Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 11/28/2012 | 01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan EA |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/29/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2013 |
Expected:05/2013 |
07/2013 |
Elizabeth Dykstra 928-527-3419 edykstra@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Creation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan for Fossil Creek as described in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The project is on both the Coconino National Forest and the Tonto National Forest.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27457 |
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| Location: UNIT - Payson Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Yavapai. Fossil Creek (Wild and Scenic River Portions) - Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest and Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest. | |||||
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Four-Forest Restoration Initiative EIS: Kaibab and Coconino EIS |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 01/25/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2013 |
Expected:12/2013 |
03/2014 |
Paula Cote 928-226-4686 pcote@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Implementation of forest restoration activities including thinning of trees, prescribed fire treatments, and watershed and road restoration within 988,764 acres of the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests. See www.fs.usda.gov/4fri for information.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/4fri |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. ponderosa pine habitat on the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests. | |||||
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Rock Pit Development: Coconino and Kaibab National Forests EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/06/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected:04/2013 |
04/2013 |
Mike Dechter 928-527-3416 mdechter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Development of up to 39 rock pits affecting a total of 434 acres on the Coconino and Kaibab national forests to provide materials for surfacing roads to maintain safe and sustainable road conditions.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34858 |
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| Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. locations throughout the Coconino and Kaibab national forests (see map). | |||||
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Show Low South Land Exchange EIS |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 04/28/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 |
09/2013 |
Randall Chavez 928-368-2100 rchavez02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A proposal to exchange 1028 acres Federal Land (Apache-Sitgreaves NFs & Coconino NF) for 1555 acres of non federal lands (Apache-Sitgreaves, Prescott and Coconino NF).
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22287 |
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| Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District, Alpine Ranger District, Lakeside Ranger District, Black Mesa Ranger District, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Clifton Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Apache, Coconino, Greenlee, Navajo, Yavapai. LEGAL - T6N R29E Section 34, T10N R22E Section 31 & #2. Exchange private parcesl in the A-S, Coconino & Prescott NFs for Federal lands on the Apache (Alpine RD) T6N R29E Sec 34 (Sacr & Lakeside RD) T10N R22E Sec 31 &32 (900 acres) and Coconino (50 acres). | |||||
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Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Glen Canyon to Pinnacle Peak Transmission Line Vegetation Management EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/21/2011 |
Expected:01/2013 |
03/2013 |
Mike Dechter 928-527-3416 mdechter@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Continue vegetation management, including tree removal, within a 420-foot corridor for the existing 345kV line traversing the Coconino National Forest. Purpose is to increase transmission line reliability per the 2005 Energy Policy Act.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35015 |
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| Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Transmission line running from Fossil Creek north by Winona and to the north boudary of the Forest. | |||||
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Plan Revision for the Coconino National Forest EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Notice of Adjustment 05/12/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2013 |
Expected:10/2013 |
11/2013 |
Yewah Lau 928-527-3411 ylau@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Revision of the Coconino National Forest's Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). The Forest Plan guides the management activities on the Coconino NF such as recreation and the maintenance and improvement of ecosystem health.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprdb5334655 |
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| Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Yavapai. Coconino National Forest. | |||||
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Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Dahl FLPMA Forest Roads Special Use Permit CE |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Road access permit for existing forest road
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24903 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Forest Road on the Coconino National Forest. | |||||
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NPG Cable of Arizona Issuance of 10 Year Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Steve Martinet 928-527-3418 smartinet@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to re issue a permit to NPG cable for existing aerial and buried television cable lines on the Red Rock and Peaks Ranger Districts. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Several locations on the Peaks and Red Rock Districts. | |||||
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Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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APSMormon Lake to Youngs 69kV Power Line EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:08/2013 | 04/2014 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to construct approximately 21 miles of new 69kV power line along the Western Area Power 345 kV lines from Youngs Substation south of I-40 to Forest Road 125 to a new substation on non-federal land south of Mormon Lake. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T21N, R9E, Section 24 to T18N. R9E, Section 28, G&SRM. Along the 345kV power line and FR 125 south of I40 and east of Lake Mary Road. | |||||
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BRANDIS WAY ROAD AND CHANNEL WIDENING CE |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 11/09/2012 | 12/2012 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: PROPOSAL TO ISSUE AN AUTHORIZATION TO COCONINO COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING BRANDIS WAY ROAD AND EXISTING DRIVEWAYS AND RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING DRAINAGE CHANNEL TO ADDRESS FLOODING.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40073 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 33, T23N, R8E. G&SRM. Brandis Way west of hwy 89 and north of Flagstaff. | |||||
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Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Fuels management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2013 |
Expected:02/2014 | 04/2014 |
Brian Poturalski 928-527-8240 ephelps@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project objectives are to restore and protect important watersheds around Flagstaff by reducing the risk of unnatural, high-severity wildfire and subsequent flooding on steep slopes through a variety of tree thinning methods.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40631 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. North of Flagstaff, AZ in the Dry Lake Hills/Mt Elden area, and south of Flagstaff on Mormon Mountain on the Flagstaff Ranger District. | |||||
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Highway 180 Motorized Trails EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patrick McGervey 928-527-8240 ephelps@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The goal of this project is to provide Forest visitors with a sustainable motorized, multi-use trail system along the Hwy 180 corridor that minimizes impacts to natural resources and social concerns/issues.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37330 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N., R6E., portions of sec. 4, 5, 8, 9 and T23N., R6E., portions of sec. 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32. The Highway 180 corridor, near Forest Road 151 on the east side and Wing Mountain on the west side. | |||||
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Hitchin Post Stables Special-Use Permit Reauthorization CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 |
04/2013 |
Rudolph Bowen 928-203-7530 rrbowen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorizing special-use permit for horse trail riding and sleigh rides.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33854 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Southeast of Flagstaff, off of Lake Mary Road (FH3). | |||||
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Kelly Motorized Trails EA |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 12/10/2012 | 12/2012 |
Leah Schofield 928-527-8264 ljschofield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The goal of the Kelly Motorized Trails project is to create a sustainable motorized trail system for both single-track (motorcycles) and larger off-highway vehicles using a combination of existing non-system trails, roads, and new trail construction.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36911 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Portions of sections within T21N, R7E; T20N, R7E; T19N, R7E; and T19N, R8E. The project area is generally bound on the north by the southern boundary of the Flagstaff Airport, Forest Road 240 on the south, Interstate 17 on the west, and Forest Road 132 on the east. | |||||
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Logan's Crossing Watchable Wildlife Project EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sean Murphy 928-527-8225 smurphy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project to develop parking and a walking trail to enhance bird watching and recreation opportunities along the Rio de Flag. Also includes installation of some interpretive signs.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35670 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. East Rio de Flag, adjacent to Townsend-Winona Road. | |||||
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McCormick Pit Native Material Site CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 | 03/2013 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal by Coconino County obtain a permit to continue disposing of native dirt and rock flood debris in the McCormick Pit. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Section 8, T23N, R8E. Along Hwy 89 north of Sunset Crater. | |||||
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Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills Recreation Planning Project EA |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:07/2013 | 08/2013 |
Brian Poturalski 928-527-8225 smurphy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project will focus on evaluating the current trail system for sustainability and connectivity, existing social trails for potentential inclusion and relocation where necessary/suitable, and current trailheads and associated facilities for improvement
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38239 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Project area encompasses the Mt Elden/Dry Lake Hills area north of Flagstaff, AZ, and includes Forest Roads 420, 556, and 557. The forest boundary marks the southern and eastern edges of the project. | |||||
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Pronghorn Fence Modification Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 |
Expected:05/2013 | 06/2013 |
Cary Thompson 928-527-8237 clthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project would include relocating highway right of way fence across US Highway 180 and US Highway 89 North to promote permeability and movement of pronghorn across the two highways. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. US Highway 180 and US Highway 89 North. | |||||
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Schultz Sediment Reduction Additions and Wupatki Trails Drainage Channel CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/18/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
03/2013 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal from Coconino County to conduct drainage improvements near Wupatki Trails Subdivision north of Flagstaff and some small area additions to the Schultz Sediment Reduction Project.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40943 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T23N, R8E, Sections 28, 29 and 33, G&SRM. Areas near Wupatki Trails Subdivision and west of Hwy 89 north of Flagstaff. | |||||
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Turkey Butte/Barney Pasture Forest Health Restoration Project EA |
- Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/02/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected:07/2013 |
08/2013 |
Leah Schofield 928-527-8264 ljschofield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is designed to reduce improve forest and watershed health in the Turkey Butte and Barney Pasture area. Project activities would include thinning of small and medium diameter trees and prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37244 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Including all or portions of: T19N, R4E, Sec1,2,12,13,24-26,35,36; T19N, R5E, Sec 1-36; T19N, R6E, Sec 19,29-33; T18N, R4E, Sections 1,2,11,12; T18N, R5E, Sec 1,2,4-9,17,18; T18N, R6E, Sec 5-7. West of Highway 89 and East of Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. South of Oak Creek Canyon Natural Research Area, and North of the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness. | |||||
