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 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 |
| Grindstone Mesa Wetland Development | Decision Signed Date: 03/11/2014 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.11S, R .13E, Section 31 |