Decision Memo Completed

Playa Lakes Restoration

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Harding; Union, New Mexico Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands

Proposal to repair seven playa basins by filling in pits which were dug in the 1970%u2019s. The piles of soil which remain from the original pitting will be placed back in each borrow pit using a bulldozer.

Location

Six of the playa lakes are located from 5-18 miles north and east of Roy, NM. One of the playa lakes is located about 8 miles northeast of Clayton, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2014
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Playa Lakes Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2014
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsKiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management