Decision Memo Completed

D3/4 Guzzler Project

Ashley National Forest Duchesne, Utah Duchesne Ranger District

Two wildlife guzzlers were burned over during wildfires. The proposal is to replace these two wildlife guzzlers and install five new guzzlers for wildlife benefit and use.

Location

Guzzlers would be located on Raspberry Ridge and Draw (southeast of Moon Lake), Dry Ridge (ridge west of Moon Lake), and Cow Hollow (Timber Canyon area of the South Unit).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/30/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Iii: Watershed Forestry Assistance; Hfra Title Vi: Greater Sage-Grouse And Mule Deer Habitat Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
D3/4 Guzzler ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/25/2022
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsDuchesne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionR112W, T2N, section 21; R111, T2N, Section 22; R9w, T4S, Sections 27&34
Wildlife, fish, rare plants