Santa Rita Abandoned Mine Land Closures 2025
Closure of 57 mine features, including shafts, tunnels, and open cuts to secure the workings against threats to human and wildlife safety using bat gates, cupolas, polyurethane foam, and fencing.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is centered on 57 abandoned mine land features on the Nogales Ranger District in Santa Cruz County, AZ, approximately 2.5 to 10 miles north/northwest of Patagonia, AZ.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/06/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Nogales Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Santa Rita Abandoned Mine Land Closures 2025
Decision Signed Date: 03/07/2025
Forests:
Coronado National Forest
Districts:
Nogales Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Pima; Santa Cruz
Legal Land Description:
Township 20 South, Range 14 East, Sections 25 and 35 and Township 21 South, Range 14 East, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 25 and 35 and Range 15 East, Sections 3, 10, 15, 29, and 35.
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Abigail Watson
303 Old Tuscon Road
Nogales, AZ 85621
520-388-8396
abigail.watson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/7/2025