Tonto East Abandoned Mine Lands Project
Project would close identified abandoned mine features by blocking the openings using various methods including warning signs, fences, sealed mine openings with bat gates, expanding foam, or backfill.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
This project includes 61 separate abandoned mine features across the Globe, Mesa, and Tonto Basin Ranger Districts.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/30/2024 |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tonto National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Project Decision Information
Decision Memo Tonto East Abandoned Mine Lands Project
Decision Signed Date: 11/19/2025
Forests:
Tonto National Forest
Districts:
Globe Ranger District; Mesa Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Gila; Maricopa; Pinal
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mark Taylor
2324 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
480-610-3300
comments-southwestern-tonto-globe@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/21/2025