Decision Memo Completed

Royal John Wildlife Improvement

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Silver City Ranger District

The project would consist of constructing 1/2 mile of road to access and maintain two waters locted in Donahue and Hot Springs Canyon. The waters have not been maintained in several years due to road access being blocked.

Location

The Projects are located approximately 30 miles east of Silver City in the Royal John Mine area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2012
2
Comment Period
05/01/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Royal John Wildlife ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/11/2012
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsSilver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 17 S Range 9 W Sections 16,32 and 33
Wildlife, fish, rare plants