Decision Memo Completed

Snow Lake Enhancement (RAC)

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Reserve Ranger District

Reduce sediment entering lake and improve water quality by planting riparian, constructing sediment retention structures. Improve boat ramp to prevent undercutting by wave action. Reduce erosion along existing gullying by installing small rock dams

Location

Snow Lake Recreation Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/10/2012
2
Comment Period
05/03/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Facility Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Snow Lake Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/13/2012
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsReserve Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S R16W Sec. 21 & 27
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management