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Windmill West Range Allotment EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/11/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected:08/2013 |
10/2013 |
Gary Hase 928-635-5623 ghase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorization of the term grazing permit, which covers grazing on approximately 155,000 acres.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37253 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. South of I-40 West of 89A, East of the Verde River, and North of Cottonwood. | |||||
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Wing Mountain Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Restoration EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/24/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
03/2013 |
Beale Monday 928-527-8227 bmonday@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is designed to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health in the Wing Mountain area. Project activities will include thinning of small and medium diameter trees and prescribed fire treatments.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33853 |
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| Location: UNIT - Flagstaff Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Portions of T 22 N, R 6 E, 1-4, 7-21, 28-30. Northwest of Flagstaff between Wing Mountain and the Kachina Peaks Wilderness, on both sides of Highway 180. | |||||
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Coconino National Forest, Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2013 Mogollon Rim District Permit Reissuances CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 |
Expected:04/2013 | 07/2013 |
Steve Martinet 928-527-3418 smartinet@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Rim County Rescue building, Gila County flood control monitotring equipment, Arizona Public Service communication Site facility. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Various locations on the Mogollon Rim District. | |||||
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Bill Dick, Foster, and Jones Spring Enhancement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 | 09/2013 |
Jill Oertley 928-477-5006 joertley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would enhance and restore water availability at three currently developed but marginally functioning springs to provide water for livestock, bats, amphibians, elk and other wildlife.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38507 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Bill Dick: T.16 N, R.9 E., Sec.11, SW. ; Foster: T.16 N., R. 9 E., Sec. 16, SE; and Jones T.16 N, R 9 E, Sec. 22 NW, GSRBM. In the vicinity of Jones Mountain and west of Pratt Park in the Upper Beaver Creek Watershed. | |||||
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C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir Fish Restoration EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Cecelia Overby 928-527-3460 coverby@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Removal of non-native fish species that are impacting existing sport fish and native fish populations potentially using piscicide.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32457 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Blue Ridge/C.C. Craigin Reservoir in East Clear Creek. | |||||
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Cinch Hook Rock Pit Use CE |
- Special area management - Minerals and Geology - Special use management - Facility management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 |
Expected:06/2013 | 08/2013 |
Mark Hickcox 928-477-5045 mhickcox@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project proposal is to develop and use available basalt rock material within the existing pit boundaries for Forest roads and administrative site maintenance and reconstruction. Rock materials may also be used for road maintenance for timber sales.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37971 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T12N, R9E, Section 6, SE 1/4, G&SR B&M. Cinch Hook is located at the junction of state highways 87 and 260,. | |||||
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Clint's Well Underground Powerline Replacement CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2013 |
Expected:05/2013 | 10/2013 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal by Arizona Public Service to relocate a buried powerline inside the Lake Mary Road right of way from Happy Jack Lodge to Hwy 87. This line replaces an existing buried line located parallel to the road beyond the road right of way. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Along Forest Highway 3 Lake Mary Road from Hwy 87 to Happy Jack Lodge. | |||||
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Clints Well Forest Restoration Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/25/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
06/2013 |
Shawn Martin 928-477-5003 samartin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuel reduction & ecosystem restoration over approximately 16,809 acres within and adjacent to the WUI of Clints Well.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27465 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T13N R9E Sec 1-4, 10-14; T13N R10E Sec 5-9, 17-18; T14N R9E Sec 15, 21-27, 33-35; T14N R10E Sec 4-9, 16-22, 26-30, 32-34; T15N R10E, Sec 31-33; T15N R9E Sec 36. Within the WindmillDraw-Jacks Canyon, Long Valley Draw, Clover Creek & East Clear Creek-Blue Ridge Reservoir watersheds. | |||||
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Long Valley Experimental Forest Restoration Project EA |
- Research and Development | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Polly Haessig 928-477-5007 phaessig@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Purposes: to conduct experimental studies to further knowledge and practice of ecological restoration treatments in southwestern ponderosa pine ecosystems; reduce hazardous fuel accumulations; create a demonstration area over about 1,100 acres.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33113 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T14N, R9E, Sec. 36; T14N, R10E, Sec. 31, Long Valley Quad, Gila & Salt River B&M. Long Valley Experimental Forest, located on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District, administered by Rocky Mountain Research Station. | |||||
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Mahan-Landmark Forest Restoration Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/26/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2013 |
Expected:01/2014 |
09/2014 |
Shawn Martin 928-477-2255 samartin@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuels reduction and ecosystem restoration over approximately 42,000 acres east of Lake Mary Road and surrounding Hutch, Mahan, Pine and Landmark Mountains.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37972 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Not determined as yet. Within or partly within the Hutch, Mahan, Pine Mountain and Landmark compartments (10Ks). | |||||
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TDS Blue Ridge Buried Fiber Optic Cable CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 | 05/2012 |
Steve Martinet 928-527-3418 smartinet@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to add additional buried fiber optic communication cable adjacent to State Hwy 87 to Clear Creek Pine Units 3-7, along Count Roads 316 and 625 and the Mogollom Rim Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Sec 2,4, 9-11, T14N, R11E and Sec 35, T15N, R11E G&SRM. near Clear Creek Pines Subdivision and highway 87. | |||||
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Year-round Recreation Site Access Points, Mogollon Rim Ranger District EA |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Jerry Gonzales 928-477-2255 jigonzales@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project proposal is to provide new public access and parking areas with various levels of amenities on major forest travel routes for purposes of accomodating winter recreation and increased year-round recreation.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34006 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Various sites. Mogollon Rim Ranger District. | |||||
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Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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APS Cornville Power Line Reroute CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 | 04/2013 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reroute 0.1 mile of powerline adjacent to Sexton Ranch Road near Cornville. Includes relocation of 3 power poles to adajcent to the Sexton Ranch Road and improvements and access on an existing nondesignated trail. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Township 15 North, Range 4 East, Section 3, G&SRM. Along Sexton Ranch Road south of Cornville. | |||||
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APS VR1 Windmill Ranch 69 kV Line EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2013 |
Expected:01/2014 | 04/2014 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to construct a 2 mile section of new 69kV aerial power line and platform substation near the Windmill Ranch west of Sedona. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T17N, R4 E, Sections 15 and 22, G7SRM. West of Sedona near Forest Roads 525A and 525C. | |||||
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Apache Maid Rangeland Management Analysis EA |
- Land management planning - Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Marc Stavropoulos 928-203-7517 mastavropoulos@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analyze the conditions on the Apache Maid Range Allotment and its potential to continue to support livestock grazing with the principles of Adaptive Management.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35392 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Red Rock Ranger District. | |||||
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Arizona Water Company Water Storage Tanks EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Judy Adams (928) 203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to construct two 1-million gallon water storage facilities in the Chapel/Broken Arrow area of Sedona.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8778 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. In the Broken Arrow trail/Chapel area adjacent to private property. | |||||
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Camp Verde Park and Sanitary District Roads CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/09/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 |
03/2013 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal by the Town of Camp Verde to widen and improve the access road into the Sanitary District and to construct an access road into the community park property.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38767 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 4, Township 13 North, Range $5East G&SRM. Adjacent to existing Sanitary District access road, east side of Camp Verde and near the Verde Ranger Station. | |||||
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Cave Springs Bank Stabilization CE |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/20/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected:07/2013 |
09/2014 |
Amina Sena 928-203-2907 asena@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Stabilize banks of Oak Creek along Cave Springs campground. Would involve stabilizing a collapsing bank and possibly restoring a more natural central channel to the creek by filling in two constricted side channels and opening the middle. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Oak Creek, along the Cave Springs Campground, off Highway 89. | |||||
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Chavez Ranch Road Improvements EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal by private developer in coordination with Yavapai County to improve Chavez Ranch Road from Cathedral Vista Road to private property, including road construction. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T17N, R5E, Sections 23, 24, and 26, G&SRM. Near Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Old Post Trail and north side of Crescent Moon Ranch. | |||||
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Cornville Non-motorized Trail System CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/11/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2013 |
Expected:03/2013 |
05/2013 |
Kevin Lehto 928-203-7526 kblehto@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to construct non-motorized trails connections between Cornville Road and the Verde River and SR89A and Oak Creek in the Cornville area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15866 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T15N, R4E, Sec 1, 5, 7, 8, 9. Around Cornville and Bridgeport areas of Yavapai County. | |||||
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Fossil Creek Rangeland Management EA EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/12/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 |
05/2013 |
Eric LaPrice 928-203-2914 elaprice@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analyze potential for renewing grazing permit on Fossil Creek Allotment
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40761 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Approximately 5 miles southeast of Camp Verde. Allotment is roughly bounded on the north by highway 260 and on the east by Fossil Creek. | |||||
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Honanki Improvements CE |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/20/2010 |
Expected:05/2013 |
05/2013 |
Angela Abel 928-203-7535 aaabel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Redesign entrance to Honanki cultural resource site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T18N, R4E, Section 15. Hananki Cultural Site. | |||||
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Oak Creek Water Co Pipeline CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 02/2013 |
