Decision Memo Completed

U.S. Geological Survey Precipitation Collector Installation; Special Use Permit

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Wilderness Ranger District

Installation of a collector, fixed to a metal frame with a base of cinder blocks approximately 2x2 feet in size to collect precipitation event data.

Location

Site is located off of FSR 970; east of the Gila Cliff Dwellings visitor center

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
USGS Precipitation Collector SiteDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2025
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsWilderness Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R14W Sec 25
Special use management