Decision Memo Completed

Anan Creek Stream and Meadow Restoration

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Restoration of ~2 miles of stream and within ~15 acres of meadow. Activities include erosion control, arresting head-cuts, installation of Beaver Dam Analogues to improve riparian habitat, and the closure of a user created road in the stream bottom.

Location

The project area is northwest of Bonito Lake, and is accessed via Forest Road 600. See Project Map.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Anan Creek Stream and Meadow RestorationDecision Signed Date: 11/01/2019
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants