Decision Memo Completed

Rio Penasco Wetland Restoration and Road Stabilization

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to restore a wetland that has been modified and is no longer functioning and improve a road crossing to improve water quality and wildlife habitat for a variety of species including federally listed species.

Location

The project area is located by the intersection of roads C017 and D019 along the Rio Penasco.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/14/2016
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Rio Penasco Wetland Restoration - Cox Canyon Road Crossing ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/11/2020
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 17 south; Range 13 East, Section 3
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management