Decision Memo Completed

Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Kelly Springs Pipeline

White River National Forest Eagle, Colorado West Zone/Sopris Ranger District

CPW is planning to abandon a portion of an irrigation ditch and put the water into a 3070' pipeline. The pipeline will be under an existing road. The water will be used to irrigate a pasture for enhancing deer and elk habitat.

Location

This pipeline project is located adjacent to the Basalt State Wildlife Area, just north of Basalt, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/20/2017
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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; Watershed Improvements
Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Kelly Springs PipelineDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2018
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS1/2 Sec.31, T.7S, R.86W, 6th PM, Eagle County, Colorado
Watershed managementSpecial use management