Decision Memo Completed

Fisheries - Big Bend Fish Barriers

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Create 2 barriers to non-native fish in Big Bend Crk. Construct by hand within 1/2 mile from the confluence with Hermosa Crk using spruce logs. Barriers to be approx 6 feet high. Will provide 1.5 miles additional habitat for San Juan Cutthroat Trout

Location

Big Bend Creek just upstream of confluence with Hermosa Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/15/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Big Bend Fish Barriers ConstructionDecision Signed Date: 01/14/2022
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 38 N, R 10 W, Section 10
Wildlife, fish, rare plants