Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses - Ditch Bill Easement, Steward No. 3 Ditch to Mark Condiotti

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Authorize an agricultural water facility under Public Law 99-545 (Colorado Ditch Bill). The ditch diverts water from Lightner Creek for use of existing water rights on private lands. The segment of ditch on the Forest is approx. 200 feet in length.

Location

Lightner Creek, about 7 miles northwest of Durango.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/16/2014
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (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
Steward No.3 Ditch Bill Easement to Mark CondiottiDecision Signed Date: 02/23/2015
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT36N R10W Section 32 NWNE
Special use management