Decision Memo Completed

Holy Ghost Canyon Restoration Project

Santa Fe National Forest San Miguel, New Mexico Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District

The Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the SFNF, in cooperation with the Upper Pecos Watershed Association (UPWA), proposes restoration activities to address post-Tres Lagunas Fire2013) flooding erosion damage in Holy Ghost Canyon.

Location

The proposed project area is located along Holy Ghost Creek (T18N, R 12E, sections 32 and 22) is located about 12 miles north of the Village of Pecos Canyon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/03/2017
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Holy Ghost Creek Habitat Restoration Project Decision for Creek and HabitatDecision Signed Date: 07/27/2018
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsPecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management