Update infrastructure on the FS-owned Steinegger Ditch to flow water into and increase the size of the Falls Creek wetlands complex from 7.6 acres to 13.6 acres. Actions include replacing headgates and increasing the size of 2 existing earthen dams.
Location
Falls Creek area below Falls Creek subdivision.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/19/2015
2
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Watershed - Falls Creek Wetland Expansion Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/08/2015 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T36N R9W sections 21 & 28 |