Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project
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. More information about the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project is also available on the following website: http://www.flagstaffwatershedprotection.org/
Project Summary
Location Summary:
North of Flagstaff, AZ in the Dry Lake Hills/Mt Elden area, and south of Flagstaff on Mormon Mountain on the Flagstaff Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/11/2013 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/03/2014 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/26/2015 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/26/2015 |
| Decision | 10/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Flagstaff Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project Record of Decision
Decision Signed Date: 10/22/2015
Forests:
Coconino National Forest
Districts:
Flagstaff Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Coconino
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Erin Phelps
5075 N. Highway 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
928-527-8240
ephelps@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/29/2022