Decision Memo Completed

Gaffney Ditch Realignment

Bridger-Teton National Forest Teton, Wyoming Buffalo Ranger District

The Gaffney Irrigation Ditch would be realigned away from actively eroding Buffalo Fork River bank to limit potential for infrastructure damage and maintain water delivery systems, and include fully re-grading and re-planting with native vegetation.

Location

115 ft to the west of the existing ditch and parallel to Highway 287 near Moran, WY.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/10/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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
Gaffney Ditch RealignmentDecision Signed Date: 03/01/2021
ForestsBridger-Teton National Forest
DistrictsBuffalo Ranger District
Legal Land Description12T 550059mE 4853236mN
Special use management