Tonto National Forest — Project Detail

Prevent OHV users from driving off the designated trail (MT-10) to access Bulldog Wash, decreasing erosion in Bulldog Canyon, benefiting this watershed. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/hhk89mjeqm720k47di67jtb54cudzbn7

Installation of a well, above-ground pipelines, troughs, stock ponds, and a water lot, will provide alternative watering points in previously underutilized upland areas. To view the FANEC, copy and paste the following into a browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/0pb48w2hv9sqmkpfvgme0hb33mr5s26y

Encourage the development of water sources in uplands to improve or restore riparian areas within the Cherry Holding and Deadman pastures. To view the FANEC, copy and paste into a browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/qs73t65kwoawwd8latng5ughoequ1gr2

Reissuing Term Grazing Permit for continuing current management, including permit minor modifications and authorizing livestock in both Reynolds & Rose Creek Pastures. To view documents, copy and paste link into your internet browser https://usfs-public.box.com/s/1x2euhm2betv8aopw9x7dfblwv8agqhn

Authorization of livestock grazing on the Hicks-Pikes Peak Allotment in a manner that is consistent with the goals, objectives, and standards and guidelines of the Tonto National Forest Plan.

The desired conditions for this project are to create a more secure facility for the AZGFD Fish Hatchery and implement better safety practices for the public and reduce the chance for pathogens or AIS introduction to the vulnerable fish rearing units

This project would add two new water sources to the Dos S Unit of the Sunflower allotment to distribute livestock over a larger portion of two pastures.

Investigating active and potentially active faults in central Arizona for dams along the Salt and Verde rivers. The investigation involves digging soil pits by hand at 20 locations within the Tonto National Forest.

Two new communication sites along HWY 87 will be built.

The purpose of this project is to grant the Gila County Public Works department an easement that would allow them maintain Roosevelt Estates Rd. as an easement in place of the current cooperative agreement.

The project goal is to meet the desired conditions for stands of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer given an overabundance of fire intolerant conifer species.

The purpose of this project is to manage illegal motorized use off designated routes and discourage the proliferation of new user created routes. Includes designated parking lot, pipe rail fence, interpretive information, and road type changes.

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.

Arizona Department of Water Resources to construct a Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) providing real-time and post-processed GNSS data coverage for that part of Maricopa County where there are no existing CORS sites.

The project is to install a water pipeline between East Spring Fork and the Bladder well which is being depleted of water.

Project would authorize the proposed exploration drilling in the project area, within the project proponent's mineral rights, in a manner that complies with law, regulation, and policy.

This project would realign a portion of FSR 287 from the private mine property to National Forest System land west of Pinto Valley Mine to provide a safer route for Forest users visiting the area away from mining vehicles, equipment, and activities.

A new well will be drilled to provide adequate water for livestock in an allotment.

The purpose of this project is to authorize ADOT to repair and mitigate damage to approximately one and a half miles of SR 88 to allow the roadway to be reopened by ADOT to four-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicles, and UTVs.

Project would improve two existing undefined parking areas by delineating a boundary with pipe rail fence and designating them as overflow parking sites, the north lot would be for equestrian use and the south lot would be for single vehicles.

The purpose of this project is to add a small corral with a trigger gate that allows livestock to use the water trough at this location while in the pasture but then can be trapped in the corral and hauled out of the pasture when required.

New water storage tank and troughs

Authorize grazing on the Dagger, Poison Spring, Black Mesa and A-Cross Grazing Allotments.

Project would authorize the improvements to existing facilities so that Canyon Lake Marina including a replacement fuel tank and corresponding fuel line as well as additional covered storage for watercraft.

Project would authorize placing boulders to block certain unauthorized, user-created routes within the project area which are causing resource damage.

The primary purpose of this project is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire to private property. This fuel break will also provide fire managers with an anchor point for future fire management or prescribed fire activities.

This project would authorize the expansion of the existing upper parking lot at Saguaro Lake Marina to meet the needs of the growing population of recreators at Saguaro Lake, access to Saguaro Lake, and Forest Service expectations for operating.

This project would repair and reconstruct roads near two popular recreation areas, Devil's Hole and Telegraph Trail. It would also include educational signs and boulder placement to protect surrounding vegetation and wildlife habitat.

Project will repair existing facilities and add new constructed features to the existing Pipeline Staging Area including new restroom facilities and pipe rail fencing delineating parking area to improve public health and safety and protect resources.

Project to realign the current braided, user created trails to provide a quality designated non-motorized trail that reduces recreational impact to riparian habitat and can be maintained to Forest Service standards

Replacement of communication towers to meet EIA Standard RS-222-C.

Construction, Operation, & Maintenance of 3 new Communications sites on Hwy 87 and 1 Site on Hwy 260 to improve public and first responder communication in areas of low or no coverage.

Helipads adjacent to Grapevine Airstrip

Installation of pipe rail fencing at the terminus of MT-3512 to stop motorized access to the Cottonwood Spring and adjacent creek bed.

Closure of Davis Wash Recreation Area

Issuance of a permit to replace the expired Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower License. Existing 69 kV line that was part of the Childs Irving Power operation and covered under the old license. Has been in continuous operation.

Western is proposing to implement a operation and maintenance (O&M) and Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program on the Rogers-Glen Canyon section of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) Transmission System. Includes use of herbicides.

Investigate active and potentially active faults in central Arizona for dams along the Salt River including Horse Mesa and Mormon Flat dams by trenching in 6 locations near Hwy 87 in the sugarloaf area. This project is related to Dam safety.

Construction of Shipping Corral, access and Holding Pasture

The Globe District Ranger will decide what AUMs to authorize for the Coolidge Parker grazing allotment.

Sell approximately 7 acres to the Town of Payson for a water treatment plant to implement the Decision Notice and FONSI for the Cragin Water Pipeline and Treatment Plant Project signed 11/2/2011

To facilitate the natural recovery of the Flowing Springs Recreation Site

Controlled burn at Flying V & H

Installation of a new water tank and lay HDPE pipe to supply a new trough.

AT&T FirstNet proposal to add 20 ft to the height of the tower, new ice bridge from tower to cabinet, new equipment cabinet on concrete slab, new propane generator on concrete slab, new buried electrical service and pedestal

The purpose of this project is to cooperate with the Town of Superior to create a defensive fire line to the southwest of the community (approximately 2.2 miles long & 100 feet wide). It would follow existing roads from Highway 60 to State Route 177.

Cable One d/b/a Sparklight proposes vegetation clearing, construction, and on-going maintenance of a proposed Gila County E-rate Fiber Optic Line Installation Project (Proposed Action) on Tonto National Forest land.

Mesa District Ranger is proposing to construct a parking lot (Usery Parking Lot) on the west side of Usery Pass and east of the Hawes Trail System. One non-motorized trail (Bob Gnarly Trail) would be designated and constructed to connect the system.

Landscape-scale restoration on the Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, and Tonto National Forests of ponderosa pine ecosystems, designed to maintain, improve, and restore ecosystem structure, pattern, function, and resiliency.

Minerals exploration proposal which includes the use of existing roads for drill site access and some sites accessed by helicopter.

Update and reauthorize two allotment management plans.

The purpose of this project is to use prescribed fire to improve timber stand conditions and wildlife habitat by reducing catastrophic fire hazard and natural fuel build-up.

Project activities proposed are 13 drill sites and a temporary access road.

The purpose of this project is to issue a new special use authorization to replace an existing special use authorization to reflect the change of ownership of the Canyon Lake Marina.

Stock tank installation for 13 Ranch Allotment

Payson Ranger District received a Plan proposing a project to collect soil samples on National Forest System lands to explore for locatable minerals

This project aims to remediate the post fire remains of 2 recreation residences and authorize the residence owners to rebuild these residences in compliance with their existing permit.

Installation of HDPE pipe, water storage tank and trough

Rerouting of deteriorated and damaged portions of trails and trail maintenance activities

Globe Ranger District proposes to develop structural range improvements at various locations across six range allotments to better distribute livestock and maintain forage utilization at levels appropriate with management intensity and objectives.

Reroute of existing motorized trail (formerly Road 4) away from private property crossing.

Provide adequate handling facilities to manage livestock that are grazing allotment.

This project will add more reliable water sources to improve livestock distribution.

Update and authorize grazing on Buzzard Roost Allotment

The project is to use prescribed fire to improve timer stands and wildlife habitat by decreasing fire intensity potential.

Reduce fuels on approximately 35,000 acres within a 68,000 acre analysis area. Methods include mechanical treatments (dead tree removal and thinning), piling and burning slash, and broadcast burning

Prescribed burning is proposed on 211,218 acres within the Spring Fuel analysis area to manage timber and other woody vegetation. The proposed action would help maintain the health of the forest and woodland vegetation.

Installing a HDPE pipeline and 2 livestock troughs

Add Structural Range Improvements to three areas

To authorize the use of USFS and EPA approved Herbicides within existing power line corridors to remove non-compatible vegetation to ensure reliable and safe power supply.

This project would focus on restoration of fire adapted ecosystems, including mechanical thinning and prescribed burning to accomplish landscape restoration objectives as proposed by the Tribe that are on the Tonto National Forest and Tribal Land.

