Decision Memo Completed

Serna Pasture Riparian Enhancement Project

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Cibola, New Mexico Mount Taylor Ranger District

Allow for and promote recovery of the Shush Ken Histosol Fen, the improvement of riparian characteristics in the headwaters of Bluewater creek, improvement of habitat for Rio Grande sucker (Catostomus plebeius) and the Rio Grande chub (Gila pandora).

Location

Township 11 North; Range 13 West; Sections 16, 17, 20, and 21. The analysis is located in Cibola County in New Mexico.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2019
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Shush Kin Fen Riparian ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2021
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMount Taylor Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management