Research Permit - Southern Arizona Cave Monitoring Network, Forestwide
Placement of temperature data loggers in caves to understand how cave environments are affected to assist in making cave management decisions in southern Arizona. No hardware or drilling will occur for logger placement.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Cave of the Bells, Onyx Cave, SP Cave, Van Horn Cave, Cave of Mine Cave, Red Cave area, Pepper Sauce Cave, Ice Cave #2, Sphinx Cave, Chiricahua Crystal Cave.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/25/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (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:
Coronado National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Research Permit - Southern Arizona Cave Monitoring Network, Forestwide
Decision Signed Date: 10/30/2025
Forests:
Coronado National Forest
Districts:
Coronado National Forest All Units
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Cochise; Graham; Pima; Pinal
Legal Land Description:
T10S, R16E, Sec 33; T8S, R24E, Sec 32; T15S, R30E, Sec 20; T18S, R31E, Sec 7; T23S, R20E, Sec 32, 33; T20S R15E, Sec 1; T18S, R18E, Sec 13
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Alysa Hansen
300 W. Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-388-8432
alysa.hansen@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/20/2025