The USGS is proposing three temporary weather station sites on Holy Cross Ranger District. Each temporary site will consist of a 10 foot high weather station and an 8 foot by 9 foot weighing scale snow sensor with minimal soil disturbance.
Location
Chicago Ridge Site SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of S5 T7S R79W Ptarmigan Site NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of S30 T6S R79W Homestake Site SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of S6 T7S R80W
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/29/2021
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| USGS Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) Site | Decision Signed Date: 09/22/2022 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |