Decision Memo Completed

Peralta Watershed Habitat Improvement Project

Santa Fe National Forest Sandoval, New Mexico Jemez Ranger District

Watershed and fish habitat improvement project in Peralta Canyon. Acitivities include blocking access of ATVs and vehicles to tributary stream, erecting riparian exclusion fencing, removal of conifer trees <12" in meadows, and willow planting.

Location

Peralta Canyon at the southern end of Forest Road 280

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/18/2008
2
Decision
09/2008 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2008 (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; Watershed Improvements
Peralta Watershed Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2008
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsJemez Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT18N, R4E, Sec 22, 23, 27
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing managementWatershed management