Decision Memo Completed

Blue Lake Wetland Development Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Improve and restore wetland habitat in a 16 acre open meadow called Blue Lake. The project will deepen two existing wetlands and create six additional wetlands in various sizes throughout the meadow. Native plants will be established.

Location

northeast of Ruidoso, New Mexico

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/25/2012
2
Comment Period
07/25/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Scenery Management; Watershed Improvements
Blue Lake Wetland DevelopmentDecision Signed Date: 12/13/2012
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S; R13E; Section 1
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants