Tonto National Forest Lakes Fish Habitat Improvement Project
The purpose of this project is authorize Arizona Game and Fish Department to construct and install natural and artificial fish habitat structures to increase fish habitat in Roosevelt, Apache, Canyon, Saguaro, and Bartlett lakes on the Tonto National Forest. There is a need to create a better fishing experience in these lakes for anglers and to increase angler catch rates to maintain the recreational experience for the public. This project is a cooperative effort between angler groups, Tonto National Forest, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and others. If you have information you feel the Forest Service may not be aware of, especially any extraordinary circumstances, regarding the Proposed Action, please send these in writing on or before April 15, 2016 to: Neil Bosworth, 2324 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006, 602-225-5200, or email to comments-southwestern-tonto@fs.fed.us [copy and paste address into email]. When submitting comments, please keep them specific to this proposal only.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Roosevelt, Apache, Canyon, Saguaro, and Bartlett lakes
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/01/2016 |
| Decision | 05/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2016 (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:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Memo Tonto National Forest Lakes Fish Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/26/2016
Forests:
Tonto National Forest
Districts:
Cave Creek Ranger District; Globe Ranger District; Mesa Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Gila; Maricopa
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Tyna Yost
2324 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
480-610-3311
comments-southwestern-tonto@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/9/2018