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Projects
Published documents and notices for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests including Environmental Assessments, Decision Notices, Findings of No Significant Impact, Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements, and Records of Decision.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Current and Recent Projects
Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
Developing Proposal
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Black Mesa District Office Fence and Gate
Adding gate and fence to increase security at Black Mesa District Office and restrict access at the facility where employee housing is located.
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Greer Fiber Optic Project
Project is to amend an existing Special Use Permit and authorize installation, operation, and maintenance of 24 new 288 count fiber optic lines with manholes for access and marker posts along a 10-ft right-of-way over 1.51 miles of NFS Lands.
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Mogollon and Rim Campground Maintenance, Redesign, and Improvements
The Mogollon and Rim Campgrounds are proposed to be redesigned to meet current accessability standards. Work may include adding new restrooms, repaving/adding camping spurs, reconfiguring loops, and similar improvements to the sites.
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Montlure Organizational Camp Rehabilitation Project
Proposed actions include reconstructing two structures lost during the 2011 Wallow Fire, repairing sewer and power lines, re-establishing/upgrading pedestrian routes, and restoring the site to a more natural state through seeding post-construction.
Under Analysis
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APS 69kV Line Special Use Authorization Renewal
Amend APS's Special Use Authorization for two 69kV lines on the Lakeside District to add 20-ft to the existing easement, increasing from 40-ft width to 60-ft width.
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Big Lake South Cove Expansion
Project involves reconstruction and expansion of the existing parking area, as well as construction of a new boat ramp at Big Lake to accommodate boater access during low water years.
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Black Mesa 500kV Permit Renewals
Reissue APS 500kV line permit HEB401904 on the Black Mesa District with no additional infrastructure or activities proposed.
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Black Mesa Ranger Station Additional Trailer Pads
Layout, design, and construction of 6 to 8 additional trailer pads with water, sewer, and electric hookups at the existing Black Mesa Ranger Station administrative site.
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Buena Vista Trails
Project to analyze formalizing multiple trails and potential reroutes West of the City of Show Low.
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Campground Infrastructure Removal and Replacement
Project is to remove existing vault toilets at Scott Reservoir Campground located off Penrod Road and the Lakeside Campground located off W. White Mountain Blvd. in Lakeside AZ. Vault toilets at Scott Reservoir will be replaced.
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Eagle Creek Range NEPA
Allotment analysis for development of Allotment Management Plans and term grazing permits.
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Fool Hollow Electrical Upgrades
This project will install new electrical upgrades to several campsites throughout the site to include replacing electrical service cabinets, new electrical receptacles, at individual campsites, and new underground electrical conduit and conductors
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Fool Hollow Road Maintenance
Project to repair roads at Fool Hollow Recreation Area
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Harper Road Easement
The existing access to the Harper property is not accessible. Access is being requested along a user created route that is more feasible and would have less impact on the resources. Proposed route is approximately 320 ft in length.
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Heber Wild Horse Territory Plan
To develop a management plan for the Heber Wild Horse Territory
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Lakeside East Allotments
Analysis of 6 allotments in Lakeside that have been identified for planning purposes as a forest priority under the Rangeland Rescissions Act of 1995. These allotments are: Show Low, Ortega, Sponseller, Blue Ridge, Ellsworth, and Johnson.
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Los Burros Vault Toilet Maintenance
The existing vault toilet apron at the Los Burros Campground needs repaired and the restroom door needs releveled.
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Navopache Electric Cooperative Bore Holes for Wagon Wheel to Pinetop Lakes Reroute
Geotechnical investigation for placement of power pole foundations in relation to Navopache Electric's proposed electric line reroute and power pole replacement with increased size and capacity running from the Wagon Wheel substation to Pinetop lake.
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New Loop and Spurs at Canyon Point Campground
The Black Mesa Ranger District would like to add a third loop with 12 spurs to Canyon Point Campground to provide an opportunity for the concessionaire to place pre-set campsites amenities (i.e. RVs, yurts, cabins, etc).
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New Quarters Buildings at Springerville Ranger District
Construct new site-built quarters building at the Springerville Yard/Administrative Site, remove existing crew quarters building, decommission electrical/water hookups for existing trailer pads, and installation of new entrance with electric gate.
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Round Valley Firescape
Wildland Urban Interface and hazardous fuels reduction, stream restoration for improved aquatic habitat, and recreation infrastructure restoration damaged by previous wildfire.
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Rudd Creek Diversion Ditch Coversion
AZ Game and Fish proposes to convert approximately 2,200' of an existing earthen ditch used to irrigate the Sipe Wildlife Area from being open to air to a buried 18" pipeline.
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Slim Fire Reforestation
This project is looking to plant up to 269 acres of trees in areas burned in the 2017 Slim Fire. 80 - 300 Ponderosa Pine seedlings per acre are proposed following broadcast burning and site prep, with Douglas-Fir also being planted in ravines.
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Stabilization of UTV Damaged Areas at FR117/FR117A and FR112/Pole Knoll
Project to stabilize areas up the side of knolls damaged by unauthorized trails created by UTV/ATV users. Work may include blocking access to the side of knolls with wood split rail fence or placement of large boulders to deter future UTV/ATV use.
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Tall Timbers Pickleball Courts
Navajo County Supervisor's Office and the Community of Heber-Overgaard have requested to install Pickleball Courts at Tall Timbers Park, southeast of the existing ball field. Navajo County has a special use permit for the Tall Timbers Park.
Analysis Completed
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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Public Motorized Travel Management Plan
A proposal to designate motorized travel routes (roads and trails) in areas on federal lands administered by the Forest Service within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in order to comply with the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212).
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Bee Canyon Cattle Exclusion Structures & Water Supply Improvements
Roughly 18,720-ft of fencing (11,250-ft new and 7,470-ft existing) and relocation of 3 cattleguards is proposed to create a barrier excluding cattle from riparian habitat within Bee Canyon. 1 new water tank/drinker and 5,137 ft pipeline also proposed
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City of Show Low Sewer Lines - Master Permit Renewal
The purpose of this proposal is to reissue a Special Use Permit to the City of Show Low for buried utilities (sewer). The project area encompasses the incorporated limits of the City of Show Low on the Lakeside Ranger District.
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City of Show Low Wetlands Permit Renewal
Renewal of Show Low Wetlands Special Use Permit for several lakes/ponds East of Show Low along Highway 77.
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FY2020 - APS Master Permit Reissuance
The purpose of this action is to reissue a Special Use Permit to Arizona Public Service for 33Kv and below distribution lines for up to 30 years, as well as a set of 69kV lines.
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Larson Forest Restoration Project
The project area covers about 30,000 acres and is located on the Black Mesa Ranger District. The proposed action will include thinning trees, prescribed fire, and watershed, wildlife habitat, and transportation improvements.
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Nutrioso Wildland Urban Interface - 0101/06
Analysis to treat existing live and dead fuels adjacent to private property to protect Forest and private resources
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Oky Flat Farm Bill Insect and Disease CE
In this project, the USFS proposes to mechanically cut select trees across a ~3,000-acre project area around the community of Heber-Overgaard to reduce insect and disease occurrence and spread in the project area and address departed fire conditions.
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R-C Prescribed Burn
Application of prescribed fire on federal lands of the Sitgreaves National Forest affected by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire of 2002
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Rim Lakes Forest Restoration Project
Project along Mogollon Rim approx. 33,510 acres. Need to thin forest to reduce fuels and promote forest health, and reduce the threat of extreme fire. Broadcast burning proposed of 32, 532 acres and thinning of approximately 24,655 acres.
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TEP 345 kilovolt Special Use Permit Reissuance
Combining the 2 TEP utility line permits into a single permit.
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Yavapai-Apache Nation Land Exchange
The Prescott National Forest is proposing a land exchange between the Prescott, Coconino, Kaibab, and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and the Yavapai-Apache Nation (YAN). More information at https://yavapai-apache.org/land-exchange
On Hold
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Coyote Spring Development
To provide reliable and consistent water within the area, the Coyote Spring will be developed and a pipe rail fence would be constructed around the spring to protect it. A pipe would carry water to a drinker outside of the fenced area.
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Navopache Electric Company Greens Peak Line Burial
Navopache Electric Cooperative (NEC) would like to install a new underground conduit to replace the existing aging overhead electrical line. The underground conduit will be within the existing overhead infrastructure easement previously granted.
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Proposal for Willow Springs Lake Spillway Barrier
Install a series of fish screens within the reservoir concrete spillway to be able to filter out nonnative fish moving downstream during spring spill events following snow melt.
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Young Road and Highway 260 Motorized Trail Bypass
A new motorized trail has been proposed as part of the Eastern AZ Trails Collaborative working group. The purpose is to avoid conflict with highway traffic and OHVs when crossing Highway 260 near Young Road.
Cancelled
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Bear Wallow Fish Barrier Removal
Fish barrier removal in support of native fish restoration activities in Bear Wallow Wilderness Area.
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Lakeside 2020 Trail Reroutes
These short term trail projects consist of approximately 9.5 miles of new or re-routed non-motorized trail segments. Building sustainable trail fosters positive relations with local community, trail users, and land stewards.
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Lakeside District Office Conveyance
Analyze NF land at the Lakeside Ranger Station for sale under FS Facility Realignment & Enhancement Act (FSFREA, PL 109-54). This also involves analyzing the location of a new ranger station. There will be 2 decisions from this analysis.
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Navapache System Communication Tower
Install a less than 50ft tall communication tower (repeater) on Maness Peak adjacent to Forest System Roads 14A and 14G. The repeater would help ensure communication is feasible with isolated communities along the Blue River.
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Prescott College Academic Outfitter and Guide Priority Use (2015-2025)
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic field courses year-round across forests in Arizona including adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, & field ecology.
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Upper Blue River WUI Project
The Alpine RD is planning to thin around private property within the Upper Blue River corridor along Forest Roads 281 and County Road 2310 to reduce the likelihood of loss of property and allow fire crews defensible space to protect private property.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.