Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses - Walker Ditch Special Use Permit

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Issuance of a Special Use Permit for use and maintenance of an existing hand-dug irrigation ditch approximately 830 feet long, for use of existing water rights.

Location

Approximately 12 miles north of Durango along Bear Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2017 (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
Diversion from Bear Creek and Ditch on NFS Land for Randall WalkerDecision Signed Date: 04/04/2017
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT37N, R8W, sections 7 & 18
Special use management