Decision Memo Completed

Watershed - Falls Creek Wetland Expansion

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Watershed - Falls Creek Wetland Expansion ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/08/2015
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT36N R9W sections 21 & 28
Watershed management