Decision Memo Completed

Cowardin Well

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Siskiyou, California Goosenest Ranger District

Drilling equipment would be used to drill a well to determine water availability. This project does not involve any water use. Water Board Waiver n/a.

Location

This project falls within the Blue Canyon-Dry Lake 6th field watershed on the north side of the Alder Creek Divide near West Haight Mountain. It is about six miles west-southwest of Tennant, CA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (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
Cowardin WellDecision Signed Date: 08/19/2020
ForestsKlamath National Forest
DistrictsGoosenest Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 13 and 24, T. 43 N., R. 2 W., and section 18, T. 43 N., R. 1 W., M.D.M.
Special use management