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December 2017

• Coconino National Forest seeks public input on Oak Creek Watershed Restoration Project

  Release Date: Dec 21, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest lists fee-free days for 2018

  Release Date: Dec 14, 2017     

November 2017

• Victorine prescribed burn starts today

  Release Date: Nov 28, 2017     

• Today's Victorine prescribed burn (Monday, November 27, 2017) postponed due to high winds. Burns slated later in the week.

  Release Date: Nov 27, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest offices closed on fee-free Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017

  Release Date: Nov 22, 2017     

• Prescribed burn plan for next week, Nov. 27-30, 2017

  Release Date: Nov 22, 2017     

• Ladders area along Verde River closed to protect bald eagles, December 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

  Release Date: Nov 21, 2017     

• Wilding permits go on sale Monday, November 20, 2017

  Release Date: Nov 15, 2017     

• Forest Road 231 (Woody Mountain Road) opens, new bridge crossing West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon

  Release Date: Nov 13, 2017     

• Two prescribed burns planned for today

  Release Date: Nov 8, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest to sell limited number of Christmas tree permits starting November 17, 2017

  Release Date: Nov 7, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest offices will be closed on Veterans Day, fee free weekend (November 10-12, 2017) in the Red Rock Ranger District

  Release Date: Nov 7, 2017     

• Oak Creek Vista closed for improvements, Monday and Tuesday, November 6 and 7, 2017

  Release Date: Nov 3, 2017     

• Prescribed burn planned for tonight on Coconino NF

  Release Date: Nov 1, 2017     

October 2017

• Prescribed burn planned for week of October 30, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 30, 2017     

• Smoke from prescribed burn to impact Sedona, Verde Valley during early morning hours, October 27, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 26, 2017     

• More unique prescribed burns planned for week of October 23, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 20, 2017     

• Northern Arizona federal land managers invite public to community conversation event, Wednesday, October 25, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 20, 2017     

• Oak Creek Vista closes Wednesday, October 25, 2017 for improvements

  Release Date: Oct 19, 2017     

• Mogollon Rim Ranger District changes prescribed burn plans, week of October 15, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 16, 2017     

• Unique prescribed burns planned the week of October 15, 2017 on Coconino NF

  Release Date: Oct 13, 2017     

• Midgley Bridge parking area and trailhead to be temporarily closed October 16 and October 23, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 13, 2017     

• Joint firefighter reponse to two wildfires east of Winona (Friday, October 13, 2017)

  Release Date: Oct 13, 2017     

• Forest thinning project near Fort Valley to begin the week of October 15, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 12, 2017     

• Red Rock Ranger District personnel working to remove hazardous trees through October

  Release Date: Oct 12, 2017     

• Prescribed burns planned October 4-6, 2017 near C.C. Cragin Reservoir, Mountainaire, and Munds Park

  Release Date: Oct 2, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest offices closed Tuesday, October 3, 2017

  Release Date: Oct 2, 2017     

September 2017

• Fall colors arrive in Coconino National Forest. Vehicle access to Lockett Meadow to be managed; many other locations available for fall color viewing across national forest

  Release Date: Sep 29, 2017     

• National Public Lands Day volunteer events and Red Rock Pass fee-free day, September 30, 2017

  Release Date: Sep 20, 2017     

• Officials to lift closure of Kendrick Mountain area on Kaibab and Coconino National Forests Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 6 p.m.

  Release Date: Sep 14, 2017     

• C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir closes for season (September 6, 2017)

  Release Date: Sep 7, 2017     

August 2017

• Timber harvesting operations begin near state Routes 260, 87 (week of August 21, 2017)

  Release Date: Aug 23, 2017     

• Red Rock Ranger District seeks public comments on Tobias-Flynn private land access project (through September 16, 2017)

  Release Date: Aug 23, 2017     

• Kendrick Mountain area to remain closed temporarily for public safety

  Release Date: Aug 17, 2017     

• Trail closures, machinery noise as logging begins in FWPP; temporary road work begins near Schultz Creek trailhead

  Release Date: Aug 10, 2017     

July 2017

• Wing Mountain Snowplay Area concessionaire requests cancellation of permit

  Release Date: Jul 19, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest drops to Stage 1 fire restrictions Thursday, July 13, 2017

  Release Date: Jul 11, 2017     

• Joint Firefighter response to Crusher Fire near Kachina Village

  Release Date: Jul 2, 2017     

June 2017

• Offices closed July 4, 2017 Independence Day; Red Rock Visitor Center to remain open

  Release Date: Jun 29, 2017     

• Flagstaff Sees Smoke from Goodwin Fire near Mayer, Arizona

  Release Date: Jun 28, 2017     

• Firefighters respond to Power Fire, drone puts aircraft at risk (June 27, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 27, 2017     

• Firefighters respond to Power Fire near Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff (June 27, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 27, 2017     

• Schnebly Hill Road scheduled for heavy maintenance, June 26 to August 15, 2017

  Release Date: Jun 26, 2017     

• Boundary Fire update, June 25, 2017

  Release Date: Jun 25, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Containment increases, Flagstaff gets a break from heavy smoke (June 24, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 24, 2017     

• Wildfire stopped in Eastside prescribed burn near Flagstaff, June 23, 2017

  Release Date: Jun 24, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 23, 2017 Morning Update: Final Update - Transfer of Command to the Local Units

  Release Date: Jun 23, 2017     

• Boundary Fire update, June 23, 2017

  Release Date: Jun 23, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 22, 2017 Morning Update: Focus on Suppression Repair

  Release Date: Jun 22, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 22, 2017 Evening Update: Type 1 Incident Management Team Will Transfer Command to the Local Forest Units in Coming Days

  Release Date: Jun 22, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Suppression Repair Needs Assessed (June 22, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 22, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): US 180 Reopens as Firefighters Continue to Make Progress (June 21, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 21, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 21, 2017 Evening Update: Firefighters Are Closing in on Full Containment of the Highline Fire

  Release Date: Jun 21, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 21, 2017 Morning Update: Firefighters Focus on Containment in Bear Canyon

  Release Date: Jun 21, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest moves to Stage II fire restrictions Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Release Date: Jun 21, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 20, 2017 Evening Update: Wetting Rains Occurred Over the North and East Sides of the Fire

  Release Date: Jun 20, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Firefighters Make a Big Stride in Boundary Fire Containment (June 20, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 20, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 20, 2017 Morning Update: Firefighters Hold All Lines – Growth Limited to Interior Island Burning Out

  Release Date: Jun 20, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Increased Smoke Production Expected While Crews Make Progress on the Boundary Fire (June 19, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 19, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 19, 2017 Evening Update: Firefighters Use Infrared Flights to Locate Heat Near Firelines

  Release Date: Jun 19, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 19, 2017 Morning Update: Changing Weather Keeps Highline Firefighters Alert

  Release Date: Jun 19, 2017     

• Freidlein Fire: Firefighters respond to Freidlein Fire north of Flagstaff (June 19, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 19, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 18, 2017 Evening Update: All Evacuation Orders Lifted as Firefighters Secure Containment Lines

  Release Date: Jun 18, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): More Smoke in the Air (June 18, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 18, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 18, 2017 Morning Update: Strategic Firing Operations Continue Along Flanks of Bear Canyon

  Release Date: Jun 18, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 17, 2017 Evening Update: Containment Lines Holding on Highline Fire

  Release Date: Jun 17, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Timing is everything (June 17, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 17, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 17, 2017 Morning Update: Major Success as Crews Complete and Hold South Flank Lines Above Communities

  Release Date: Jun 17, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 16, 2017 Evening Update: Firefighters Increased Containment and Accomplish Key Operations 

  Release Date: Jun 16, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 16, 2017 Morning Update: Dozerline in Ellison Creek Holds Overnight – Crews Work to Improve Lines Today

  Release Date: Jun 16, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Increased Smoke Production Expected While Crews Make Progress on the Boundary Fire (June 16, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 16, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Calm winds allow continued air operations (June 15, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 15, 2017 Evening Update: La Cienega and Ellison Creek Estates Evacuated Due to Forecasted Downslope Winds Tonight

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 15, 2017 Morning Update: Firefighters Hold the Fire on Rim as it Spread East Toward Myrtle Point

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 14, 2017 Evening Update: Firefighters Worked to Hold the Fire on Rim as it Spread East into Upper Ellison Creek

  Release Date: Jun 14, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 14, 2017 Morning Update: Firefighters Working to Hold Fire on Rim as Fire Flanks East into Upper Ellison Creek

  Release Date: Jun 14, 2017     

• List of developed recreation sites on Coconino National Forest exempt from fire restrictions

  Release Date: Jun 14, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Aerial Ignition Operations Begin on Kendrick Mountain (June 14, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 14, 2017     

• Grants available to improve watersheds and forest health

  Release Date: Jun 13, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Firefighters to Begin Aerial Ignition Operations (June 13, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 13, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 13, 2017 Evening Update: Firefighters Actively Working to Hold and Improve Lines Overnight

  Release Date: Jun 13, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 13, 2017 Morning Update: Firefighters Prepare for High Temperatures and Up Canyon Winds

  Release Date: Jun 13, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest volunteer receives governor’s award for avocational archaeology

  Release Date: Jun 13, 2017     

• Fire restrictions to be implemented for entire Coconino and Kaibab forests starting Thursday, June 15, 2017

  Release Date: Jun 13, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 12, 2017 Evening Update: Firefighters Continue to Work Overnight to Suppress the Highline Fire

  Release Date: Jun 12, 2017     

• Highline Fire June 12, 2017 Morning Update: High Gusty Winds Expected Today for the Highline Fire

  Release Date: Jun 12, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Firing operations anticipated Tuesday with a forecast of calmer winds (June 12, 2017)

  Release Date: Jun 12, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Wind-Driven Fire Growth on the Boundary Fire

  Release Date: Jun 11, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Type II Incident Management Team Takes Command of the Boundary Fire

  Release Date: Jun 10, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Strong Winds Prompt Increased Fire Activity on the Boundary Fire

  Release Date: Jun 9, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Increased Winds Cause Significant Growth on Boundary Fire; Highway 180 to Close Temporarily Due to Potential Smoke Impacts

  Release Date: Jun 8, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Firefighters and Biologists Coordinate Fire Suppression Plans to Protect Species and Resources on the Boundary Fire

  Release Date: Jun 8, 2017     

• Boundary Fire (Kendrick Mountain): Fire Managers Methodically Prepare to Use Fire for Resource Benefits

  Release Date: Jun 7, 2017     

• New wildfire discovered above Mogollon Rim; Snake Ridge Fire fully contained

  Release Date: Jun 5, 2017     

• Coconino and Kaibab National Forest fire personnel respond jointly to wildfire located on Kendrick Mountain northwest of Flagstaff

  Release Date: Jun 5, 2017     

• Public input sought on Cragin Watershed Protection Project: Public meetings June 6 and 7, 2017

  Release Date: Jun 1, 2017     

• Fire restrictions begin Friday, June 2, 2017 for most of Red Rock Ranger District

  Release Date: Jun 1, 2017     

May 2017

• Sedona Fire and Forest Service cohost pre-fire season public event June 6, 2017

  Release Date: May 31, 2017     

• Snake Ridge Fire Update (May 31, 2017)

  Release Date: May 31, 2017     

• Construction at Cathedral Rock Trailhead closes overflow parking area June 5-9, 2017

  Release Date: May 31, 2017     

• Snake Ridge Fire Update (May 29, 2017)

  Release Date: May 29, 2017     

• Snake Ridge Fire Update (May 27, 2017)

  Release Date: May 27, 2017     

• Snake Ridge Fire Update (May 24, 2017)

  Release Date: May 24, 2017     

• Wildfire above Mogollon Rim helping to clean the forest (May 23, 2017)

  Release Date: May 23, 2017     

• Temporary closure order continues Monday, Tuesday (May 15-16, 2017) for Fossil Creek, Childs

  Release Date: May 12, 2017     

• Northern Arizona federal land managers invite public to community conversation event

  Release Date: May 11, 2017     

• Prescribed burns planned for week of May 1, 2017

  Release Date: May 1, 2017     

April 2017

• Temporary closure of Fossil Creek, Childs, FR 708, and FR 502 during toilet construction, May 1 to May 14, 2017

  Release Date: Apr 28, 2017     

• Prescribed burns planned for week of April 24, 2017

  Release Date: Apr 21, 2017     

• Coconino National Forest publishes revised 2017 Motor Vehicle Use Map

  Release Date: Apr 17, 2017     

• Prescribed burns planned for week of April 17 near Flagstaff and Stoneman Lake

  Release Date: Apr 17, 2017     

• Prescribed burns planned Wednesday, April 12, 2017 near Lake Mary and Stoneman Lake

  Release Date: Apr 11, 2017     

• Deer Pass Trailhead and Oak Creek areas along Forest Road 89B (Angel Valley Road) closed to campfires and overnight camping

  Release Date: Apr 7, 2017     

March 2017

• Fossil Creek lots closed for toilet installations May 1 to May 14, 2017

  Release Date: Mar 31, 2017     

• Limited recreation sites in Flagstaff Ranger District opening early

  Release Date: Mar 28, 2017     

• Soft, wet forest roads still closed, strand motorists

  Release Date: Mar 28, 2017     

• Final decision released on Soldier Pass motorized use proposal

  Release Date: Mar 27, 2017     

• Wildland fire training near Crescent Moon day use area may produce smoke in Sedona area (March 29, 2017)

  Release Date: Mar 24, 2017     

• Kendrick Fire Final Update (March 20, 2017)

  Release Date: Mar 20, 2017     

• Kendrick Fire - weekend update

  Release Date: Mar 18, 2017     

• Prescribed burn 16 miles northeast of Blue Ridge Ranger Station, March 20 or 21, 2017

  Release Date: Mar 17, 2017     

• Kendrick Fire north of San Francisco Peaks (March 17, 2017)

  Release Date: Mar 17, 2017     

• More non-motorized trails being built near Cornville and Bridgeport

  Release Date: Mar 14, 2017     

February 2017

• Fossil Creek 2017 reservación para permisos abrirá el 1 de marzo

  Release Date: Feb 28, 2017     

• Fossil Creek permit reservations open March 1 for 2017 season

  Release Date: Feb 28, 2017     

• Celebrate Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month with the Coconino National Forest, March 2017

  Release Date: Feb 28, 2017     

• Jim Thompson trailhead to temporarily close during road repair, February 24-25 and March 3-4

  Release Date: Feb 21, 2017     

• Vault toilets proposed for Fossil Creek. Public input and comments requested.

  Release Date: Feb 16, 2017     

January 2017

• Fossil Creek: Comment period extended until January 27, 2017 for Fossil Creek CRMP Notice of Intent

  Release Date: Jan 12, 2017     

• Snow play areas are open, rules are there for your safety

  Release Date: Jan 12, 2017     

• Fees for some day-use sites and campgrounds to increase in 2017

  Release Date: Jan 12, 2017     

• Heritage sites scheduled for temporary closure January 20, 2017

  Release Date: Jan 10, 2017