Blue Lake Fence Construction
U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is proposing to reconstruct a post and pole fence that was burned in the 2022 McBride Fire, which deterred off-road travel on Blue Lake. USFS also plans to expand the previous fence footprint to encircle the wetland area.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Blue Lake is located about 1 mile east, southeast from the intersection of Gavilan Canyon and Eagle Creek Canyon roads, and northeast of Ruidoso, New Mexico along Forest Road 120A.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/17/2023 |
| Decision | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (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:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Project Decision Information
Blue Lake Fence Construction
Decision Signed Date: 05/18/2023
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Sec 1, T. 10 S., R. 13 E.
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Larry Cordova
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
575-630-3007
larry.cordova@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/19/2023