Decision Memo Completed

Whitewater Creek Gila Trout Habitat Restoration Project

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Glenwood Ranger District

Project is to improve habitat for Gila Trout by stabilizing eroding banks, constructing large pools for overwintering and planting riparian vegetation for creek shading.

Location

Whitewater Creek at the Catwalk Recreation Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/08/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Whitewater Creek Gila Trout Habitat Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/11/2024
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.11S, R19W, Section 6
Wildlife, fish, rare plants