To improve riparian habitat, including fish habitat, the Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District plans to install stream restoration structures and implement vegetation plantings along Eagle Creek.
Location
Restoration work would occur along Eagle Creek and its tributaries (i.e., Phillips Canyon, Flume Canyon, Kraus Canyon, etc.) within the vicinity of State Road 532 and FS Road 127A.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/22/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Eagle Creek Riparian Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/06/2021 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 10 S., R. 12 E. (sections 25 & 36) / T. 10 S., R. 13 E. (sections 29, 30, 31, & 32) NMPM |