Decision Memo Completed

Fisheries - Hermosa Creek Bank Stabilization

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

Repair of areas of active bank erosion along the East Fork Hermosa Creek and the main stem Hermosa Creek above the confluence. Also, installation of fish habitat improvement structures in the streams. Work would occur over several years.

Location

Hermosa Park and north along the main stem of the creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/19/2015
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Hermosa Creek Bank Stabilization Project PhaseIIDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2016
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39N R10W
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management