Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2008 to 06/30/2008 Coronado National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Projects Occurring Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire - Fuels management Completed Actual: 02/18/2008 10/2007 Christopher Wehrli Retardant 10/11/2007 202-205-1332 EA [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to continue the aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires on National Forest System lands. An environmental analysis will be conducted to prepare an Environmental Assessment on the proposed action. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nation Wide.
National Forest System Land - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:03/2008 03/2008 Gina Owens Management Planning - Orders FEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-205-1187 Proposed Rule 02/15/2008 [email protected] EIS Description: The Agency proposes to publish a rule at 36 CFR part 219 to finish rulemaking on the land management planning rule issued on January 5, 2005 (2005 rule). The 2005 rule guides development, revision, and amendment of land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nfma/2008_planning_rule.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - All units of the National Forest System. Agency-wide.
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Designation of Energy - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:11/2008 12/2008 Peter Gaulke Corridors on Federal Land in - Land management planning DEIS NOA in Federal Register 202-205-1521 the 11 Western States 11/08/2007 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2008 Description: In accordance with Sec 368 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, "...The Sec of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy and Interior, in consultation with FERC, States, tribal or local units of government shall designate energy corridors on federal land. Web Link: http://corridoreis.anl.gov/ Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District, Butte Ranger District, Jefferson Ranger District, Missoula Ranger District, Superior Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District, Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District, Chino Valley Ranger District, Cave Creek Ranger District, Payson Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Pine Valley Ranger District, Beaver Ranger District, Carson Ranger District, Ely Ranger District, Spanish Fork Ranger District, Los Angeles River, Descanso Ranger District, Mount Whitney Ranger District, Hat Creek Ranger District, Big Valley Ranger District, Doublehead Ranger District, Cajon Ranger District, Yolla Bolla Ranger District, Mt. Shasta Ranger District, McCloud Ranger District, Yuba River Ranger District, Truckee Ranger District, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Bly Ranger District, Lakeview Ranger District, Paisley Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District, North Fork John Day Ranger District, Cle Elum Ranger District, Ogden Ranger District, Silver Lake Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District, Black Mesa Ranger District, Mesa Ranger District, Flaming Gorge Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Ruby Mountains Ranger District, Trabuco Ranger District, Mono Ranger District, Goosenest Ranger District, Devils Garden Ranger District, Hayfork Ranger District, American River Ranger District, North Bend Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Heber Ranger District, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers, Mad River Ranger District, Mt. Hood National Forest All Units, Entiat Ranger District, Wenatchee River Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Chiloquin Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Washington Office (National Headquarter). STATE - Wyoming, Washington, Utah, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, California, Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, Humboldt, Inyo, Lassen, Los Angeles, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Trinity, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Dolores, Grand, Gunnison, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Routt, San Miguel, Clark, Kootenai, Shoshone, Beaverhead, Jefferson, Mineral, Missoula, Silver Bow, Elko, Lyon, Mineral, Washoe, White Pine, Clackamas, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Umatilla, Union, Wasco, Beaver, Carbon, Daggett, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Weber, Chelan, King, Kittitas, Snohomish, Natrona, Sweetwater. LEGAL - 11 Western States, excluding Alaska & Hawaii. 11 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).
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Coronado National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region Recreation Facility Analysis - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/31/2007 03/2008 Celeste Gordon (RFA) Implementation: Year 1 520-388-8422 (Fiscal Year 2008) [email protected] CE Description: Implement changes to facilities at developed recreation sites as described in RFA.
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District, Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima. LEGAL - Multiple sites. Chiricahua Mountains, Sabino Canyon and Mt. Lemmon.
Coronado National Forest Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Allotments Analysis: West - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:06/2008 09/2008 Richard Gerhart Whitetail, Rough Mountain, Scoping Start 09/12/2007 520-388-8374 Willie Rose, Cochise Head, and Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] East Whitetail Notice 04/2008 EA Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on five grazing allotments
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Northern Chiricahua Mountains. Allotments Analysis: Barboot, - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2008 09/2008 Richard Gerhart Boss, Big Bend, Bruno, Hunt Scoping Start 01/15/2008 520-388-8374 Cyn, Lower Rucker, Pedragosa Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] and RAK Notice 07/2008 EA Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing allotments in the Southern Chiricahua Mtns.
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Southern Chiricahua Mountains.
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Coronado National Forest Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Allotments Analysis: - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2008 07/2008 Richard Gerhart Clanton/Cloverdale, Geronimo, Scoping Start 06/28/2007 520-388-8374 Guadalupe, Maverick, Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Robertson and Walnut Canyon Notice 04/2008 EA Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on six allotments.
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - New Mexico, Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Hidalgo. LEGAL - Multiple allotments. Peloncillo Mountains. Allotments Analysis: Jackwood - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2008 07/2008 Richard Gerhart and Price Canyon Scoping Start 06/28/2007 520-388-8374 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2008 Description: Reauthorization of two livestock grazing allotments in the Chiricahua Mountains
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Chiricahua Mountains. Allotments Analysis: Noonan, - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2008 10/2008 Richard Gerhart Halfmoon, Slavin, Granite Scoping Start 01/22/2008 520-388-8374 Springs, Reppy, Walnut Springs Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 08/2008 Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing allotments
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Dragoon Mountains. Allotments Analysis;Fairchild, - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2008 10/2008 Richard Gerhart Graves, Outlaw Mtn, Skeleton Scoping Start 03/11/2008 520-388-8374 Cyn, Deer Creek, Skull Cyn, Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Juniper Bsn Notice 09/2008 EA Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on allotments in the Peloncillo mountains
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Northern Peloncillo mountains.
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Coronado National Forest Douglas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region John Hands and Bathtub - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2008 05/2008 Sharon Wallace Canyon Campground Est. Scoping Start 04/2008 928 348 1971 Maintenance [email protected] CE Description: Removal of fire rings, picnic tables and toilets. Rehabilitation of access road. Install gates. Dispersed camping will *NEW LISTING* be available by foot access. Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - T.18 S., R. 31 E., S. 7 (John Hands); T. 19 S., R. 30 E., S. 18 (Bathtub). John Hands and Bathtub Canyon Campgrounds. Sale of Mineral Fraction, Dailey - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2009 03/2009 Duane Bennett CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 520-803-2838 [email protected] Description: Sale of mineral fraction under the authority of the Small Tracts Act.
Location: UNIT - Douglas Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - T16S, R30E, Section 33. Whitetail Canyon, Chiricahua Mountains.
Coronado National Forest Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Allotments Analysis: Helvetia, - Grazing management Completed Actual: 01/10/2008 03/2008 Richard Gerhart McBeth, Squaw Gulch and 520-388-8374 Thurber [email protected] EA Description: Authorization of continued livestock grazing on four allotments.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Multiple allotments inthe Santa Rita Mountains. Four Metals Exploration Drilling - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:07/2008 09/2008 Richard Ahern II Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 520-388-8327 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Drill 8 exploratory holes to depths of 700-1200 ft, construct 8 drill sites and less than one mile of temp acess road, maintain FS road 4695 Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - none available. Patagonia Mountains.
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Coronado National Forest Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Fresnal Wash Road (FSR 601) - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Shane Lyman Reroute 520-281-2296 EA [email protected] Description: Reroute FSR 601 out of Fresnal Wash utilizing administrative waterline route, Coche Windmill.
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - T23S/R9E/Sec 26 SW corner & Sec 27 SE corner, Coche Windmill. Forest Road 601, east of Forest Road 216 (Tres Bellotes) accessing Buenos Aires NWR. Knox Blue Jay Mine - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:07/2008 09/2008 Richard Ahern EA Est. Scoping Start 03/2008 520-388-8327 [email protected] Description: Extension of existing one year operation that includes mining of approximately 2,000 tons of ore and waste per year. Ore is crushed gravity concentrated on a vibrating table, and about 16 5 gallon barrels of concentrate are shipped to a smelter Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Sections 11 & 12, T 18 S., R 15 E. 20 mi South of Tucson, Santa Rita Mountains. Proposed Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2008 01/2009 Shane Lyman Reduction in Madera Canyon Est. Scoping Start 11/2008 520-281-2296 CE [email protected] Description: Reduction of hazardous fuels near Kent Springs road and Bog Springs Campground Road
Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 35,36 Twp 19 S Range 14 E, Sec1,2 Twp 20 S, Range 14 E. Kent Springs Road and Bog Springs Campground Road. Rosemont Copper Project - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:09/2009 03/2010 Beverley Everson EIS NOI in Federal Register 520-388-8300 comments- *NEW LISTING* 03/13/2008 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal southwestern- Register 12/2009 [email protected] Description: Proposed open-pit copper mine on private land with processing and other facilities on National Forest. Mine Plan of Operations submitted for approval in summer 2007. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/rosemont Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - in Townships 18 and 19, Ranges 15 and 16, Gila/Salt River Meridian. Santa Rita Mountains, 30 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ.
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Coronado National Forest Nogales Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Special Use Permit, TEP - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Teresa Ann Ciapusci Transmission Line from 520-388-8350 Sahuarita, AZ to Nogales, [email protected] Sonora, Mexico Description: Proposed special use permit for power transmission line across National Forest System lands. EIS Location: UNIT - Nogales Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Santa Cruz. Tumacacori Ecosystem Management Area.
Coronado National Forest Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Galiuro Mountain Prescribed - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2008 03/2009 Anne Casey Fire Plan Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 928-348-1962 EA [email protected] Description: Prescribed fire to remove hazardous fuel in the project area
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. Gailuro Mountains.
Greasewood Prescribed Fire - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Anne Casey CE 928-348-1962 [email protected] Description: Low-elevation prescribed fire designed to reduce natural fuel loading, reduce invasive shrub cover, restore semi desert grasslands, and improve watershed, range, and wildlife habitat conditions. Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - T10 S T11S R26E R25E R24E Multiple sections. Safford Ranger District, State- Arizona. County- Graham, West of State Hwy 191, South Stockton Pass State Hwy 266, Pinaleno Mountains, Graham County, Arizona. MGIO Permit Renewal - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2008 12/2008 Sharon Wallace CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2008 928 368-5111 [email protected] Description: Renew Special Use Permit for Mt Graham International Observatory
Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Township 8 South Range 24 East. Mt. Graham International Observatory.
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Coronado National Forest Safford Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Pinaleno Ecosystem - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:12/2008 03/2009 Craig Wilcox Restoration Project NOI in Federal Register 928-348-1961 EIS 08/03/2007 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2008 Description: Ecosystem Restoration and Fuels Reduction Begin restoration of a mixed-conifer forest to historic conditions which will reduce fire behavior (crown fire and fireline intensity), and protect and promote native wildlife species habitats Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Multiple. Pinaleno Mountains north of Stockton Pass (Highway 266) and south of Tripp-Taylor Canyons. Reissue Expired Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2008 01/2009 Celeste Gordon Permits for Recreational NOI in Federal Register 520-388-8422 Residences 04/09/2006 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2008 Description: Recreational residence SUPs on the District will expire on December 31, 2008. FS Directives require NEPA review be completed 2 years prior to reissue of expiration. Location: UNIT - Safford Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Graham. LEGAL - Many Locations. Safford Ranger District.
Coronado National Forest Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Allotments Analysis: CDO, - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2008 11/2008 Richard Gerhart Samaniego, American Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 520-388-8374 Flag/Interocean, Finley Springs, [email protected] Redington, Bellota Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing on 6 allotments EA Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - Multiple Locations. Santa Catalina Mountains.
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Coronado National Forest Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Allotments Analysis: Last - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2008 10/2008 Richard Gerhart Chance, Barney, Fresno, Happy Scoping Start 12/18/2007 520-388-8374 Valley, Cumero, Rock Pile Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 08/2008 Description: Reauthorization of livestock grazing allotments
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Pima. LEGAL - Multiple locations. Rincon Mountains. Hunter's Ridge Hazardous - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A William Hart Fuels Reduction 520.749.7717 CE [email protected] Description: Proposed treatment of fuel loads in accordance with the Healthy Forests Initiative.
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. Hunter's Ridge, Pima County, Arizona. Incinerator Ridge Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Celeste Gordon Extension 520-388-8422 EA [email protected] Description: Add one-mile of trail to existing recreational trail.
Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. Santa Catalina Mountains.
Oracle Ridge Restoration - Fuels management Completed Actual: 01/05/2008 05/2008 Josh Taiz Project 520-749-7703 EA [email protected] Description: To improve habitat, watershed condition and reduce fuel loading on 11000 acres of the Santa Catalina Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima, Pinal. LEGAL - T10S;R15E all or part of Sections 1,11-14,19-36 AND T10S;R16E all or part of Sections 5-9, 16-21,28-34 AND T11S;R16E all or part of Sections 5 & 6. Santa Catalina RD between Rice Peak and town of Oracle.
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Coronado National Forest Santa Catalina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Special Use Permit: Southern - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2008 05/2008 Sherry Tune Arizona Rescue Association Scoping Start 01/28/2008 520-388-8355 Facility [email protected] CE Description: Issue special-use permit for Southern Arizona Rescue Association to construct a building and parking lot to serve *NEW LISTING* as their headquarters on National Forest System land. Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - Section 9, Township 13 South, Range 15 East. Santa Catalina Mountains. Water Improvements for Happy - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2008 06/2008 Tim Connor Valley and Cumero Allotments Est. Scoping Start 03/2008 520-749-7706 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Allotment permittees rec'd grant from AZ Dept Ag to enable them to drill a well, add a water tank, and install an aboveground pipeline to drinkers on these allotments. Permission would be granted to use Forest land. No AMPs in place. Location: UNIT - Santa Catalina Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Pima. LEGAL - SW <, SW <, NW <, Section 14; Township 15 S, Range 18 E. Santa Catalina Mountains.
Coronado National Forest Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Allotments Analysis: Benson, - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:06/2008 09/2008 Richard Gerhart Coal Mine, Knear, Mescal, Scoping Start 10/14/2005 520-388-8374 Middle Canyon, and Wakefield Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 06/2008 Description: Review grazing management on 6 allotments and issue grazing permits and Allotment Mgt Plans.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. Whetstone Mountains.
Ash Canyon Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A William Wilcox Reduction 520-378-0311 CE [email protected] Description: Proposed mechanical treatment to reduce fuel loads.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz County, AZ.
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Coronado National Forest Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Black Pearl Minerals - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Richard Ahern Consolidated Inc. Exploratory 520-388-8327 Drilling [email protected] CE Description: Drill 2 exploratory holes and minor maintenance on FR 4685.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sections 5 & 6, T23S, R16E. 6 miles South of Patagonia, in Humboldt Canyon. Carr House Parking Lot and - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Celeste Gordon Restroom - Recreation management 520-388-8422 CE [email protected] Description: Improvement of recreational facilities.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. Carr Canyon Area, Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. Huachuca FireScape - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:07/2008 09/2008 Sherry Tune EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 09/11/2007 520-388-8355 (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2008 Description: Analyze the effects of suppression, wildland fire use, prescribed fire, and non-fire application on a landscape scale to restore the ecological processes and reduction of fuels over 321,355-acre area of SVRD & surrounding land Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise, Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Huachuca and Whetstone Mountains. Sierra Vista Ranger District. Hunter Canyon Hazardous - Fuels management Completed Actual: 05/24/2004 06/2004 William Wilcox Fuels Reduction 520-378-0311 CE [email protected] Description: Proposed reduction in hazardous fuel loading using both mechanical treatments and prescribed burn.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Cochise. LEGAL - T23S, R20E, Section 23, 24, 25 and T23S, R21E Section 30. Hunter Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona.
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Coronado National Forest Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Italian Canyon Exploration - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Richard Ahern Drilling 520-388-8327 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Drill 15 exploratory holes form 5 sites to depths of 400-800 ft; construct 5 drill sites; and less than 500 ft of temp access rd. Maintain FS roads 4671 and 4673. Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sec 1 &12, T24S, R15E, and Sec 6&7, T24S, R16E. Italian Canyon, 10 miles south of Patagonia. Italian Canyon Exploration - Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Richard Ahern Project 520-388-8327 CE [email protected] Description: Drill three angle holes from each of 5 prepared sites after road and site construction.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sections1& 12, T24S, R15E and Section 6, T24S, R16E. Patagonia Mountains, on south side of Duquesne Rd. Patagonia Jewel Mine - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Richard Ahern EA 520-388-8327 [email protected] Description: Lode mining for copper ore (turquoise)
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sections, 5 & 6 Township 23S, Range 16E. 5 mi due south of Patagonia, 1/2 mi NW of Trench Camp, Tyndall Mining District. Restoration of Aquatic Species - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2008 09/2008 Glenn Frederick in Redrock Canyon 215 Comment Period Legal 520-803-2827 EA Notice 09/14/2007 [email protected] Description: Cooperative project with DOI, Bureau of Reclamation, and AZ Game and Fish Dept to install a fish-barrier on the stream through Redrock Cyn, remove non-native aquatic species, and introduce native aquatic species listed under the Endangered Species Ac Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - T 21 and 22 S, Range 16 and 17 E. Redrock Canyon, Canelo Hills, east of Patagonia, AZ.
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Coronado National Forest Sierra Vista Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region San Rafael Valley Hazardous - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A William Wilcox Fuels Reduction - Vegetation management 520-378-0311 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Grazing management Description: Management of fuel load using mechanical treatment methods.
Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. San Rafael Valley, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. TM Project: Exploratory Drilling - Minerals and Geology Developing Proposal Expected:07/2008 10/2008 Richard Ahern CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2008 520-388-8327 [email protected] Description: Exploratory drilling for copper mineralization, maintain 1.25 miles of Forest Road 4685 construct two 45 X 80 foot drill pads w/ 3 X 50 foot trenches, 3 feet deep for circulating drilling fluids; drill 6 angle core holes Location: UNIT - Sierra Vista Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Santa Cruz. LEGAL - Sections 5 and 6, Township 23 S, Range 16E. 5 miles dues S of Patagonia, Tyndall mining district, 1/2 mi NW of Trench Camp.
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