The purpose of this project is to improve watershed health in specific locations within Bears Ears National Monument and the Monticello Ranger District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The need for restoration is a result of past practices.
Location
The proposed project is located within the Manti-La Sal National Forest on the Monticello Ranger District within San Juan County, Utah. This includes Bears Ears National Monument lands.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/22/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Abajo Mountains and Bears Ears National Monument Watershed Restoration 2023 Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/11/2023 |
| Forests | Manti-Lasal National Forest |
| Districts | Monticello Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |