Decision Memo Completed

Adair Pipeline Extension

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Quemado Ranger District

Install and bury approximately 1.4 miles of poly pipeline and a drinking trough, to provide an alternative watering location for the excluded Adair Springs.

Location

Project is located 1 mile south of Luna NM. Drinker will be installed approximately 100 yards west of the excluded Adair Spring.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/02/2021
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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
Adair Pipeline ExtensionDecision Signed Date: 09/06/2022
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsQuemado Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 6 South, Range 20 West, Section 18
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management