Decision Memo Completed

Abiquiu Land Grant Water Line Replacement Project

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

In 1967, the Merced de Abiquiu (Grant) installed a water collection gallery and water line on national forest system lands in order to provide water for livestock. This facility is past its designed life and the proposal is to replace it.

Location

The project is located south of the Merced de Abiquiu, running from the grant boundary approximately 1.5 miles to Vallecitos Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/12/2015
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2017 (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; Facility Maintenance
Abiquiu Land Grant Water Line Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/22/2017
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsEspanola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management