The Cow Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Project would improve water quality and fish habitat by restoring riparian areas, reducing erosion and turbidity from access points and unstable streambanks.
Location
This site in general is located along Forest Road (FR) 92, approximately 30 creek miles north of the confluence with the Pecos River and approximately 6-8 miles north-northeast of the Village of Pecos (T 17N, R 12E, Sections 26 and 35).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/10/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Cow Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/28/2017 |
| Forests | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Districts | Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |