mile reach adjacent to Forest Road 578.

Location

Along the main stem of Hermosa Creek upstream from the confluence with the East Fork and downstream from the confluence with Hotel Draw.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/12/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Hermosa Creek Fish Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2011
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39N, R10W, sections 13, 14, and 24
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management