Decision Memo Completed

Riparian Restoration Treatments along the Rio de Las Vacas

Santa Fe National Forest Sandoval, New Mexico Santa Fe National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Proposed Riparian Restoration Treatments along the Rio de las VacasDecision Signed Date: 10/21/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/25/2013
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsCuba Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management