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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Scenery Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Blue Lake Wetland Development | Decision Signed Date: 12/13/2012 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T11S; R13E; Section 1 |