Environmental Assessment Completed

Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek Sheep and Goat Grazing Allotments

White River National Forest Moffat; Rio Blanco, Colorado West Zone/Blanco Ranger District

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management
Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek Sheep and Goat Grazing AllotmentsDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2016
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Blanco Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 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
Grazing management