To provide a reliable water source and better distribute wildlife and livestock, the USFS is proposing to install a water well, water pipeline, water storage tanks, and water troughs in the Latham grazing allotment.
Location
Raton Canyon northeast of Capitan, NM on southern slope of Capitan Mountains.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/24/2022
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (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; Grazing Structural Improvements |
| Latham Allotment Water System | Decision Signed Date: 05/13/2022 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 8 and 17 of T. 9 S., R. 17 E., NMPM |