The wet meadow has been affected by flows from areas burned by the 2014 Signal Fire and 2020 Tadpole Fire. This project is to hydrologically stabilize the meadow, rewet the site, and restore riparian vegetation to the system.
Location
Upper Cherry Creek Wet Meadow Stabilization and Enhancement Project is located east of NM Hwy 15 and south of the Signal Peak road 154; located approx. 12 miles north of Silver City, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/21/2020
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Upper Cherry Creek Wet Meadow Habitat and Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/03/2021 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T16S, R13W, Section 9 |