Wilderness RD is scoping a restoration proposal by New Mexico Environmental Dept. for projects in Black Canyon, to reduce water temperature impairment through planting, improving instream habitat for Gila trout and watershed function.
Location
Black Canyon is located approx. 18 miles north of Wilderness RD office. The project extends east of private land to confluence with Aspen Canyon within Aldo Leopold Wilderness.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/01/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Black Canyon Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 01/30/2022 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Wilderness Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T13S R11W Sec 8,9,10,14,15 |