Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Water System Improvements and Summit Dormitory Replacement
The Project included three facility improvements: lower spring water source, replacement of residence water tanks site; and replacement of the summit dormitory; all of which are directly adjacent to Mt. Hopkins Road.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is approximately 10 miles east of Amado, AZ, 21 miles north of Nogales, AZ, and 32 miles south of Tucson, AZ.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/11/2020 |
| Decision | 10/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Nogales Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Water System Improvements and Summit Dormitory Replacement
Decision Signed Date: 10/06/2021
Forests:
Coronado National Forest
Districts:
Nogales Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Santa Cruz
Legal Land Description:
Section 23 of Township (T) 20 South (S), Range (R) 14 East (E); the Summit Dormitory site is within Section 14 of T20S, R14E (Gila and Salt River Baseline and Meridian)
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John Titre
303 Old Tuscon Road
Nogales, AZ 85621
505-388-8367
jtitre@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/6/2021