Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Black Mountain Water System Development Project

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

Drill one new well at Cooney Tanks, install eight new 5,000-10,000 gallon storage tanks at four different locations, install 19 new drinkers and 12.5 miles of above ground polypipe within the Black Mountain Allotment.

Location

Gila National Forest lands within the Black Mountain Allotment, approximately 39 miles north west of Winston, New Mexico. The project is located at T10S, R14W, Sec. 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30,

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
6/1/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-01d-FSA
Grazing managementWatershed management