The proposal is to re-authorize sheep grazing on the Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek allotments and identify resource management opportunities.
Location
The allotments are located on the extreme north side of the Blanco Ranger District, accessed by State Highway 13 to Moffat County Road 41 that turns into Rio Blanco County Road 58.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/25/2014
2
Comment Period
01/22/2015
3
Objection Period Start
08/11/2016
4
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Grazing Allotment Management |
| Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek Sheep and Goat Grazing Allotments | Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2016 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Blanco Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 3 North, Range 90 West, Sections 7-10, 15-22, and 29-32 Township 2 North, Range 90 West, Sections 5-8 and 18 Township 2 North, Range 91 West, Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12 |