Decision Memo Completed

McFarland Canyon Fence Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Clark, Nevada Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Project entails construction of a fence to protect Wilderness character and sensitive habitats from damage by wild horses.

Location

McFarland Canyon can be accessed from CR202, then FS45570 in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Clark County, NV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/19/2014
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Wilderness Management
McFarland Canyon Fence Project DecisionDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2015
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsSpring Mountains National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNortheast quarter of Section 29, R. 55 1/2 E., T. 18 S.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants