Decision Memo Completed

Dark Canyon/ Soldier Springs Water Improvement Project

Lincoln National Forest Eddy, New Mexico Guadalupe Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is proposing to authorize the installation of three water troughs and storage tanks, to provide permanent, yearlong waters to wildlife and livestock in the area of Dark Canyon/ Soldier Springs.

Location

The project area is located southwest of Queen, New Mexico, along forest road 540.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2018
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Dark Canyon/ Soldier Springs Water Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2018
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsGuadalupe Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location is on multiple Sections of Township 25 South /Range 21 East, Township 26 South /Range 21 East.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants