Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 01/01/2023 to 03/31/2023 Coronado National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS *UPDATED*	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2023	Expected:01/2023	02/2023	Laura Conway 406-802-4317 laura.conway@usda.gov
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Arizona National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan EA	- Recreation management - Special area management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2016 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2022	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	Joseph David (559) 920-4995 joseph.david@usda.gov
Description: The comprehensive plan will establish the administrative objectives, policies, processes, and management guidelines necessary to fulfill the legislative requirements for national scenic trails under the National Trails System Act. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49535
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Arizona National Scenic Trail goes from the Coronado National Monument to the Utah Border at Vermillion Cliffs- 800 miles south to north across the State of Arizona.
Prescott College Academic Outfitter and Guide Priority Use (2015-2025) CE	- Recreation management - Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Julie Rowe 928-203-7516 jrowe@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic field courses year-round across forests in Arizona including adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, & field ecology. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47407
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest All Units, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities take place in a variety of locations throughout the forest.
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Coronado National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Forestwide Material Source Sites EA *UPDATED*	- Road management	Completed	Actual: 11/18/2022	12/2022	Emily Reynolds 520-388-8311 Emily.Reynolds@usda.gov
Description: Create material source sites to provide a more economic and better quality source of materials for various road and facility maintenance and improvement efforts such as road resurfacing, drainage improvements, and streambank stabilization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54569
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple sites in multiple counties and Ranger Districts.
Maddison Species of Pellenes and Salticidae Jumping Spiders Research Study Permit CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 08/30/2022	08/2022	Mollie Liskiewicz 520-388-8303 Mollie.Liskiewicz@usda.gov
Description: To study the species Pellenes and general Salticidae to assist in revising the taxonomy of Pellanattus jumping spiders Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62573
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T11S R16E S30, T23S R20E S22, T18S R29E S13 T18S R30E S28, T18S R30E S09, T8S R24E S33. Carr Peak in the Huachuca Mountains, Rustler Park and lower west Turkey Creek in the Chiricahua Mountains, high elevations on Mt Graham, Mt Lemmon, Santa Rita Mountains.
Rosemont Amendment to the Revised Forest Plan EA	- Land management planning - Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Rosamond Robinson 520-388-8491 rosamondrobinson@fs.fed.us
Description: A proposal to amend the revised Coronado Forest Plan in the Santa Rita Mountains in Pima County, Arizona to ensure consistency between the Rosemont Copper decision (June 6, 2017) and the recently revised Coronado Forest Plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54514
Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - in Townships 18 and 19, Ranges 15 and 16, Gila/Salt River Meridian. The project area is located in the Barrel Canyon drainage in the northeast area of the Santa Rita Mountains on the Nogales Ranger District, Coronado National Forest.
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Coronado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
George Ferguson Bartram Stonecrop Study CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 12/14/2022	01/2023	Tavia Carlson 520-388-8322 Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov
Description: This permit is for continuation of a multi-year demographic study of periodic monitoring of three populations of Bartram Stonecrop plants. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63092
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T19S, R15E, Section1, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 and Section 12, NW 1/4. T20S, R14E, Section1, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4. T17S, R23E, Section 4, SE 1/4. 1: Box Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains - Nogales RD; 2: Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains - Nogales RD; 3: Jordan Canyon, Dragoon Mountain- - Douglas RD.
USGS Stream Gauge Permit Renewal CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/30/2022	Expected:01/2023	02/2023	Tavia Carlson 520-388-8322 Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov
Description: Reissuance of an expired permit for a stream gauging system for USGS on CNF lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63249
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham, Pima. LEGAL - T13S R15E S9, G&SRM ITBS R25E S7, G&SRM. Pre-existing structures Left bank of Sabino Creek (USGS 09484000) just upstream of Sabino Dam Left bank of Frye Creek (USGS 09460150) approximately 0. 75 miles upstream of Frye Mesa Reservoir.
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Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Chiricahua Public Access EA *UPDATED*	- Road management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/22/2020	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	Joseph Harris 520-364-6821 joseph.e.harris@usda.gov
Description: Construct small sections of road to connect existing system roads to system roads that currently do not have public access due to intervening private land. Four segments would be constructed in three different areas of the EMA. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57856
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - John Long - T19S, R29E, section 18; Horseshoe - T19S, R31E, section 13; North Fork of Pinery - T17S, R30E, section 5. John Long Canyon near the Dart Ranch headquarters, Horseshoe Canyon and the North Fork of Pinery near the private land inholding.
Customs & Border Protection: Communication Site on Kilmer Peak CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 10/19/2022	10/2022	Alysa Hansen 479-964-7277 alysa.hansen@usda.gov
Description: Construction, operation and maintenance of a Tactical Communications Network System (TCNS) at Kilmer Peak; Consists of a shelter, communications equipment, communication antennas and 30 ft mast, solar panel and 2 helicopter landing zones for access. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62485
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Hidalgo. LEGAL - T33S, R21W, Sec. 21. Kilmer Peak (31.421358, -108.981604) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Peloncillo FireScape EA	- Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Douglas Ruppel 928-474-7908 douglas.ruppel@usda.gov
Description: We are proposing to implement ecosystem restoration treatments, including prescribed fire, prescribed cutting, mastication and grubbing, selective herbicide use, and fuelwood harvest on approximately 88,000 acres of USFS lands in the Peloncillos. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58434
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Hidalgo. LEGAL - T 33S, R 22W, Section 1. Peloncillo Mountains stretch approximately 70 miles from the US-Mexico border north to the Gila River. The project area straddles the Arizona-New Mexico border, with 81% arranged in New Mexico.
South Fork Day Use Area EA *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 10/11/2022	10/2022	Emily Reynolds 5203888311 Emily.Reynolds@usda.gov
Description: This project proposes to restore and enhance the level of services destroyed during the floods of 2014. The proposed activities would occur on National Forest System (NFS) lands managed by the Douglas Ranger District on the Coronado National Forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56779
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 18S, Section 16, Range 31E. Cochise County, Arizona, Chiricahua Ecological Management Area, located in the South Fork of Cave Creek Canyon.
Walnut Grove (Camp Rucker) Campground Expansion CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/09/2022	Expected:05/2023	09/2023	Armando Arvizu 520-388-8439 armando.arvizu@usda.gov
Description: xpansion of the existing developed campground (Camp Rucker) to include the following: Creation of one loop road West of Forest Road 74E within the existing campground site. 6 tent camping units and 7 RV/Camp Trailer sites will be identified. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63154
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 19 South, Range 29 East, section 22. Off of Forest Road 74E at site formerly known as Camp Rucker Campground, 300 yards North of the intersection of Forest Road 74 and 74E.
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Amphitheater Recreation Site Modernization CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/29/2022	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	Lauren Atkinson 520-388-8427 lauren.atkinson@usda.gov
Description: Facility modernization to the Amphitheater recreation site located in Madera Canyon. Installation of a new waterless restroom and accessibility improvements to the amphitheater seating. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63266
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 20, R 14E, Section 2. About 3 miles from the forest boundary south on Forest Road 70, Madera Canyon Rd.
Cross S Allotment Improvements CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/29/2017	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	Sean Lockwood 520-761-6014 seanlockwood@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve grazing and wildlife management on Cross S allotment by constructing the following improvements: 5 wells in 5 different pastures, 4 tanks, 4 troughs, 3 miles of buried pipeline connected to wells or existing pipelines, 8 miles of fence line Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52630
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 22 S, Range 9 E, Sec. 25, 36; Township 22 S, Range 10 E, Sec. 4, 7, 8, 9, 15, 18, 20, 28, 31, 32, 33; Township 23 S, Range 9 E, Sec. 1, 2, 11, 12; Township 23 S, Range 10 E, Sec. 16.
Mariposa Canyon Watershed Restoration CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2022	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	Christian Carter 5207616009 christiancarter@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of sediment retention and erosion control structures in drainages and associated uplands that feed water to larger drainages that flow into Nogales. Structures will include local materials (rock and wood) to inhibit overland flow. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62934
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T24 S, R 13 E, Sections 11, 14, and 15. Mariposa Canyon, west of Nogales.
New Generation of Freemont Cottonwoods on Sonoita Creek CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/27/2022	Expected:09/2022	10/2022	Sean Lockwood 520-761-6014 sean.lockwood@usda.gov
Description: This project will establish a new generation of Fremont Cottonwoods along Sonoita Creek while protecting and enhance watershed health and riparian habitat value through invasive plant control and regeneration of a broad suite of native plant species. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62419
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Paton Center for Hummingbirds, T22S R15E S12. Town of Patagonia; Private; The Nature Conservancy Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, Tucson Audubon Paton Center for Hummingbirds.
Santa Rita Quarry-IMERYS Project EA *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/02/2021	Expected:06/2023	07/2023	Ernest Johnson 520-388-8348 Ernest.Johnson@usda.gov
Description: Plan of Operations submitted by IMERYS Carbonates NA for 3 phases of definition drilling and proposed phased expansion of the North Pit at the Santa Rita Quarry to confirm the presence, extent (volume), and assess the grade of limestone. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55521
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Township 18 South, Range 15 East, Sections 11, 12, and 14 of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. NFS land on the western forerange of the Santa Rita Mountains.
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Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Ladybug Pheromone Deployment CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/06/2022	Expected:03/2023	04/2023	Bonnie Woods 575-758-8678 bonnie.a.woods@usda.gov
Description: Deployment of MCH pheromone packets to Douglas-fir trees within the Ladybug/Turkey Flat area to limit bark beetle mortality following Douglas-fir tussock moth defoliation event in 2022. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63303
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - R.25 E. T.9S. 19 &20; R.25 E. T. 10 S. 30. 321 acres within the Turkey Flat Cabin area and up the SR. 366 switchbacks to Ladybug Saddle. Not every acre in area will be treated. Treatment will focus on red squirrel areas and the cabin area.
Mount Graham Cabin Owners Association: Water Transmission Line Reissue CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 10/21/2022	10/2022	Tavia Carlson 520-388-8322 Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov
Description: Re-issuance of existing permit for a water transmission line to service recreation residences of Turkey Flat on Mount Graham, Safford Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62922
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - T9SR25E, Sections 17-20, 29-30. Upper and Lower Turkey Flat, Mount Graham, Safford RD.
Pinaleno FireScape EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/23/2022	Expected:02/2023	02/2023	Lea Schram Von haupt 425 531-3553 Lea.SchramVonhaupt@usda.gov
Description: Safford Ranger District proposes landscape restoration actions on approximately 199,000 acres of National Forest lands over a 20 year period. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56958
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Pinaleno Ecosystem Management Area is located in Graham County southeast of Safford, AZ.
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Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Amphitheater Camp Shed Addition CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 10/25/2022	11/2022	Tavia Carlson 520-388-8322 Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov
Description: Allowing organization camp Amphi Camp to construct a 7' x 7' shed on premises. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63021
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec. 9, T. 12 S., R. 16 E., G&SRM. Mount Lemmon, Amphitheater Camp and Scholarship Association Organization Camp.
Bear Canyon Sanitation and Salvage CE *UPDATED*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2022	Expected:03/2023	03/2023	Adam Brzostowski 5207497717 adam.brzostowski@usda.gov
Description: Removal dead or dying trees from Ips beetle-infestation around Bear Canyon. A combination of cutting by hand and conventional logging equipment maybe used depending on the site. Infested wood taken off site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61382
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - T 12 S, R 16 E, Sections 21, 22, 23 and 28. General Hitchcock Highway 833, Bear Canyon.
Greater Soldier Camp Association- Pump House Expansion CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/26/2022	Expected:01/2023	01/2023	Tavia Carlson 520-388-8322 Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov
Description: Expanding existing pump house by main tanks for Greater Soldier Camp Association and constructing a gate to block access to Sykes Knob Tank Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63093
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec. 5, T. 12S., R. 16 E., G&SRM. Soldier Camp and Sykes Knob, Catalina Highway, Coronado National Forest.
Plan of Operations, Korn Kob Minerals Exploration Project EA	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Manuel Silva (520)388-8327 manuelrsilva@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed locatable minerals exploration including 42 drill sites. Drilling is proposed on existing roads within an inventoried roadless area Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41146
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Section 23, Township 12 South, Range 17 East. Approximately 25 miles NE of Tucson, AZ.
Radar Base Dormitory Removal CE *NEW LISTING*	- Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2022	Expected:02/2023	05/2023	Gerardo Pedrego 520-388-8410 gerardo.pedrego@usda.gov
Description: The Steward Observatory Radar Base Dormitory is a two-story CMU-constructed building which is to be demolished and removed. The structure has been unoccupied, unmaintained, and is believed to contain asbestos and lead. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63270
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 15 East, Section 35 Lat: 32.441152? Long: -110.791182?. Building is located within Steward Observatory Radar Base Complex on the Santa Catalina Ranger District atop Mt. Lemmon.
SSVEC: Happy Valley Distribution Line Pole Replacement CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 10/25/2022	10/2022	Alysa Hansen 479-964-7277 alysa.hansen@usda.gov
Description: Replacement of 37 wood poles with weathered steel poles that are visually like for like compared to old poles. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62027
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - T16S, R18E, S01 T15S, R18E, S36, S25, S26, S23, S14, S15, S01 T15S, R19E, S06. Happy Valley.
Sabino Canyon Park Road (Summerhaven) Improvements CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2022	Expected:06/2023	09/2024	Garrett Port 520-388-8362 Garrett.Port@usda.gov
Description: Federal Highways Administration proposes to construct a paved parking lot with 75 spaces, 2 public restrooms, 0.4 miles of concrete sidewalk, and rehabilitation of 0.4 miles of Sabino Canyon Park Road between Marshall Gulch Trailhead and Summerhaven. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63321
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 16 East, Section 31. The project is located south of Summerhaven on N. Sabino Canyon Park Road, approximately 900 feet south of the intersection of E. Carter Canyon Road.
Wedgetail Exploration Drilling CE *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2022	Expected:03/2023	03/2023	Ernest Johnson 520-388-8348 Ernest.Johnson@usda.gov
Description: This project consists of constructing approximately 1,000 feet of temporary access road and up to 11 drill pads, the use of existing roads, and reclaiming all new temporarily disturbed areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62051
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 16 East, Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22. This project is located on Mount Lemmon, approximately 30 miles northeast of Tucson, in Pima County, Arizona.
Zayo Group, LLC: Fiber Optic to Sycamore Canyon Academy CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/15/2022	Expected:12/2022	01/2023	Alysa Hansen 479-964-7277 alysa.hansen@usda.gov
Description: Placement of fiber optic cable on existing electric distribution poles beginning in Oracle and terminating at the Sycamore Canyon Academy. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62870
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T10S, R16W, Sec. 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 28. Begins near Oracle and continues southeast and terminates at the Sycamore Canyon Academy.
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Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R3 - Southwestern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Bear Canyon Bridge Geotechnical Investigation CE *NEW LISTING*	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/22/2022	Expected:12/2022	01/2023	Garrett Port 520-388-8362 Garrett.Port@usda.gov
Description: Bear Canyon Bridge is a two-span concrete bridge in need of replacement. The USFS engineers designing the bridge require a subsurface geotechnical investigation to determine the engineering properties of local soil and rock. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63203
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 24S, Range 19E, Section 1. Lat: N31.380144 Long: W110.3630428. Take State Route 83 south from Sonoita to Parker Canyon Lake. From Parker Canyon Lake travel southeast 8 miles on NFSR 48 and NFSR 61 to the bridge.
Enhancing Wildlife Habitat and Water Source Security in the Huachuca Mountain Foothills CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/22/2022	Expected:01/2023	03/2023	John Kraft 520-803-2827 john.kraft@usda.gov
Description: This project will conduct range improvements to enhance wildlife habitat and water sources for both wildlife and cattle at three water tanks in the Huachuca Mountain foothills. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63210
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - T.23S, R.19E, sections 22, 27, and 33. Lone Mountain Tank, Mesa Tank, and Joaquin Tank.
Flux Canyon Exploration Drilling CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/11/2022	Expected:05/2023	06/2023	Deborah Bradley 520-388-8345 Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov
Description: The Project consists of constructing up to 1,940 feet (less than 0.4 miles) of temporary access road and up to 6 drill pads, the use of existing roads, and reclaiming all new temporarily disturbed areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62505
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Section 30 of Township 22 South and Range 16 East. Project located in the Patagonia Mountains approximately 3.5 miles south of the Town of Patagonia, in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Parker Canyon Lake Improvement CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/27/2022	Expected:05/2023	09/2023	Emily Reynolds 5203888311 Emily.Reynolds@usda.gov
Description: Implementation of AZGF's grant funded project to expand parking, improve traffic flow, and add a boat ramp at Parker Canyon Lake. Includes replacement of a failing culvert that drains an intermittent stream between lake access and nearby campgrounds. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63377
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 23S, Range 19E, Section18. From the intersection of Interstate and State Route 83, take State Route south 53 miles to Parker Canyon Lake.
Pyeatt Ranch Erosion Control CE *NEW LISTING*	- Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 10/31/2022	Expected:12/2022	01/2023	Steven Bluemer 520-803-2831 steven.bluemer@usda.gov
Description: Project involves installation of erosion control structures at six headcuts on the border of the Pyeatt Ranch and USFS lands within Lyle Canyon, upstream of the Babocomari River. Project also includes road maintenance, re-vegetation, and monitoring. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63116
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T21S, R18E, Sections 24 and 25. Project site is situated within the Huachuca Ecosystem Management Area on the border of USFS lands and the Pyeatt Ranch along Lyle Canyon.
Road Decommissioning in Scotia Canyon CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/22/2022	Expected:01/2023	04/2023	John Kraft 520-803-2827 john.kraft@usda.gov
Description: In 2018, a 1.6-mile section of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 4757 in Scotia Canyon was administratively decommissioned by the Forest Service. We now propose to physically decommission and completely remove and recontour this segment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63211
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sections 10 and 15, T.22S., R.19E. National Forest System Road (NFSR) 4757 in Scotia Canyon, beginning at 75 Corral Well and ending at Forest Road 228.
Sierra Vista Abandoned Mine Land Closures 2022 CE	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/09/2022	Expected:01/2023	03/2023	Deborah Bradley 520-388-8345 Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov
Description: Closure of 58 mine features, including shafts, tunnels, and open cuts using bat gates and cupolas, polyurethane foam, and fencing, to secure the workings against threats to human and wildlife safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61593
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T22S R15E Sec 26,35; T22S R16E Sec 22; T23S R15E Sec 1,2,3,10,11,13,23,26,35,36; T23S R16E Sec 15,22,29,31. Project is centered on 58 abandoned mine land features on the Sierra Vista Ranger District in Santa Cruz County, AZ, in the Patagonia Mountains.
Small Tracts Act Sale - Arizona Minerals, Inc CE *UPDATED*	- Land ownership management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2021	Expected:06/2023	07/2023	Adam Milnor (520) 528-5480 Adam.Milnor@usda.gov
Description: Sale of three small irregularly shaped parcels (13.74 acres) of National Forest System lands with no legal public access under the authority of the Small Tracts Act. The parcels are interspersed with and adjacent to patented mining claims. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60162
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Section 4, Township 23 South, Range 16 East, Gila & Salt River Meridian. Three separate parcels in the Patagonia Mountains approximately 6 miles southeast of Patagonia in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Sunnyside Exploration Drilling EA *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/04/2021	Expected:04/2023	05/2023	Deborah Bradley 520-388-8345 Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov
Description: The Forest proposes to approve a Plan of Operations that would authorize the proponent to drill up to 30 exploratory holes to obtain evidence of mineralization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55719
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T22S; R16E; Secs. 4, 5, 32, 33; T23S; R16E; Secs. 4, 5, 6, 32, 33. Sierra Vista Ranger District.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2023 to 03/31/2023
Coronado National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

On Hold

N/A

Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us

Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.

Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS

*UPDATED*

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2023

Expected:01/2023

02/2023

Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov

Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .

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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Arizona National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
EA

- Recreation management
- Special area management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2016
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2022

Expected:04/2023

05/2023

Joseph David
(559) 920-4995
joseph.david@usda.gov

Description: The comprehensive plan will establish the administrative objectives, policies, processes, and management guidelines necessary to fulfill the legislative requirements for national scenic trails under the National Trails System Act.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49535

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Coconino National Forest All Units, Tonto National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Arizona National Scenic Trail goes from the Coronado National Monument to the Utah Border at Vermillion Cliffs- 800 miles south to north across the State of Arizona.

Prescott College Academic Outfitter and Guide Priority Use (2015-2025)
CE

- Recreation management
- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Julie Rowe
928-203-7516
jrowe@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic field courses year-round across forests in Arizona including adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, & field ecology.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47407

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Kaibab National Forest All Units, Prescott National Forest All Units, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Coconino National Forest All Units, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Activities take place in a variety of locations throughout the forest.

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Coronado National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Forestwide Material Source Sites
EA

*UPDATED*

- Road management

Completed

Actual: 11/18/2022

12/2022

Emily Reynolds
520-388-8311
Emily.Reynolds@usda.gov

Description: Create material source sites to provide a more economic and better quality source of materials for various road and facility maintenance and improvement efforts such as road resurfacing, drainage improvements, and streambank stabilization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54569

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple sites in multiple counties and Ranger Districts.

Maddison Species of Pellenes and Salticidae Jumping Spiders Research Study Permit
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 08/30/2022

08/2022

Mollie Liskiewicz
520-388-8303
Mollie.Liskiewicz@usda.gov

Description: To study the species Pellenes and general Salticidae to assist in revising the taxonomy of Pellanattus jumping spiders
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62573

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T11S R16E S30, T23S R20E S22, T18S R29E S13 T18S R30E S28, T18S R30E S09, T8S R24E S33. Carr Peak in the Huachuca Mountains, Rustler Park and lower west Turkey Creek in the Chiricahua Mountains, high elevations on Mt Graham, Mt Lemmon, Santa Rita Mountains.

Rosemont Amendment to the Revised Forest Plan
EA

- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Rosamond Robinson
520-388-8491
rosamondrobinson@fs.fed.us

Description: A proposal to amend the revised Coronado Forest Plan in the Santa Rita Mountains in Pima County, Arizona to ensure consistency between the Rosemont Copper decision (June 6, 2017) and the recently revised Coronado Forest Plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54514

Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - in Townships 18 and 19, Ranges 15 and 16, Gila/Salt River Meridian. The project area is located in the Barrel Canyon drainage in the northeast area of the Santa Rita Mountains on the Nogales Ranger District, Coronado National Forest.

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Coronado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

George Ferguson Bartram Stonecrop Study
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 12/14/2022

01/2023

Tavia Carlson
520-388-8322
Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov

Description: This permit is for continuation of a multi-year demographic study of periodic monitoring of three populations of Bartram Stonecrop plants.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63092

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T19S, R15E, Section1, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 and Section 12, NW 1/4. T20S, R14E, Section1, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4. T17S, R23E, Section 4, SE 1/4. 1: Box Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains - Nogales RD; 2: Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains - Nogales RD; 3: Jordan Canyon, Dragoon Mountain- - Douglas RD.

USGS Stream Gauge Permit Renewal
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/30/2022

Expected:01/2023

02/2023

Tavia Carlson
520-388-8322
Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov

Description: Reissuance of an expired permit for a stream gauging system for USGS on CNF lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63249

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham, Pima. LEGAL - T13S R15E S9, G&SRM ITBS R25E S7, G&SRM. Pre-existing structures Left bank of Sabino Creek (USGS 09484000) just upstream of Sabino Dam Left bank of Frye Creek (USGS 09460150) approximately 0. 75 miles upstream of Frye Mesa Reservoir.

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Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Chiricahua Public Access
EA

*UPDATED*

- Road management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 10/22/2020

Expected:04/2023

05/2023

Joseph Harris
520-364-6821
joseph.e.harris@usda.gov

Description: Construct small sections of road to connect existing system roads to system roads that currently do not have public access due to intervening private land. Four segments would be constructed in three different areas of the EMA.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57856

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - John Long - T19S, R29E, section 18; Horseshoe - T19S, R31E, section 13; North Fork of Pinery - T17S, R30E, section 5. John Long Canyon near the Dart Ranch headquarters, Horseshoe Canyon and the North Fork of Pinery near the private land inholding.

Customs & Border Protection: Communication Site on Kilmer Peak
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 10/19/2022

10/2022

Alysa Hansen
479-964-7277
alysa.hansen@usda.gov

Description: Construction, operation and maintenance of a Tactical Communications Network System (TCNS) at Kilmer Peak; Consists of a shelter, communications equipment, communication antennas and 30 ft mast, solar panel and 2 helicopter landing zones for access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62485

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico. COUNTY - Hidalgo. LEGAL - T33S, R21W, Sec. 21. Kilmer Peak (31.421358, -108.981604) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

Peloncillo FireScape
EA

- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Douglas Ruppel
928-474-7908
douglas.ruppel@usda.gov

Description: We are proposing to implement ecosystem restoration treatments, including prescribed fire, prescribed cutting, mastication and grubbing, selective herbicide use, and fuelwood harvest on approximately 88,000 acres of USFS lands in the Peloncillos.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58434

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Hidalgo. LEGAL - T 33S, R 22W, Section 1. Peloncillo Mountains stretch approximately 70 miles from the US-Mexico border north to the Gila River. The project area straddles the Arizona-New Mexico border, with 81% arranged in New Mexico.

South Fork Day Use Area
EA

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 10/11/2022

10/2022

Emily Reynolds
5203888311
Emily.Reynolds@usda.gov

Description: This project proposes to restore and enhance the level of services destroyed during the floods of 2014. The proposed activities would occur on National Forest System (NFS) lands managed by the Douglas Ranger District on the Coronado National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56779

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 18S, Section 16, Range 31E. Cochise County, Arizona, Chiricahua Ecological Management Area, located in the South Fork of Cave Creek Canyon.

Walnut Grove (Camp Rucker) Campground Expansion
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/09/2022

Expected:05/2023

09/2023

Armando Arvizu
520-388-8439
armando.arvizu@usda.gov

Description: xpansion of the existing developed campground (Camp Rucker) to include the following: Creation of one loop road West of Forest Road 74E within the existing campground site. 6 tent camping units and 7 RV/Camp Trailer sites will be identified.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63154

Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 19 South, Range 29 East, section 22. Off of Forest Road 74E at site formerly known as Camp Rucker Campground, 300 yards North of the intersection of Forest Road 74 and 74E.

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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Amphitheater Recreation Site Modernization
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/29/2022

Expected:04/2023

05/2023

Lauren Atkinson
520-388-8427
lauren.atkinson@usda.gov

Description: Facility modernization to the Amphitheater recreation site located in Madera Canyon. Installation of a new waterless restroom and accessibility improvements to the amphitheater seating.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63266

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 20, R 14E, Section 2. About 3 miles from the forest boundary south on Forest Road 70, Madera Canyon Rd.

Cross S Allotment Improvements
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/29/2017

Expected:04/2023

05/2023

Sean Lockwood
520-761-6014
seanlockwood@fs.fed.us

Description: Improve grazing and wildlife management on Cross S allotment by constructing the following improvements: 5 wells in 5 different pastures, 4 tanks, 4 troughs, 3 miles of buried pipeline connected to wells or existing pipelines, 8 miles of fence line
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52630

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 22 S, Range 9 E, Sec. 25, 36; Township 22 S, Range 10 E, Sec. 4, 7, 8, 9, 15, 18, 20, 28, 31, 32, 33; Township 23 S, Range 9 E, Sec. 1, 2, 11, 12; Township 23 S, Range 10 E, Sec. 16.

Mariposa Canyon Watershed Restoration
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022

Expected:05/2023

06/2023

Christian Carter
5207616009
christiancarter@fs.fed.us

Description: Installation of sediment retention and erosion control structures in drainages and associated uplands that feed water to larger drainages that flow into Nogales. Structures will include local materials (rock and wood) to inhibit overland flow.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62934

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T24 S, R 13 E, Sections 11, 14, and 15. Mariposa Canyon, west of Nogales.

New Generation of Freemont Cottonwoods on Sonoita Creek
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/27/2022

Expected:09/2022

10/2022

Sean Lockwood
520-761-6014
sean.lockwood@usda.gov

Description: This project will establish a new generation of Fremont Cottonwoods along Sonoita Creek while protecting and enhance watershed health and riparian habitat value through invasive plant control and regeneration of a broad suite of native plant species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62419

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Paton Center for Hummingbirds, T22S R15E S12. Town of Patagonia; Private; The Nature Conservancy Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, Tucson Audubon Paton Center for Hummingbirds.

Santa Rita Quarry-IMERYS Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 07/02/2021

Expected:06/2023

07/2023

Ernest Johnson
520-388-8348
Ernest.Johnson@usda.gov

Description: Plan of Operations submitted by IMERYS Carbonates NA for 3 phases of definition drilling and proposed phased expansion of the North Pit at the Santa Rita Quarry to confirm the presence, extent (volume), and assess the grade of limestone.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55521

Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Township 18 South, Range 15 East, Sections 11, 12, and 14 of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. NFS land on the western forerange of the Santa Rita Mountains.

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Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Ladybug Pheromone Deployment
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/06/2022

Expected:03/2023

04/2023

Bonnie Woods
575-758-8678
bonnie.a.woods@usda.gov

Description: Deployment of MCH pheromone packets to Douglas-fir trees within the Ladybug/Turkey Flat area to limit bark beetle mortality following Douglas-fir tussock moth defoliation event in 2022.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63303

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - R.25 E. T.9S. 19 &20; R.25 E. T. 10 S. 30. 321 acres within the Turkey Flat Cabin area and up the SR. 366 switchbacks to Ladybug Saddle. Not every acre in area will be treated. Treatment will focus on red squirrel areas and the cabin area.

Mount Graham Cabin Owners Association: Water Transmission Line Reissue
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 10/21/2022

10/2022

Tavia Carlson
520-388-8322
Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov

Description: Re-issuance of existing permit for a water transmission line to service recreation residences of Turkey Flat on Mount Graham, Safford Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62922

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - T9SR25E, Sections 17-20, 29-30. Upper and Lower Turkey Flat, Mount Graham, Safford RD.

Pinaleno FireScape
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/23/2022

Expected:02/2023

02/2023

Lea Schram Von haupt
425 531-3553
Lea.SchramVonhaupt@usda.gov

Description: Safford Ranger District proposes landscape restoration actions on approximately 199,000 acres of National Forest lands over a 20 year period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56958

Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Pinaleno Ecosystem Management Area is located in Graham County southeast of Safford, AZ.

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Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Amphitheater Camp Shed Addition
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 10/25/2022

11/2022

Tavia Carlson
520-388-8322
Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov

Description: Allowing organization camp Amphi Camp to construct a 7' x 7' shed on premises.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63021

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec. 9, T. 12 S., R. 16 E., G&SRM. Mount Lemmon, Amphitheater Camp and Scholarship Association Organization Camp.

Bear Canyon Sanitation and Salvage
CE

*UPDATED*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/05/2022

Expected:03/2023

03/2023

Adam Brzostowski
5207497717
adam.brzostowski@usda.gov

Description: Removal dead or dying trees from Ips beetle-infestation around Bear Canyon. A combination of cutting by hand and conventional logging equipment maybe used depending on the site. Infested wood taken off site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61382

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - T 12 S, R 16 E, Sections 21, 22, 23 and 28. General Hitchcock Highway 833, Bear Canyon.

Greater Soldier Camp Association- Pump House Expansion
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/26/2022

Expected:01/2023

01/2023

Tavia Carlson
520-388-8322
Tavia.Carlson@usda.gov

Description: Expanding existing pump house by main tanks for Greater Soldier Camp Association and constructing a gate to block access to Sykes Knob Tank
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63093

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sec. 5, T. 12S., R. 16 E., G&SRM. Soldier Camp and Sykes Knob, Catalina Highway, Coronado National Forest.

Plan of Operations, Korn Kob Minerals Exploration Project
EA

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Manuel Silva
(520)388-8327
manuelrsilva@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed locatable minerals exploration including 42 drill sites. Drilling is proposed on existing roads within an inventoried roadless area
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41146

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Section 23, Township 12 South, Range 17 East. Approximately 25 miles NE of Tucson, AZ.

Radar Base Dormitory Removal
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2022

Expected:02/2023

05/2023

Gerardo Pedrego
520-388-8410
gerardo.pedrego@usda.gov

Description: The Steward Observatory Radar Base Dormitory is a two-story CMU-constructed building which is to be demolished and removed. The structure has been unoccupied, unmaintained, and is believed to contain asbestos and lead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63270

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 15 East, Section 35 Lat: 32.441152? Long: -110.791182?. Building is located within Steward Observatory Radar Base Complex on the Santa Catalina Ranger District atop Mt. Lemmon.

SSVEC: Happy Valley Distribution Line Pole Replacement
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 10/25/2022

10/2022

Alysa Hansen
479-964-7277
alysa.hansen@usda.gov

Description: Replacement of 37 wood poles with weathered steel poles that are visually like for like compared to old poles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62027

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - T16S, R18E, S01 T15S, R18E, S36, S25, S26, S23, S14, S15, S01 T15S, R19E, S06. Happy Valley.

Sabino Canyon Park Road (Summerhaven) Improvements
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2022

Expected:06/2023

09/2024

Garrett Port
520-388-8362
Garrett.Port@usda.gov

Description: Federal Highways Administration proposes to construct a paved parking lot with 75 spaces, 2 public restrooms, 0.4 miles of concrete sidewalk, and rehabilitation of 0.4 miles of Sabino Canyon Park Road between Marshall Gulch Trailhead and Summerhaven.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63321

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 16 East, Section 31. The project is located south of Summerhaven on N. Sabino Canyon Park Road, approximately 900 feet south of the intersection of E. Carter Canyon Road.

Wedgetail Exploration Drilling
CE

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2022

Expected:03/2023

03/2023

Ernest Johnson
520-388-8348
Ernest.Johnson@usda.gov

Description: This project consists of constructing approximately 1,000 feet of temporary access road and up to 11 drill pads, the use of existing roads, and reclaiming all new temporarily disturbed areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62051

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 11 South, Range 16 East, Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22. This project is located on Mount Lemmon, approximately 30 miles northeast of Tucson, in Pima County, Arizona.

Zayo Group, LLC: Fiber Optic to Sycamore Canyon Academy
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/15/2022

Expected:12/2022

01/2023

Alysa Hansen
479-964-7277
alysa.hansen@usda.gov

Description: Placement of fiber optic cable on existing electric distribution poles beginning in Oracle and terminating at the Sycamore Canyon Academy.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62870

Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pinal. LEGAL - T10S, R16W, Sec. 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 28. Begins near Oracle and continues southeast and terminates at the Sycamore Canyon Academy.

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Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R3 - Southwestern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Bear Canyon Bridge Geotechnical Investigation
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/22/2022

Expected:12/2022

01/2023

Garrett Port
520-388-8362
Garrett.Port@usda.gov

Description: Bear Canyon Bridge is a two-span concrete bridge in need of replacement. The USFS engineers designing the bridge require a subsurface geotechnical investigation to determine the engineering properties of local soil and rock.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63203

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 24S, Range 19E, Section 1. Lat: N31.380144 Long: W110.3630428. Take State Route 83 south from Sonoita to Parker Canyon Lake. From Parker Canyon Lake travel southeast 8 miles on NFSR 48 and NFSR 61 to the bridge.

Enhancing Wildlife Habitat and Water Source Security in the Huachuca Mountain Foothills
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/22/2022

Expected:01/2023

03/2023

John Kraft
520-803-2827
john.kraft@usda.gov

Description: This project will conduct range improvements to enhance wildlife habitat and water sources for both wildlife and cattle at three water tanks in the Huachuca Mountain foothills.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63210

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - T.23S, R.19E, sections 22, 27, and 33. Lone Mountain Tank, Mesa Tank, and Joaquin Tank.

Flux Canyon Exploration Drilling
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/11/2022

Expected:05/2023

06/2023

Deborah Bradley
520-388-8345
Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov

Description: The Project consists of constructing up to 1,940 feet (less than 0.4 miles) of temporary access road and up to 6 drill pads, the use of existing roads, and reclaiming all new temporarily disturbed areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62505

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Section 30 of Township 22 South and Range 16 East. Project located in the Patagonia Mountains approximately 3.5 miles south of the Town of Patagonia, in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

Parker Canyon Lake Improvement
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/27/2022

Expected:05/2023

09/2023

Emily Reynolds
5203888311
Emily.Reynolds@usda.gov

Description: Implementation of AZGF's grant funded project to expand parking, improve traffic flow, and add a boat ramp at Parker Canyon Lake. Includes replacement of a failing culvert that drains an intermittent stream between lake access and nearby campgrounds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63377

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 23S, Range 19E, Section18. From the intersection of Interstate and State Route 83, take State Route south 53 miles to Parker Canyon Lake.

Pyeatt Ranch Erosion Control
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/31/2022

Expected:12/2022

01/2023

Steven Bluemer
520-803-2831
steven.bluemer@usda.gov

Description: Project involves installation of erosion control structures at six headcuts on the border of the Pyeatt Ranch and USFS lands within Lyle Canyon, upstream of the Babocomari River. Project also includes road maintenance, re-vegetation, and monitoring.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63116

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T21S, R18E, Sections 24 and 25. Project site is situated within the Huachuca Ecosystem Management Area on the border of USFS lands and the Pyeatt Ranch along Lyle Canyon.

Road Decommissioning in Scotia Canyon
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/22/2022

Expected:01/2023

04/2023

John Kraft
520-803-2827
john.kraft@usda.gov

Description: In 2018, a 1.6-mile section of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 4757 in Scotia Canyon was administratively decommissioned by the Forest Service. We now propose to physically decommission and completely remove and recontour this segment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63211

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sections 10 and 15, T.22S., R.19E. National Forest System Road (NFSR) 4757 in Scotia Canyon, beginning at 75 Corral Well and ending at Forest Road 228.

Sierra Vista Abandoned Mine Land Closures 2022
CE

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2022

Expected:01/2023

03/2023

Deborah Bradley
520-388-8345
Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov

Description: Closure of 58 mine features, including shafts, tunnels, and open cuts using bat gates and cupolas, polyurethane foam, and fencing, to secure the workings against threats to human and wildlife safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61593

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T22S R15E Sec 26,35; T22S R16E Sec 22; T23S R15E Sec 1,2,3,10,11,13,23,26,35,36; T23S R16E Sec 15,22,29,31. Project is centered on 58 abandoned mine land features on the Sierra Vista Ranger District in Santa Cruz County, AZ, in the Patagonia Mountains.

Small Tracts Act Sale - Arizona Minerals, Inc
CE

*UPDATED*

- Land ownership management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2021

Expected:06/2023

07/2023

Adam Milnor
(520) 528-5480
Adam.Milnor@usda.gov

Description: Sale of three small irregularly shaped parcels (13.74 acres) of National Forest System lands with no legal public access under the authority of the Small Tracts Act. The parcels are interspersed with and adjacent to patented mining claims.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60162

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Section 4, Township 23 South, Range 16 East, Gila & Salt River Meridian. Three separate parcels in the Patagonia Mountains approximately 6 miles southeast of Patagonia in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

Sunnyside Exploration Drilling
EA

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/04/2021

Expected:04/2023

05/2023

Deborah Bradley
520-388-8345
Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov

Description: The Forest proposes to approve a Plan of Operations that would authorize the proponent to drill up to 30 exploratory holes to obtain evidence of mineralization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55719

Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T22S; R16E; Secs. 4, 5, 32, 33; T23S; R16E; Secs. 4, 5, 6, 32, 33. Sierra Vista Ranger District.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)01/01/2023 to 03/31/2023Coronado National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2023 to 03/31/2023
Coronado National Forest