New permit to UNM researcher to take over an existing weather station operated by USGS and replace some of the equipment for the purpose of monitoring meteorological conditions including snow depth for hydrological and groundwater recharge.
Location
The existing micrometeorological station that will be acquired and modified is located near the 10K South trailhead, outside of designated Wilderness.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/12/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| Installation and Maintenance of a Micrometeorological Station CE | Decision Signed Date: 12/01/2020 |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Sandia Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T11N, R5E, Sec 5 |