Decision Memo Completed

Upper Mimbres In-Stream Restoration Project (Cooney)

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Wilderness Ranger District

Using local, native materials, build in-stream structures and bank structures to slow water speed, encourage sediment deposition, and restore meander to stream channel. This would enhance and protect native fish habitat.

Location

Upper Mimbres River, Cooney Parcel

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/26/2016
2
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2016 (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; Watershed Improvements
Upper Mimbres In-Stream Restoration Project (Cooney)Decision Signed Date: 11/27/2016
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsWilderness Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14S, R12W, Section 22
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management