Environmental Assessment Completed

Hunter Creek and Wallace Grazing Allotments

White River National Forest Garfield; Mesa, Colorado West Zone/Rifle Ranger District

The Rifle Ranger District proposes to reauthorize domestic livestock grazing on Hunter & Wallace allotments. Includes construction of range improvements to aid in livestock distribution and management.

Location

Hunter is approximately 6 miles southwest of town of Rifle; access via CR 317. Wallace is approximately 7 miles northwest of town of Collbran; access via the Kimball Creek Rd.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/22/2011
2
Comment Period
05/26/2013
3
Objection Period Start
05/26/2013
4
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
Hunter and Wallace Range AllotmentsDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2013
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionHunter T.7.S, R.93.W and Wallace T.8.S., R.95.W
Grazing management