Decision Memo Completed

Jewett Gap Water System

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Quemado Ranger District

Proposed to increase existing water sources on the Jewett Gap Allotment. Improvements would benefit wildlife and livestock. Proposed to install 3 drinkers, approx. 3 miles of pipeline and 3 storage tanks within the Gap and Gallo pastures.

Location

East of hwy 32 in vicinity of Jewett Gap

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2016
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (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
Jewett Gap Pipeline-Storage-DrinkerDecision Signed Date: 12/21/2018
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsQuemado Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S R17W SEC 7,8,18,19
Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plants