Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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 |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/20/2023 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
01/2025 |
Jennifer McRae 505-377-3145 Jennifer.McRae@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units). | |||||
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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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS *UPDATED* |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 02/06/2024 | 02/2024 |
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 |
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| 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) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Arizona National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special area management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/23/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 |
09/2024 |
Sara Hivick 540-291-2188 sara.hivick@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 |
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| 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 Memorial to the Utah Border at Vermillion Cliffs- 800 miles south to north across the State of Arizona. | |||||
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Forestwide Trail Maintenance 2024 CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/05/2024 |
Expected:12/2024 |
01/2025 |
Adam Milnor (520) 388-8300 Adam.Milnor@usda.gov |
| Description: Conduct routine maintenance and improvement of trails on the Coronado National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65860 |
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| Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Hidalgo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There is a total of approximately 1,130 miles of trail across the CNF. The trail system includes wilderness, backcountry non-motorized, and motorized trails. | |||||
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Forestwide Restroom Replacement and Site Modernization CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2023 |
Expected:02/2024 |
06/2024 |
Lauren Atkinson 520-388-8427 lauren.atkinson@usda.gov |
| Description: Improve existing recreation sites located in the Nogales, Safford, and Douglas Ranger Districts. Replacement of 8 restrooms to reduce deferred maintenance and improve user circulation, accessibility of walkways, existing picnic and parking areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64959 |
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| Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District, Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima. LEGAL - T17S, R23E, Sec. 26; T17S, R30E, Sec. 33; T19S, R14E, Sec. 35 (SW 1/4, SE 1/4 and N 1/2); T9S, R24E, Sec. 14; T9S, R25E, Sec. 9; T9S, R25E, Sec. 18. Safford RD: Noon Creek, Upper Arcadia, Shannon; Nogales RD: Madera Trailhead Picnic, Proctor, White House; Douglas RD: Rustler Park, Cochise Stronghold Campground. | |||||
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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 |
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Camp Rucker Well Solarization CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/07/2024 |
Expected:07/2024 |
07/2024 |
Kate Hamedani 520-388-8444 Kate.Hamedani@usda.gov |
| Description: Solarize an existing USFS administrative well in the Camp Rucker footprint. The well and solar pump would then be used to feed a nearby existing pond/wetland and a new water storage tank to provide wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65956 |
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| Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of S26 T19S R29E. Location within footprint of historic Camp Rucker site, in Rucker Canyon of the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona. In area approximately between current pond/wetland improvement and existing well. | |||||
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NFSR 42B Debris Removal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management | Completed | Actual: 03/28/2024 | 03/2024 |
Jenna Livingston 000-000-0000 Jenna.Livingston@usda.gov |
| Description: Erosion on NFSR 42B caused material to fall into northern watershed and subsequent repairs to the road via tensar fencing caused additional material to fall. This obstruction to water flow will be removed before the upcoming monsoon season.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65445 |
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| Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - 017S, 030E, 36 NE1/4 NW1/4. 1.5 miles SW from Paradise residents, 0.1 miles East from switchback. Located directly below tensar wall (location of original erosion). | |||||
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Peloncillo FireScape EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/14/2024 |
Expected:08/2024 |
10/2024 |
Michael Epperson 520-364-3468 Michael.Epperson@usda.gov |
| Description: Ecosystem restoration treatments including wildland fire (planned and unplanned), prescribed cutting, mastication and grubbing, selective herbicide use, planting, and soil stabilization on approximately 85,000 acres in the Peloncillo Mountains.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58434 |
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| Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona, New Mexico. COUNTY - Cochise, Hidalgo. LEGAL - T 33S, R 22W, Section 1. The 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. | |||||
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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 |
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Cross S Allotment Improvements CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sean Lockwood 520-761-6014 sean.lockwood@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Holden Canyon Connector Road EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/22/2023 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2024 |
Expected:04/2025 |
05/2025 |
Edwin Monin 928-635-8370 edwin.monin@usda.gov |
| Description: Border Patrol is proposing the improvement and construction of 12.62 miles of unpaved road in Holden Canyon on the Nogales Ranger District to address mobility and accessibility issues. Another 3.94 miles of road would be decommissioned.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64326 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - 023S, 010E, Sections 23, 24, 25, and 30. Holden Canyon, approximately 0.65 miles North of US/Mexico border. | |||||
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Madera Canyon Vegetation Maintenance CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2023 |
Expected:06/2024 |
09/2024 |
Andrew Hamilton 520-861-1979 andrew.hamilton@usda.gov |
| Description: Madera Canyon Vegetation Maintenance project involves selective cutting, piling, and/or removal of tree limbs, brush, and dead and down vegetation within 150 feet of centerline of existing National Forest System roads and trails within Madera Canyon.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64846 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Township 19S, Range 14E, Sections 26, 35, 15 and 36 and Township 20S, Range 14E Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12 of the Gila-Salt River Meridian. The project is located within Madera Canyon which is in the Santa Rita Ecosystem Management Area of the Nogales Ranger District approximately 10 miles southeast of Green Valley, AZ. | |||||
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New Generation of Fremont 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:06/2024 |
07/2024 |
Amanda Sacek 520-761-6037 Amanda.Sacek@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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Research Permit - Avian Parasite Sampling, Madera Canyon CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/20/2024 | 03/2024 |
Alysa Hansen 479-964-7277 alysa.hansen@usda.gov |
| Description: Researchers will perform mist netting in Madera Canyon with a focus on passerines to inspect for avian parasites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65858 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Township 19 South, Range 14 East, Section 35. Madera Canyon. | |||||
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Santa Rita Quarry-IMERYS Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/02/2021 |
Expected:10/2024 |
11/2024 |
Manuel Silva 406-566-2292 manuel.silva@usda.gov |
| Description: Plan of Operations submitted by Cimbar Resources for three phases of definition drilling 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 |
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| 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 |
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East Galiuros Habitat Enhancement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 01/03/2024 | 01/2024 |
Annmarie Kent (928) 428-4150 Annmarie.Kent@usda.gov |
| Description: The East Galiuros Habitat Enhancement Project will consist of under-story thinning of encroaching junipers and other vegetation to benefit native oak species, including Emory Oak and preferred winter browse species for deer.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63569 |
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| Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - T11S,R21E, Sec 4,5,6,8,9,10,1516,17,20,21,22,27,28,29; T10S,R21E, Sec 5,6,7,8,17,19,20,29,30,31,32; T10S,R20E, Sec 1,12,13,24,25,26; T9S,R21E, Sec 19,30,31,32; T9S,R20E, Sec 24,25,36. This project is located on the east side of the Galiuro Mountains, east of the Galiuro Wilderness and West of the proclaimed Forest Boundary from Saddle Mtn on the south to Paddy's River on the North. | |||||
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Hospital Flat Nature Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/12/2023 |
Expected:06/2024 |
09/2024 |
Bonnie Woods 575-758-8678 bonnie.a.woods@usda.gov |
| Description: Proposed reroute of the interpretative Hospital Flat Nature Trail, Forest System Trail #326
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65049 |
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| Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trail runs out of Hospital Flat, crosses the meadow once and then up on the ridge between Hospital Flat and Treasure Park out to a rocky view point. Topo Quad Mount Graham. | |||||
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Pinaleno FireScape EA *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/23/2022 |
Expected:07/2024 |
09/2024 |
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 |
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| 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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Research Permit - Captive-bred Mount Graham Red Squirrel Release CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/13/2023 |
Expected:04/2024 |
04/2024 |
Mollie Liskiewicz (520) 388-8300 Mollie.Liskiewicz@usda.gov |
| Description: US Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting a permit to temporarily capture, breed, and release Mount Graham red squirrel back into same area captured from.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65029 |
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| Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - T8SR22E, T8R23E. West Peak, Pinaleno Mountains. | |||||
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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 |
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Catalina State Park Improvements CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/15/2024 | 02/2024 |
Alysa Hansen 520-388-8432 alysa.hansen@usda.gov |
| Description: expansion of the facilities maintenance compound, installation of scour protection along adjacent to the main road; and, work on 4 trails. Installation and upgrade of sewer lines and restrooms.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64258 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - T11S, R14E, Sections 20, 21, 23, 26-29, and 32-34. T12S, R14E, Sections 3-5 and 8. Western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Bounded to the east by the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area and to the west by Oracle Road in Oro Valley, Pima County, Arizona. | |||||
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Internet/Conduit Installation for Sabino Canyon Visitor Center CE *UPDATED* |
- Facility management | Completed | Actual: 02/13/2024 | 02/2024 |
Jacob Ferguson 520-749-7709 Jacob.Ferguson2@usda.gov |
| Description: Installation of roughly 500 feet of conduit from Sabino Canyon Visitor Center to internet access point
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64754 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 13 S, Range 15 E. 32.30993572149234, -110.82246504918551. | |||||
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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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Sabino Canyon Park Road (Summerhaven) Improvements CE |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2022 |
Expected:06/2024 |
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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Sabino Canyon Visitor Center Reimagined CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2024 |
Expected:02/2025 | 12/2025 |
Adam Milnor 520-388-8422 Adam.Milnor@usda.gov |
| Description: Replace outdated public and office facilities at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area with a visitor center, administrative complex and associated parking that can serve the needs of future generations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65809 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 13 South, Range 15 East Section 9 Gila-Salt River Principal Meridian. The Sabino Canyon Visitor Center, USFS offices, Crawler boarding area, primary parking area, entry plaza, restrooms, and the Bajada Loop Trail (all located within the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area). | |||||
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Sabino Canyon Wifi Installation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/20/2024 |
Expected:04/2024 |
04/2024 |
Jacob Ferguson 520-749-7709 Jacob.Ferguson2@usda.gov |
| Description: Comcast requested authorization for 500 feet of line to increase internet reliability and provide wifi to Sabino Canyon Visitor's Center
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65869 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township 13 South, Range 15 East. 32.30993572149234, -110.82246504918551. | |||||
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Santa Catalina Trail Plan Implementation - Phase 1 CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/26/2023 |
Expected:03/2024 |
04/2024 |
Timothy Baechle 520-749-7736 Timothy.Baechle@usda.gov |
| Description: Twelve projects that are identified as phase 1 of the Santa Catalina Trail Plan including trail adoptions, new construction, kiosk installation, and expansion or improvement of existing recreation sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64360 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - T11S, R14E (Golder Ranch); T12S R14E (Finger Rock); T13S R15E(Sabino); T12S R16E (Hirabayashi); T12S R16E (Molino); T16S R19E (Happy Valley). District-wide. | |||||
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Upper Control Road Improvements CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/05/2024 |
Expected:12/2024 |
03/2025 |
Garrett Port 520-388-8362 Garrett.Port@usda.gov |
| Description: This project will improve the drivability and durability of 6.5 miles of NFSR 38. Proposed improvements include hardened road segments, hardened low-water crossings, culverts, and a small parking lot.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65520 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Township: 11S, Range: 16E, Sections: 16-21, 28-30. Control Road (NFSR 38) from the gate near the Mt. Lemmon Fire District building to the entrance of the Oracle Ridge Mine. | |||||
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Wedgetail Exploration Drilling CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2022 |
Expected:04/2024 |
04/2024 |
Manuel Silva 406-566-2292 manuel.silva@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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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Bear Canyon Bridge Replacement CE |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2023 |
Expected:03/2024 |
10/2024 |
Garrett Port 520-388-8362 Garrett.Port@usda.gov |
| Description: Bear Canyon Bridge spans Bear Creek along NFSR 61. The bridge has exceeded its design life and is in need of replacement. Replacement includes a new single-span bridge, approach and bypass improvements, and a new parking lot.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64438 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Small Tracts Act Sale - Arizona Minerals, Inc CE |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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