Decision Memo Completed

Rock Well Development

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Silver City Ranger District

Drill a well and development new water for year-round wildlife and seasonal cattle use. Includes well, pipeline, and troughs.

Location

Project is located approximately 11 miles south of Saddle Rock Road (FSR 118)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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 ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Rock Well Installation and Associated ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 04/14/2023
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsSilver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT18S R17W Section 25
Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plants