Decision Memo Cancelled

Ben Lilly Pond Enhancement and Watershed Stabilization Project

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Silver City Ranger District

Ben Lilly Pond is a man-made feature with an earthen berm and primitive concrete spillway. There is a need to protect pond features from both ungulate use, public use, and vehicle parking. Propose to implement fencing and parking mngt controls.

Location

Project is located approx. 12 miles north of Silver City, west of NM Hwy 15.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/21/2020
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (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
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsSilver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16S, R14 W, Section 24
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management