Decision Memo Completed

Gavilan Canyon Flood Control Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Village of Ruidoso is proposing to install flood control structures within the Gavilan Canyon drainage on National Forest System lands to control future flooding and debris flow from the McBride Fire burn scar.

Location

Project located northwest of the intersection of Gavilan Canyon Road and Warrior Drive within the Gavilan Canyon drainage.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2022
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Gavilan Canyon Flood Control ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2022
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSESE, Sec. 14, T. 11 S., R. 13 E.
Watershed managementSpecial use management