Decision Memo In Progress

Willow Creek Watershed In-Stream Restoration

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Rio Grande National Forest All Units

Install low tech process-based restoration structures in Willow Creek, Wilcox Creek and Copper Gulch on the Saguache Ranger District. The project occurs in MA 1, MA 1.1a, and MA 5.

Location

T.43N., R.12E., Sections 9 & 10, New Mexico Prime Meridian. Southwest of Crestone, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/24/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.43N., R.12E., Sections 9 & 10, New Mexico Prime Meridian.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management