Several restoration treatments would occur in a 244-acre project area, including canal reconstruction; lop and scatter; and seeding/planting. The project would increase wetlands, species diversity, and ecosystem resilience.
Location
Cart Creek Meadow area, approximately 20 miles north of Vernal, UT, adjacent to U.S. Highway 191 where Cart Creek crosses under the highway.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/25/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Cart Creek Meadow Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/29/2024 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Vernal Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |