Decision Memo Completed

Outlet of Saliz Watershed Improvement Project

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Glenwood Ranger District

The project proposal is to decommission a 1/2 mile of 2-track road and to treat approx. 800 acres with mechanical treatment and prescribed fire. Project will help improve watershed conditions and wildlife habitat.

Location

The project is approximately 17 miles north of Glenwood, New Mexico.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/16/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Outlet of Saliz Watershed Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/09/2020
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionin T. 8 S., R. 20 W., Sections 27-28, 33-34 and T. 9. S., R. 20. W., Sections 3-4.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management