Decision Memo Completed

Walt Smith Drainage Repair

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The repair and/or replacement of Walt Smith drainage crossings within the South Fork Campground that were damaged during post-fire flood events and the strategic removal of large concentrations of debris deposited during flooding.

Location

Bonito Corridor, above Bonito Lake; within the designated developed recreation area. The Walt Smith Drainage is a small drainage that passes through the South Fork Campground.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/25/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Walt Smith Drainage RepairDecision Signed Date: 09/06/2017
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location is at SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 12, T10S, R11E.
Watershed management