Steve Martinet 928-527-3418 smartinet@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reissue a permit for an existing water pipeline and increase right of way width from 10 feet to 20 feet to add an additional pipeline in the Sedona area.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33057 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Section 13, T17N, R5E, G&SRM. Airport Mesa area of Sedona. | |||||
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Outfitter Guide Permits for Metaphysical Activities CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/11/2012 |
Expected:03/2013 |
05/2013 |
Julie Rowe 907-228-4111 jrowe@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of five new outfitter/guide permits for metaphysical activities on the Red Rock Ranger District. Permits would be issued for an initial term of two years, with the option to extend for another eight years upon successful performce ratings. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Various designated trails and hardened (slick rock) sites across the Red Rock Ranger District. Most use occurs within the Amendment 12 area. Maps available upon request. | |||||
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Re-issue Special Use Permit to Central AZ Modelers CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/10/2012 | 01/2013 |
Jeffrey Gilmore 928-203-7525 jlgilmore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit is for operation and maintenance of a fenced model airplane field covering 5.17 acres of National Forest System Lands in Yavapai County.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40317 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T17N, R4E, Sec. 26. Along Forest Road 761B on the west side of Highway 89, between Sedona and Cottonwood. | |||||
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Reissuance of Outfitter/Guide Use in Broken Arrow CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Julie Rowe 907-228-4111 jrowe@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of Pink Jeep Tours' existing outfitter/guide use on Broken Arrow Road. Conversion of three existing Pink Jeep outfitter/guide permits into one permit (administrative change only; no change to use levels). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T17N, R5E, R6E, Sections 19, 20, 29. Broken Arrow Road. | |||||
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Road Closures for Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Janie Agyagos 928-203-7507 jagyagos@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Evaluate areas for specific road closures to protect TE&S individuals and habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Red Rock Ranger District. | |||||
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Road Maintenance CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2012 |
Expected:12/2012 |
01/2013 |
Tony Papa 928-203-7532 tpapa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Repair, stabilize and continue erosion control on approximately 20 miles of popular 4x4/ATV roads on district | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. 761B, 9524 (Jeep Eater), and 9845, 9845A, 9845H, 9845N (Cliffhanger). | |||||
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Sedona Trails Additions Phase II CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 10/18/2012 | 10/2012 |
Jennifer Burns 970-295-6612 jmburns@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Evaluate area around Sedona for new trail opportuities. Trails being considered include: Airport Connect, Hangover, Hi Line, Lower and Upper Bones, Chuckwagon Connect, Rust Bucket.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37767 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Around the City of Sedona. | |||||
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Signage Improvements CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
01/2013 |
Tony Papa 928-203-7532 tpapa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: install three panel Kiosks explaining Off Highway Vehicle rules and regulations, places to ride, Tread Lightly, vicinity information, and fire prevention messages. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Stoneman Lake Overlook, Apache Maid Lookout tower, and the junction of Stoneman Lake Road and FS road 229. | |||||
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Soldiers Pass Motorized Use EA |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/28/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2013 |
Expected:11/2013 |
01/2014 |
Eric LaPrice 928-203-2914 elaprice@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analysis of motorized use on Soldiers Pass Road and how to bring it into compliance with Forest Plan direction for social encounter levels. Use currently exceeds capacity. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T18N, R5E, Sections 1 and 36. Soldiers Pass Road. | |||||
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Stoneman Lake Overlook Site Improvements CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
01/2013 |
Tony Papa 928-203-7532 tpapa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Complete site improvements at Stoneman Lake Overlook which include: increase accessibility of existing toilets, day use sign at the Overlook, picnic tables, Mobilis Grills, and site boundary delineation material. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Stoneman Lake Overlook. | |||||
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Tobias/Flynn Road Access EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/15/2011 |
Expected:03/2013 |
07/2013 |
Judy Adams 928-203-7506 jadams05@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to construct a road from SR179 to private property across Oak Creek from Poco Diablo and Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona. Proposal is the result of litigation requiring the Forest Service to provide an easement.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15870 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Area near Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona. | |||||
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Trail Bound Trips CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/06/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 |
10/2013 |
Jeffrey Gilmore 928-687-1301 jlgilmore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Two consecutive trips with 2 leaders and 10 participants for each trip. For the hiking, the group would be split into two groups of 6 with each group hiking a different path. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Various trails around the Sedona Area. | |||||
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Verde Valley Trail Planning EA |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/16/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected:07/2013 |
09/2013 |
Sarah Belcher 928-203-7521 sarahbelcher@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Establish a system of motorized and non-motorized use trails in the area around Rim Rock, Montezuma and McGuireville to provide a system of sustainable trails.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37126 |
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| Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Around the communities of Rim Rock, Montezuma and McGuireville. | |||||
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