Cow Creek Habitat Improvement
The proposed action is to treat approximately 15,000 acres with prescribed fire to maintain and enhance productive vegetation for the benefit of Mule Deer, Elk and other wildlife species, while reducing the natural buildup of fuels.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
T51N R18W Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36
T50N R 18W Section 1
T51N R17W Sections 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
T15S R102W Sections 34, 35
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/03/2021 |
| Decision | 02/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Grand Valley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Grazing Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Cow Creek Habitat Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2022
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Grand Valley Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Mesa
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jonathan Tucker
2777 Crossroads Blvd, Suite 1
Grand Junction, CO 81506
970-573-1876
jonathan.tucker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/28/2022