Environmental Assessment Cancelled

Agua Chiquita Watershed Strategy

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Lincoln National Forest All Units

Complete restoration activities within the Agua Chiquita watershed to reduce nonpoint source pollution and reduce the amount of sediment in the water, which currently exceeds standards.

Location

The upper Agua Chiquita watershed from the headwaters of Agua Chiquita to the McEwan Canyon tributary, which is approximately 2 miles past Weed, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/2018 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
09/2019 (Estimated)
4
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants