Prescott National Forest — Project Detail

Gary and Sharla Mortimer have proposed to purchase 2 tracts of National Forest System (NFS) land under the authority of the "Small Tracts Act," P.L. 97-465. Disposal of the tracts will resolve certain encroachments on NFS land on the Prescott Forest

To withdraw 3,739 acres of Prescott National Forest lands from location and entry under the US mining laws, and from leasing under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for a 20 year term, subject to valid existing rights

The PNF proposes to issue to Verde Adventures, Inc. a 10-year priority special use permit for a river boating outfitter guide operation on the Verde River.

The Chino Valley Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest (PNF) is processing a proposal from Drake Cement, LLC (Drake) to conduct exploratory drilling activities near Drake's existing mined area operations on the Forest.

Relocation of burrowing owls to lands administered by the Prescot National Forest to augment wild burrowing owl populations on the Prescott National Forest grasslands and surrounding lands.

Exploratory Mine near Cleator

Issuance of a Special Use Permit (SUP) to Draconis Energy Project, LLC (Draconis) for access to areas of the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw and Chino Ranger District (PNF, BRD/CRD) to support electric transmission line construction.

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.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to reissue a 10-year special use permit for 2 water pipelines, 1 springbox, 600 gallon water tank, and cattle exclosure fence.

An analysis to determine whether to re-authorize grazing on the Blue Bell/Wolf Creek Allotment.

Verde Recreation Action Plan (VRAP) is a multifaceted plan to provide sustainable recreation opportunities and address natural resource and public health and safety concerns.

As part of the requirements of the REPLANT Act, project will reforest with native tree species areas burned under the Indian Fire, Ruth Fire, Crooks Fire and Goodwin Fire on the Prescott NF.

continued administrative in-service agency use of an existing mineral materials extraction area (e.g., mineral materials "pit") by the Prescott National Forest (PNF) to carry out various Forest Service programs

This action is for issuance of a temporary construction Special Use Permit to Arizona Public Service for access to areas of the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District in support of the existing Delano 10 kV line rebuild.

The Prescott National Forest has completed a draft environmental assessment (DEA) and FONSI on the Upper Verde Wild and Scenic River Suitability Study for 37 miles of the Upper Verde River on the Prescott and Coconino National Forests.

This project consists of 3 fenced exclosures; 1 exclosure on Ash Creek, 1 exclosure on Indian Creek, and 1 exclosure on Sycamore Creek.

Construct Forest Service trails by designing sections of trail that follow the natural contour of the terrain and use reversals in grade (undulating the trail surface) to achieve drainage for water.

The objective of this project is to reforest 367 acres which were burned in the 2019 Sheridan Fire.

Collocation of commercial leased fiber optic facilities within ADOT's I-17 highway corridor on the Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District.

AZ DPS proposal to rebuild their existing telecommunications facilities located on both Mingus Mtn. and "Squaw Peak" and subsequent amendment to the AZ DPS leasees for both AZ DPS communications sites on the Prescott National Forest, Verde RD.

Construction/collocation of fiber optic facilities and appurtenant infrastructure within existing established road rights-of-ways located on the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw and Chino Valley Districts.

This action is for issuance of a Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) private driveway easement to Orme Ranch, Inc. to access private lands and subsequent long-term operation and maintenance responsibility for NFSR 9650K

The Antelope communications site proposal was developed as part of a wireless communications system that will improve the reliability and capacity of wireless telecommunications for the I-17 corridor.

This action is for roadway realignment construction and grade reduction of a segment of the Ponderosa Park Road (C101) and related slope stabilization, erosion control, and roadway prism safety improvements under an existing FRTA easement

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve an amendment to Drake Cement LLCs existing Plan of Operations to allow Drake to expand their existing quarry operations on an additional 287 acres of National Forest System lands.

APS proposes the use heavy equipment to remove/replace a substandard utility pole with an upgraded pole in APS ROW.

Exchange reciprocal easements on approximately 18 mile of road.

issuance of a temporary construction Special Use Permit to Arizona Public Service for access to areas of the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District in support of the existing Whitespar-Wilhoit 69 kV electric transmission line rebuild

This proposal would allow for the application of approved piscicides to remove non-native aquatic species in earthen stock tanks and isolated aquatic habitats where native aquatic species occur in the same watershed on the Prescott National Forest.

This proposal would allow for the planting of native willow whips and poles to enhance willow flycatcher habitat and overall riparian functionality along the Verde River.

Replacement of an existing domestic water transmission pipeline owned and operated by the Highland Pines Domestic Water Improvement District (DWID) located on Prescott National Forest System (NFS) lands under an existing FLPMA permit

Proposal to remediate up to inactive and abandoned mine workings that pose threats to human and wildlife safety within the Bradshaw and Verde Ranger Districts.

This project will analyze and evaluate the existing and proposed motorized trail system for the Greater Prescott Trails Plan project area focusing primarily on the Seven Mile Gulch area.

This is a duplicate SOPA entry. Project not cancelled but represented under project number 57628 under the same project name.

Issuance of a ten year priority use outfitter-guide permit to provide fully-supported, guided mountain bike tours on designated system trails.

Free Use Disposal Mineral Materials Lease to the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors for the operation, maintenance, and concurrent environmental reclamation of the Juniper Materials Pit located on the Prescott National Forest (PNF).

Issuance of a five-year recreation event special use permit for the annual Crown King Scramble and Whiskey Basin Trail Run. These events occur each year in March and April, and take place on designated system roads and trails.

Issuance of a five-year recreation event permit for the annual Jeep Jamboree event on the Bradshaw Ranger District. This event occurs each year in March or April, and takes place on Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) designated roads and motorized trails.

This project will encompass a series of actions targeting watershed function, wildlife habitat, vegetation conditions, and natural fire regime.

The Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, is proposing to reduce hazardous and excess fuels and restore fire to its natural role on approximately 246,000 acres of National Forest System Lands.

Amendment to the Master SUP issued to APS for all electric transmission and distribution lines up 33 kV capacity is necessary to include the new underground distribution line within the C120 road prism as part of APS's electric service area.

This action is for issuance of a term Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) Special Use Permit (SUP) to the Town of Mayer, Arizona Domestic Water Improvement District for a series of existing domestic water collection and transmission works.

FS must decide whether to allow APS to include using herbicides as a method to manage vegetation on existing APS transmission ROW within five National Forests in Arizona.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to issue a 2-year priority use outfitter-guide permit for guided mountain bike tours and shuttles on Forest Service system trails, and to developed trailheads. This permit may be extended an additional 8 years.

The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest proposes improving the Forest trail system on the Verde Ranger District to include 118 miles of non-motorized trail routes including new construction and adoption of some social trails.

The Forest Service proposes to reissue a 10-year Special Use Permit to UNAVCO to operate and maintain a GPS data device on approximately .1 acres of NFS land on the Prescott National Forest.

We propose to authorize a State-wide O&G Permit to Prescott College to conduct academic field courses year-round for a period of ten years. This is currently authorized under a existing permit on the Prescott, Coconino, Kaibab, A/S, and Coronado NFs.

We propose to authorize a Priority Use Permit for up to 10 years to Rubicon Outdoors to provide outfitted and guided rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking trips. These trips would occur on the Bradshaw RD throughout the year.

The Prescott National Forest intends to approve a proposal to install a 100ft to 120ft free standing or tree tower on Mingus Mtn.

Close unauthorized roads and rehab road and dispersed recreation area along FR493 from the entrance into Forest Service lands (near the Cottonwood Airport) to the junction of FR493/9605K.

Mitigate OHV and dispersed recreation use impacts in the Slaughter House FR359 area through the closure and rehabilitation of unauthorized roads, the demolition and removal of the Slaughter House structure, and the installation of signage.

Inventory and close unauthorized routes with barriers and barricades on a main corridor route along Prairie Lane Road 359 and along the Cottonwood Airport Road 493. Signage will be added to discourage off-road travel.

The Prescott National Forest proposes an analysis to determine whether to re-authorize grazing on the Tank Creek and Tonto Mountain Allotments, to combine the two allotments, or whether to implement a no grazing alternative.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue 23 lands special uses permits.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a supplement to Drake Cement LLC's plan of operations to allow the use of 80 acres of National Forest System land to deposit overburden from its limestone mining operation.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a Plan of Operations for Pine Creek Mining, Inc. to drill a series of wells and 3-6 wells to gather information on the connectivity of aquifers.

This project would include placer gold mining operations on approximately 6 acres of land. Mining activities include mining out two deposits (Pit # 3 and # 4), developing an access road off FR 9262E, and a stockpile site. This is a 15-year project.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue an existing priority special use permit for outfitting and guiding (Hunting) for a period of 10 years.Guided hunting activities can occur year round, majority of the use occurs during the fall hunts.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to develop a trailhead and system of trails, in coordination with the City of Cottonwood, along FR493 (West Mingus Avenue) in the Cottonwood and Clarkdale Area.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to amend a Special Use Permit to authorize Unisource to install an Electronic Reading Tower to communicate operational data for control of their gas line

Work will include closing and rehabilitating unauthorized travel routes. Remediation efforts will focus on mitigating soil compaction and discouraging further unauthorized travel.

The Bradshaw Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest proposes improving the Forest trail system in the Prescott Basin and neighboring areas.

The Chino Valley District Ranger plans to authorize livestock grazing on two allotments with the following five action components: Authorization, Adaptive Management, Resource Protection Measures, Structural Range Improvements, and Monitoring.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize a five year special use permit for the annual Prescott Frontier Days Groom Creek Horse Camp Trail Ride and Fund Raiser.

The Bradshaw District Ranger, Prescott National Forest, proposes to issue a five-year priority special use permit for the YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon.

The Forest Service, Prescott National Forest, is proposing to issue a 10-yr special use permit to the Rim Country Bowhunters Association for their existing site located off Cherry Rd in Camp Verde, AZ.

Permit year-round guided horseback rides for trips on Forest Service system roads and trails.

The Prescott National Forest intends to authorize Century Link to bury a fiber optic cable in an existing utility corridor between Drake and the forest's northern boundary with the Kaibab NF>

The Bradshaw District Ranger, Prescott National Forest, intends to authorize Epic Rides for a five-year permit to offer the Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike event.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to issue a 20-year permit to the Arizona Dept of Game and Fish to reconstruct and maintain seven existing wildlife water catchments.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to issue three special use permits to Northern Arizona University and Prescott College (WCCER partnership) to use the Walnut Creek Administrative Site a 285 acres of NFS lands.

Rerouting and obliterating sections of poorly designed social and system trails to make a more sustainable trail system.

The Verde District of the Prescott National Forest (PNF) is proposing to improve wildlife habitat and watershed conditions on the Agua Fria Grasslands portion of the forest.

The Prescott National Forest will issue a priority special use permit to Arizona Offroad Tours, LLC. The Outfitter/Guide has operated on the forest since 2013.

CenturyLink plans to replace the aerial fiber optic line and a number of degraded poles along a portion on utility easement between Paulden and Drake.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue an existing priority special use permit for outfitting and guiding (Hunting) for a period of 10 years.Guided hunting activities can occur year round, but are primarily in the fall hunt seasons.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue an existing priority special use permit for outfitting and guiding (Hunting) for a period of 10 years. Guided hunting activities can occur year round, majority of the use occurs during fall hunts.

Authorization of water pipeline and storage facilities.

The Chino Valley District Ranger is proposing to continue the authorization of livestock grazing on the Hitt Wash, Jordan, Old Camp, Quartz Wash, and Yolo South Allotments; collectively referred to as the %u201CChino Small Allotments%u201D.

Construct new trails and reroute existing trails on the Verde District Ranger.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the Arizona Game and Fish Department to reconstruct and maintain an existing water catchment.

The Prescott National Forest is revising its land and resource management plan.

The pole will be placed at the base of a juniper tree, and conduit will be trenched 3-4 inches deep for approximately 650ft from the Center to the juniper. Project area/disturbance = 0.03 acres.

The purpose of this project is to authorize Arizona Game and Fish Department to place artificial habitat structures into Lynx Lake to increase available habitat for warm water fish species.

The Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, is proposing to create a multi-use trailhead for the Charcoal Gulch Trail #9419. The trailhead will accommodate OHV and horse trailers as well as cars, and will have an informational kiosk.

The Prescott National Forest intends to adopt into the existing trail system sections of 5 unauthorized/social trails with some re-routes, to re-route sections of 3 existing system trails, and construct 2 new trails.

The Prescott NF proposes to reissue a 10-year special use permit to Arizona Balloon Works to continue to provide hot air balloon tours in the Verde Valley.

Continue authorization of livestock grazing

Special Use Permit reissue for 5 years for continued operation & maintenance of four water quality monitoring stations.

A proposal to exchange 1028 acres Federal Land (Apache-Sitgreaves NFs & Coconino NF) for 1558 acres of non federal lands (Apache-Sitgreaves, Prescott and Coconino NF).

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to reissue permits for 46 communication sites for 30-year terms.

The Forest Service proposes to amend a permit issued to the City of Prescott. The existing permit is for two cameras to monitor stream flows. It will be amended to allow them to install a flume to monitor flows.

The original conduit was installed in 1989. In 2010, ATT applied for a reissuance of their existing permit which was due to expire. The reissuance is an administrative action only, there is no change to the installation.

The Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, proposes to reissue a 20-yr special permit to the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) for 11 existing wildlife water catchments.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue two communication use leases for existing facilities on Mt. Francis and Towers Mtn that are expiring in December of 2013

Continuation of livestock grazing authorization.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to authorize Bronco Creek Exploration to operate phase 2 drilling in Copper Basin south of Crown King. Up to 10 holes will be drilled out of 62 possible sites.

The Forest Service is proposing vegetation treatments on areas within a 55,554 acre analysis area. Treatments are intended to improve the resiliency of fire adapted ecosystems while reducing hazardous fuels.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC to continue to operate the communication site on Mt Francis

The Forest Service is proposing to allow the permittee for the Brown Springs Allotment to clean and restore four earthen stock tanks within the Cedar Bench Wilderness Area using motorized and mechanical means.

Reconstruction of six existing water catchments and one new water catchment.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to approve a 3-month exploratory drilling operation by Mineral Creek Resources within the Green Mohave #2 mining claim.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of the communication site on N Mingus Mt

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue 30-year special use permit for the Towers Mtn communication site to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of existing communication sites.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a new special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company LLC for the continued operation of a communication site on south Mingus Mt

The Prescott National Forest Proposes to reissue a new 30-year special use permit to Crown Atlantic Company, LLC to continue to operate the communications site on Squaw Peak.

The Forest Service is proposing to approve a plan of operations for a placer gold mining proposal on approximately 100 acres of land within the Prescott National Forest.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to amend Table Top Telephone Company's special use permit to extend its fiber optic communications system to serve two ranch residences.

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the owners of the recreation residence, or 'cabin', on lot #21, to construct a 40 square foot storage shed on the property for a water storage tank for personal use.

The Forest Service is proposing to reissue a special use permit to Arizona Hang Gliders Assoc. to use a site for hang gliding. AHGA has been under permit for a hang gliding launch at this location since 3/23/1984.

Continue authorization of livestock grazing

The Forest Service proposes to authorize the owners of the recreation residence located on Lot 7 within the Granite Basin Recreation Residence Tract to assess and repair or replace the septic system and to build a storage shed.

The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the owner of the Friendly Pines Organization Camp to install underground electrical utility lines for approximatley 425 linear feet from an electrical panel in front of the infirmary to the feed barn.

This project replaces about 1 mile of trail and .85 miles of road that will be obliterated upon completion of the trail relocation.

Continuation of livestock grazing authorization.

The Prescott National Forest is analyzing the environmental effects of a project to improve the quality of Williamson Valley Rd by improving the localized drainage for two specific areas.

Exploration drilling for copper and molybdenum to be conducted south of Crown King. Up to drill 6 pads will be used out of 35 possible sites. Multiple drill holes may be drilled at each drill pad. No more than 5 holes may be open at one time.

The Forest Service is proposing to issue a permit to Arizona Public Service to install an underground power line to supply the Gray Wolf Regional Landfill. This underground power line will be within an ADOT right-of-way for State Highway 169.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to approve a plan submitted by Western Resources Development to operate gold placer exploratory and bulk testing operation.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to re-issue a 50-year permit for Arizona Public Service to continue operation and maintenance of their 69kV sub-transmission line that runs between Prescott, Poland Junction, and Childs, Arizona.

The Forest Service is proposing to provide Resource Advisory Committee funding for infrastructure improvements in the Verde Ditch. These improvements will enhance management of water in the Verde Ditch to benefit fish, wildlife, and people.

This is an administrative action to reissue a special use permit for the existing materials pit off Dugas Rd. No new activities or improvements are involved. The ADOT pit has been in continuous use since 1978.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a term permit for up to 10 years to Aboriginal Living Skills School, LLC, to conduct teaching Fundamental and Advanced Backcountry, Primitive, and Modern Survival Skills to the public.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a special use permit for continued use of an existing stream flow gauge located within the Verde River at the ‘Falls’

The Prescott National Forest is proposing sell to the Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) of Scottsdale, Arizona, approximately 55 acres of National Forest System land.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to construct a 0.5 acre exclosure and install a 10- to 2-foot pipeline extension from existing spring development to a small water drinker.

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to expand and update its facilities at the Prescott Fire Center at 2400 Melville Drive.

The first special use permit was issued to the Verde Watershed Association in 2001 for the purpose of monitoring low stream flows near the Verde Falls on the Verde River. The gauge is maintained through a partnership with the Salt River Project.

Manage forest vegetation on approximately 185,000 acres with a primary objective of restoring natural ecological systems and reducing the risk of uncharacteristically intense wildfires.

The Forest Service is proposing to re-issue Special User Permits to AZ Game and Fish Dept to reconstruct and maintain four, old wildlife wather cathcments.

The Forest Service proposes to allow Alliance Mining to carry out a 3-phase exploration drilling program of up to 60 holes over 12 months. Each phase is dependent on previous phase results. Each phase will take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete.

The Forest Service is proposing to issue a permit to Tradebot, a Kansas-Based corporation, to drill a test well on thier mining claim to evaluate the potential impacts on natural resources from water withdrawal for their anticipated mining operation.

The Forest Service is proposing to permit APS to replace their existing communications shelter on North Mingus with a new 16’x20’ prefab equipment shelter and install a new 35’x54’ security fence.

The Forest Service is proposing to issue a permit to Arizona Public Service to rebuild an existing 12 kV overhead primary power line that feeds Ponderosa Park subdivision.

Continuation of livestock grazing authorization.

Continue authorization for livestock grazing

The Forest Service is proposing to permit TTTC to construct, operate, and maintain an underground telecommuncation system between Bagdad, Talking Rock, and Seligman, AZ. This will involve two seperate aligments and projects.

The Forest Service proposes to permit Niles Radio to install a 100', self-supporting communications tower, a 20' X 16' equipment shelter, generator and 500 gallon propane tank at the Squaw Peak Communications site.

Re-authorization of five existing transmission line permits. Action is administrative in nature and does not have surface disturbance associated.

The Prescott National Forest (PNF) is proposing to permit Midvale Telephone Exchange (MTE) to attach fiber optic cable on an existing Arizona Public Service (APS) overhead line to provide service to a subdivision located on private land

The Prescott National Forest is proposing to issue a permit to the Skull Valley Distance Riders for a two-day equestrian endurance ride on April 23rd and 24th, 2011.

The Prescott National Forest plans to reissue a 50-year permit for Arizona Public Service to maintain a 69kV transmission line between Flagstaff and Prescott. The previous permit was issued in 1953.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a 50-year permit to Arizona Public Xervice to maintain a 230kV powerline. The previous authorization was issued in 1957.

The Prescott National Forest proposes to reissue a 50-year permit for Arizona Public Service to maintain a 69kV powerline between Prescott and Mingus/Yavapai. The previous permit was issued in 1950.