Decision Memo Completed

Utah State University Logan River Observatory Monitoring Equipment

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Cache, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

USU has submitted a proposal on Logan Ranger District for a climate monitoring station at Dewitt Springs and the addition of telemetry stations at Blind Hollow,Temple,Right Hand Forks to increase efficiencies at existing climate monitoring stations

Location

Dewitt Springs: 5 miles north of Logan Ranger District Office. Right Hand Fork: 10 miles north of LRD. Blind Hollow: 15 miles north of LRD Office. Temple Fork: 24 miles north of LRD

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (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
Utah State University Logan River Observatory Monitoring EquipmentDecision Signed Date: 01/21/2025
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsLogan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management