Decision Memo Completed

Antelope Pipeline - Spur Lake Allotment

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Quemado Ranger District

Install a water system with 3.5 miles of buried pipeline, 2 drinkers, and storage tank in Antelope Pasture on Spur Lake Allotment to provide water for and improve distribution by both wildlife and livestock.

Location

Project is located on the Quemado RD approx. 9 miles NE or community of Luna, NM off of Catron County road B012

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2017
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Antelope Pipeline - Spur Lake AllotmentDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2018
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsQuemado Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S R19W SEC 13, 24, 25, 26, & 35
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management