Decision Memo Completed

Arroyo Seco Allotment Water System

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

To provide reliable water sources and distribute wildlife and cattle across the landscape, the USFS is proposing to install water pipelines, water troughs, and water storage tanks within the Arroyo Seco grazing allotment.

Location

Project would be located south of Hwy 246 on north slopes of the Capitan Mountains and north of Copeland Canyon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2022
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (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; Grazing Structural Improvements
Arroyo Seco Allotment Water SystemDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2022
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 27, 28, 33, and 34 of T. 7 S., R. 17 E., NMPM
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management