Nogales Ranger District Recreation Enhancements

Location Summary:
The proposed action is located withing Pena Blanca Lake recreation area, Madera Canyon recreation area, and Oak Tree Canyon.

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	11/2025 (Estimated)
Decision	04/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation	04/2026 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)

Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit:
Nogales Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Road Management

Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements

Current Status:
Developing Proposal

Forests:
Coronado National Forest

Districts:
Nogales Ranger District

States:
Arizona

Counties:
Pima; Santa Cruz

Legal Land Description:
Pena Blanca Projects: T23S R12E Sections 23 and 26; Madera Canyon Projects: T19S R15E Section 19, T19S R14E Sections 26 and 35, T 20S 14E Section 2; Oak Tree Canyon: T19S R16E Section 4

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Lauren Atkinson
303 Old Tuscon Road
Nogales, AZ 85621
520-388-8427
lauren.atkinson@usda.gov

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA