Decision Memo Completed

Vallecitos West Acequia Headgate Installation

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico El Rito Ranger District

This project will be to authorize the installation of a new headgate system in the river to help with controlling the flow and level of water getting in and out of the Vallecitos West acequia.

Location

The project will take place on the El Rito Ranger District at the existing headgate location of the Vallecitos West Acequia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2022
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2022 (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
Vallecitos West Acequia Headgate InstallationDecision Signed Date: 03/14/2022
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsEl Rito Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N., R8E., Section 5 and 6
Special use management