Lower American Fork Watershed Restoration Project
Improve ecosystem resilience to risk of uncharacteristic wildfire and declining ecosystem conditions and associated effects via 2,375 acres of treatments within a 14,909 acre project area in American Fork Canyon.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 3 miles East of the Pleasant Grove Ranger station. It is situated on the North and West facing slopes of Mt. Timpanogos and outside of the wilderness area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/23/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Pleasant Grove Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Pleasant Grove Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Utah
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Guy Wilson
390 North 100 East
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
928-368-2135
guy.wilson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/23/2026