Decision Memo Completed

Aquatic Habitat Restoration in the Red River

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Questa Ranger District

Provide trout with improved habitat by redefining the river channel through techniques such as filling and revegetating bank areas, installing rock features, constructing log jams, removing undesirable vegetation, and planting willows and cottonwoods

Location

On the Red River, approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the Questa Ranger District office.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/16/2017
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Aquatic Habitat Restoration in the Red RiverDecision Signed Date: 10/15/2018
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT29N R13E, Section 33, SW 1/4, NMPM
Wildlife, fish, rare plants