Decision Memo Completed

Willow Creek Fish Barrier

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Reserve Ranger District

NM Dept. of Game and Fish has proposed constructing a fish passage barrier on Willow Creek to prevent the upstream movement of nonnative trout and protect an establish Gila trout population.

Location

T10S R17W Sec. 27 near the confluence of Willow and Gilita creeks.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/12/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Willow Creek Fish BarrierDecision Signed Date: 05/10/2016
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsReserve Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants