West Fork Battle Creek Watershed Plan
Evaluating a proposal to exchange about 1,762 acres of USFS-managed lands with up to about 4,400 acres managed by the State of Wyoming. Part of a larger NRCS-led project that could include a new reservoir, partly on lands currently managed by USFS. *Note* This webpage is not set up to accept comments as the Forest Service is a cooperator on the EIS and all comments should be submitted to the NRCS, who are the lead on the NEPA. The Forest Service will work with the NRCS to address comments. From the NOI, you may submit comments via the following methods: Dates: We will consider comments that we receive by February 13, 2023. Comments received after the 45-day comment period will be considered to the extent possible. Addresses: We invite you to submit comments in response to this notice. You may submit your comments through one of the methods below: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for docket ID NRCS-2022-0012. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments; or Mail or Hand Delivery: Andi Neugebauer, Wyoming State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 100 E B St. #3, Casper, Wyoming 82601. In your comment, specify the docket ID NRCS-2022-0012. All comments received will be posted without change and made publicly available on www.regulation.gov. For Further Information Contact: Andi Neugebauer; telephone: (307)233-6750; email: Andi.Neugebauer@usda.gov
Location Summary
Federal parcel in the Sierra Madre range, near WY State Hwy 70 and West Fork Battle Creek, about 19 west of Encampment and 28 miles east of Baggs. State parcels scattered across the Sierra Madre.
District: Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District
Project Milestones
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 12/28/2022 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 09/01/2024 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 03/01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/01/2025 (Estimated) |
Project Documents
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