Decision Memo Completed

Wills Canyon Trail (TR 5008) Reroute, Maintenance, and Reconstruction

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

Work 3.2 mi of TR 5008: reroute of 0.25 mi out of drainage bottom and 2.0 mi of maintenance. Reduce active erosion and indirect effects to threatened and endangered plants; and increase user safety.

Location

Throughout Wills Canyon Trail (TR 5008). Reconstruction and reroute would occur on the western half of trail.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/06/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
Wills Canyon Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 04/22/2014
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT17S; R12E; Sections 16, 17, 19-21, 29, and 30
Recreation managementWatershed management