Decision Memo Completed

Grindstone Wetland Development

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Restore a wetland and a reliable water source in the Grindstone Mesa area. The project will deepen one existing wetland and create four additional wetlands in various sizes throughout the meadow.

Location

The site is located along Grindstone Mesa, approximately 2.0 miles southeast of the Village of Ruidoso.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/15/2014
2
Comment Period
01/15/2014
3
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2014 (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
Grindstone Mesa Wetland DevelopmentDecision Signed Date: 03/11/2014
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.11S, R .13E, Section 31
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management