Perform various restorative actions, such as fencing, planting native vegetation, and placing large woody debris in the creek, to increase shade (and thus decrease water temperature) and promote overall riparian health.
Location
Rio de las Vacas (Rio Cebolla to Clear Creek, NM-2106.A_40) Assessment Unit
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/15/2013
2
Comment Period
09/15/2013
3
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Proposed Riparian Restoration Treatments along the Rio de las Vacas | Decision Signed Date: 10/21/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/25/2013 |
| Forests | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Districts | Cuba Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |