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 | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Jennifer McRae 202-791-8488 SM.FS.NFSWONGA@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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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 |
- Recreation management - Special area management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 11/20/2024 |
Expected:03/2025 |
03/2025 |
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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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 *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/05/2024 |
Expected:06/2025 |
06/2025 |
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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Research Permit - Jumping spider collecting, Forestwide CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/18/2025 | 03/2025 |
Lauren Gwillim 520-388-8497 lauren.gwillim@usda.gov |
| Description: The collection of paradise spiders (Genus Habronattus) will be collected across the forest. 240 spiders in total will be hand collected.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67454 |
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| Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T23S R12E, S14 - Atasacosa T20S R14E S14 - Mt. Hopkins T19S R14E S14 - Madera Canyon T18S R29E S14 - Turkey Creek T17S R30E S14 - Chiricahua T12S R15E S14 - Santa Catalina T9S R25E S14 - Pinaleno. Researchers will be hiking in specific areas (see map) in Chiricahua, Patagonia, Santa Rita, Pajarito, Santa Catalina, and Galiuro (All districts). | |||||
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Research Permit, Arizona Small Mammal Trapping, Forestwide CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/08/2024 |
Expected:05/2025 |
05/2025 |
Kaitlyn Tyler 520-388-8419 Kaitlyn.Tyler@usda.gov |
| Description: The collection of voucher specimens from 79 different small mammal species (51 rodent, 28 bat, and 5 shrew species). Goal is to establish baselines of genetic connectivity within small mammal species for conservation and management decisions in AZ.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67084 |
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| Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T11S R20E S 14 Galiuro T17S R23E S 14 Dragoon T17S R29E S 14 Chiricahua T18S R15E S 14 Santa Rita T12S R15E S 14 Santa Catalina T15S R18E S 14 Rincon T23S R20E S 14 Huachuca. Predetermined sites of trapping based on microhabitat and historic collection sites in Galiuros, Dragoons, Chiricahua mountains. | |||||
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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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Research Permit - Genomic Disease Adaptation and Genomic Variation in Southern Arizona Myotis CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/18/2025 | 03/2025 |
Lauren Gwillim 575-682-5301 lauren.gwillim@usda.gov |
| Description: To study factors affecting disease exposure and susceptibility, researchers will take two biopsy punches from wings and/or tail membrane. All individuals that are captured will be released at the same site after processing tissue samples.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67745 |
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| Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District, Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T13S R17E S14 T11S R16E S14 T11S R15E S14. | |||||
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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 *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
Completed | Actual: 03/13/2025 | 04/2025 |
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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Oak Allotment Water System Expansion CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/31/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
08/2025 |
Cameron Ward 520-388-8440 Cameron.Ward@usda.gov |
| Description: Expanding the Cottonwood Pipeline (#111003) through the rest of the Oak Allotment. Adding troughs to the Sanders, Middle, and Southwest pastures. Drilling a well to be attached to the pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67896 |
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| Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Sections 21,22,and 28 of T18S R29E Cochise County, Arizona. On the Oak Allotment of the Douglas Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest. Along the NFSR 344 and following fences #111019 and #111015. | |||||
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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:09/2025 |
10/2025 |
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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Walnut Grove Interpretive Trail CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/26/2024 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Armando Arvizu 520-388-8439 armando.arvizu@usda.gov |
| Description: The proposed project is to construct a 1.2 mi interpretive trail connecting Walnut Grove Campground and Camp Rucker Historic Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66665 |
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| Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Township 19 South, Range 29 East, section 22, 26 and 27. Area between Walnut Grove Campground (FR 74E) and Camp Rucker Historic site (FR 74). | |||||
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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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Arizona Trail Reroute, Santa Rita Foothills Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/27/2024 |
Expected:09/2025 |
10/2025 |
Adam Milnor (520) 388-8300 Adam.Milnor@usda.gov |
| Description: Construct approximately 10.7-miles of shared use non-motorized trail, to remove the Arizona Trail (AZNST) from National Forest system Roads. Decommission 1/2 mile of existing trail where roads connect to project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66423 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T18/R16/R16, T19/R15/S13/23/25/26/36, T19/R16/S5/6/7/18/30/31, T20/R15/S1, T20/R16/S5/6. Eastern foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains, Nogales Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, Region 3. | |||||
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Borderlands Restoration Network Wildlife Cameras CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 02/14/2025 | 03/2025 |
Alysa Hansen 520-388-8432 alysa.hansen@usda.gov |
| Description: Placing of 12 wildlife cameras across the Nogales Ranger District for monitoring of mammal presence, diversity, and movement throughout the project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67466 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T21S R15E S14 - Nogales T21S R16E S14 - Nogales. 2 cameras will be installed within and adjacent to Borderlands Restoration Network sites: Smith, Steven, and Little Casa Blanca Canyons (Nogales). | |||||
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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 *UPDATED* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/08/2024 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 |
09/2025 |
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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NFSR 4167/4173 Road Realignment and Decommissioning CE *UPDATED* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/11/2024 |
Expected:05/2025 |
06/2025 |
Jenna Livingston 520-388-8413 Jenna.Livingston@usda.gov |
| Description: U.S. Customs and Border Protection / U.S. Border Patrol has requested that the Coronado National Forest (CNF) assist in the creation of two new routes linking the international border road to National Forest System Roads (NFSR).
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66148 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Township 23 South, Range 11 East, Sections 30 & 32. Near the international border with Mexico, west of the Pajarita Wilderness, south of Sentinel Peak. | |||||
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Observatory Permit Amendment - Smithsonian Institution Security Tower, Whipple Observatory CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/28/2025 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Alysa Hansen 520-388-8432 alysa.hansen@usda.gov |
| Description: Installation of 20 ft security tower with camera(s) outside of gate along Forest Road 184 Montosa Canyon. Solar panels will be mounted on tower along with cameras.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67715 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T20S, R14E, Section 14. Latitude 31. 674378, Longitude -110. 879795 along FR 184 Montosa Canyon. | |||||
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Pena Blanca Lake Fisheries Habitat Improvement CE |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/25/2024 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Alex Grant 307-745-2424 alex.grant@usda.gov |
| Description: AZGFD project to add submerged aquatic habitat structures (natural and artificial) within Pena Blanca Lake to support sportfish populations and improve angler success.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67189 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T.23S., R.12E., 23,26. Pena Blanca lake. Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. UTMS (NAD83): 491772E, 3474312N. | |||||
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Santa Rita Abandoned Mine Land Closures 2025 CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 03/07/2025 | 03/2025 |
Abigail Watson 520-388-8396 abigail.watson@usda.gov |
| Description: Closure of 57 mine features, including shafts, tunnels, and open cuts to secure the workings against threats to human and wildlife safety using bat gates, cupolas, polyurethane foam, and fencing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66620 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Township 20 South, Range 14 East, Sections 25 and 35 and Township 21 South, Range 14 East, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 25 and 35 and Range 15 East, Sections 3, 10, 15, 29, and 35. Project is centered on 57 abandoned mine land features on the Nogales Ranger District in Santa Cruz County, AZ, approximately 2.5 to 10 miles north/northwest of Patagonia, AZ. | |||||
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Santa Rita Low-Water Crossings CE *UPDATED* |
- Watershed management | Completed | Actual: 01/23/2025 | 10/2025 |
Jenna Livingston 5203888413 Jenna.Livingston@usda.gov |
| Description: Harden low-water crossings at two locations in the Santa Rita Mountains, NFSR 92 above Apache Springs Ranch and NFSR 62 at the east end of Box Canyon.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66232 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - 20S, 15E, Section 1 & 19S,15E, Section 12. NFSR 92 above Apache Springs Ranch and NFSR 62 at the east end of Box Canyon. | |||||
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Santa Rita Quarry-IMERYS Project EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/02/2021 |
Expected:01/2025 |
01/2025 |
Manuel Silva 520-388-8327 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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Santa Rita Water System Improvements CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special area management - Watershed management - Facility management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/11/2024 |
Expected:05/2025 |
10/2025 |
Gerardo Pedrego 520-388-8410 gerardo.pedrego@usda.gov |
| Description: This project includes new wells and water system components for the Florida Work Center, Bog Springs Campground, and the historic Kent Springs Cabin.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66164 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Township: 19S, 20S, Range: 14E, 15E, Sections: 1, 2, 19, 30, 35. Bog Springs Campground and Kent Springs Cabin are in Madera Canyon off NFSR 70. The Florida Work Center is located at the end of NFSR 62A. | |||||
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Santa Rita Watershed Restoration CE |
- Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2025 |
Expected:04/2026 | 05/2026 |
Emily Reynolds 520-388-8311 Emily.Reynolds@usda.gov |
| Description: The USFS Nogales Ranger District, in cooperation with grazing permittees, Borderlands Restoration, Sky Island Alliance, Watershed Management Group and others, propose to install sediment retention and/or erosion control structures in the Santa Ritas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66811 |
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| Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Entire Santa Rita Ecosystem Management Area. | |||||
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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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Hospital Flat Nature Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/12/2023 |
Expected:12/2024 |
12/2024 |
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 |
Completed | Actual: 03/31/2025 | 04/2025 |
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:06/2025 |
06/2025 |
Alysa Hansen 520-388-8432 alysa.hansen@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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Research Permit - Blue Mason Bee, Santa Catalina CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/25/2025 | 03/2025 |
Lauren Gwillim 575-682-5301 lauren.gwillim@usda.gov |
| Description: Researchers will deploy a series of small discrete wooden nesting blocks to study the population growth of the solitary common blue mason bee.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67493 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - T12S R16E S14 - Santa Catalina. Wooden boxes will be discretely attached to dead wood or trees in Windy Point and Molino Basin (Santa Catalina). | |||||
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Sabino Canyon Visitor Center Reimagined CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/11/2024 |
Expected:07/2025 |
08/2025 |
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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Santa Catalina Trail Plan Implementation - Phase 2 CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2024 |
Expected:09/2025 |
10/2025 |
Adam Milnor 520-388-8422 Adam.Milnor@usda.gov |
| Description: This phase of Santa Catalina Trail Plan implementation includes 10 trail construction projects, 2 trail adoptions, 5 trail reroutes, 6 trail reclassification/removals, and 5 trailhead access projects.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67197 |
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| Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - T 10 South, R15 East; T10S, 16E; T11S, R16E; T11S, R17E; T12S, R16E; T12S R17E; T13S, R17E. Throughout the Santa Catalina Mountains, primarily along the Catalina Highway between Bear Canyon and Summerhaven. | |||||
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Upper Control Road Improvements CE |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/05/2024 |
Expected:12/2024 |
03/2025 |
Jenna Livingston 520-388-8413 Jenna.Livingston@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 pull-out area.
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 |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/22/2022 |
Expected:03/2025 |
03/2025 |
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:03/2025 |
04/2025 |
Jenna Livingston 520-388-8413 Jenna.Livingston@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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Border Restoration and Revegetation CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 01/08/2025 | 01/2025 |
Edwin Monin 928-635-8370 edwin.monin@usda.gov |
| Description: This project will involve a combination of roadwork and restoration projects to remediate the impacts associated with the border barrier installations along the U.S./Mexico border.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66683 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima. LEGAL - T24 S R20 E, S19; T24 S R20E, S20; T24 S R20 E, S21; T24 S R20 E , S22; T24 S R20 E, S23; T24 S R20 E, S17; T24 S R20 E, S15; T24 S R20 E, S10. 4.3 miles along the US/Mexico International Border and 6.5 miles of road work in the Sierra Vista Ranger District. | |||||
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Hermosa Critical Minerals Project EIS |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 05/10/2024 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2025 |
Expected:07/2026 |
09/2026 |
Deborah Bradley 5203888345 Deborah.Bradley@usda.gov |
| Description: The proposed underground mine project would continue the historic production of minerals within the Patagonia Mountains. The primary minerals targeted by the proponent, South32, are manganese and zinc, identified by USGS as critical minerals.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65668 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Patagonia Mountains - Huachuca Ecosystem Management Area - Sierra Vista Ranger District - Santa Cruz County - Arizona. | |||||
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