Decision Memo Completed

Reserve Wildlife Waters

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Reserve Ranger District

Construct 4 trick tanks to provide year-round water for deer, elk, and other wildlife. Each site will have a collection apron including a fence to protect the apron, storage tank and drinking trough.

Location

Prairie Pt approx 7.7 miles west of Reserve NM; Govina, 2.3 miles NE Apache Crk NM; Largo approx 3.7 miles NW Cruzville NM & Feathery Hill, approx 1/4 mile SE Negrito Fire Base

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (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
Reserve Wildlife WatersDecision Signed Date: 07/31/2025
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsReserve Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S R20W Section 3; T5S R17W Section 26; T5S R18W Section 33; T9S R16W Section 20
Wildlife, fish, rare plants