Decision Memo Completed

Berry Creek and Muddy Pass Aquatic Organism Passageways

White River National Forest Eagle; Garfield, Colorado East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

The proposed action is to update culvert infrastructure that is nearing the end of its lifespan and to provide improved aquatic organism passages at four locations on the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.

Location

The proposed Aquatic Organism Passageway replacement locations are on Forest Service System Roads 600, 700, 720, 774, and 786.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/26/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Berry Creek and Muddy Pass Aquatic Organism PassagewaysDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2024
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 4S., R. 82W., Sec 33; T 4S., R 81W., Sec 26; T 4S., R 81W., Sec23; T 4S., R 81W., Sec 27
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants