Environmental Assessment Completed

Fisheries - Hermosa Creek and East Fork Hermosa Creek Fish Barriers

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Construct barriers to prevent upstream fish movement on Hermosa Creek and East Fork Hermosa Creek to aid in the re-introduction of native Colorado River cutthroat trout.

Location

Two locations: One on the main stem of Hermosa Creek below the confluence with East Fork Hermosa Creek; the other on the East Fork Hermosa Creek adjacent to Forest Rd. 578

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/06/2012
2
Comment Period
08/22/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Hermosa Creek and East Fork Hermosa Creek Fish Barriers ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/09/2012
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.39 N., R.10 W. Sections 24 and 25
Wildlife, fish, rare plants