Environmental Assessment Completed

Santa Fe River Canyon Riparian Forest Restoration NEPA Clearance

Santa Fe National Forest Santa Fe, New Mexico Espanola Ranger District

Removal of non-native vegetation and planting of native trees and shrubs along 10 miles of the Santa Fe River resulting in improved water quality and improved wildlife habitat.

Location

Santa Fe River Canyon on BLM and USFS lands west of City of Santa Fe.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/17/2009
2
Comment Period
11/05/2010
3
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Santa Fe River Canyon Riparian Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/30/2012 Legal Notice Date: 02/08/2012
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsEspanola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.15N, R.7E. Sections 1,2,8,9,10
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants