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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along Rudd Creek, approximately 10 miles southeast of Springerville AZ, just off Forest Route 57
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/15/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Springerville Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Districts:
Springerville Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Apache
Legal Land Description:
T7N, R29E, SW � of Section 1
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Dustie Aylor
P.O. Box 760
Springerville, AZ 85938
928-333-6201
dustie.aylor@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/25/2025