Add water sources to two pastures to improve livestock distribution

Construct a new ice bridge/cable route from site 6 to site 11 tower to enable AT&T FirstNet first responder network communication. Will be anchored by on-ground blocks rather than underground footings. There will be no ground disturbance

A new comm. tower and equip. cabinet South of existing Roosevelt Lakeview Trailer Park. Modification of an existing microwave repeater site East of Roosevelt Lake Resort adding SRP power from existing powerline. FCC grant Connect America Fund

Replace existing towers and equipment at each site to enable use of modern technologies and colocation of additional providers greatly improving cellular coverage in the area.

Improve radio communications at this site in support of public safety for Pinal County and the region. Primary use of this site is 2-way radio communications for Pinal County Sheriff Office and the Arizona Department for Public Safety.

Creation of a CRMP for Fossil Creek--click on "Analysis" tab to view Nov. 30, 2018, draft CRMP/DEIS documents. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprdb5410835">View Fossil Creek general information.</a>

The purpose of this Plan is to administratively consolidate all authorizations required to continue ongoing and future operations, as well as authorize new disturbance on National Forest System lands.

The project is to add water sources to better distribute livestock and provide additional reliable water sources.

Manage timber and other woody vegetation to help maintain forest health, reduce forest fuels, and improve wildlife habitat and range conditions on approximately 43,435 acres of the Tonto National Forest.

The purpose of this project is to create new water developments that capture and store water for authorized livestock and wild ungulates.

Fuels reduction on approximately 83,558 acres south of Globe. Area includes the Pinal Mountain Recreation Area.

This analysis covers five grazing allotments and will address actions needed to formalize an adaptive management livestock grazing strategy to maintain or move resources toward desired conditions in the project area as in the Tonto NF Plan.

To improve ecological conditions within three grazing allotments using tools such as adaptive grazing and wildlife habitat improvement and by maintaining or replacing aging structural range improvements such as fences, water developmements.

The Tonto National Forest is proposing to obliterate approximately 145 miles of unauthorized and uninventoried user created motorized routes in the Desert Vista and St Claire areas in the Cave Creek.Routes currently being analyzed in the Travel Mgmt

Obliterate approximately 145 miles of unauthorized and uninventoried user created motorized routes in the Rolls, Bulldog Canyon, and Hewitt Canyon areas in the Mesa Ranger District.

Bronco Creek Exploration proposed to drill from four of six possible sites.

Construct Vault Restroom on Grapevine Airstrip Site

Tonto National Forest will issue 63 special use authorizations for new terms. All of the authorizations are existing, the holder is in full compliance with the authorization's terms and conditions, no changes have occurred in either the use or scope.

20 Abandoned mine lands features proposed for closure using methods recommended by Bat Conservation International, (e.g., warning signs, bat gates, expanding foam, or backfill.)

To ease the management of livestock on the schoolhouse allotment

To relocate the trail to a more sustainable location.

Relocate a fire lookout tower

Install pipelines from springboxes to watering troughs

Provide livestock with reliable water sources

Stabilization of Creek Bank for Erosion Control and Safety

Structural measures are proposed to facilitate the management of livestock by evenly distributing cattle on the allotment, restricting access to sensitive areas and provide livestock with additional reliable water sources.

Construct a channel to intercept storm runoff and prevent damage to private property and enhance public safety.

Rebuilding and replacement of wildlife waterers and providing exclusion fencing to provide more reliable water sources and increase water volumes available.

To obtain diamond core drilling and other geological information in fall and winter of 2020. Proposed activities include construction of up to five drill sites out of seven possible drill site locations identified.

The Globe Ranger District seeks to provide for the OHV use that is occurring in the project area in a more sustainable manner, minimize future resource damage, and control proliferation of unmanaged OHV use into adjacent areas.

The purpose of this project is to implement a Master Development Plan for the Hawes Trail System and the adjacent area.

Forest Service in partnership with the Yavapai-Apache Nation, Tonto Apache, San Carlos Apache, and White Mountain Apache tribes are developing proposals to manage and restore culturally important Emory oak groves.

To improve the springs as a wildlife water and protect it from heavy trampling and grazing by livestock, the Cave Creek Ranger District seeks to authorize the installation of a pipe rail exclosure fence around the middle springs.

Operations will include exploratory trenching at three separate sites and milling and gravity concentration at the existing tailings pile where bulk samples would be collected.

Vortex Technology LLC has submitted a Plan of Operations for a trenching exploration project. Up to 9 trenches, 3 short(30'X2'X6') and 6 long (6'X4'X4').

The purpose of this project is to utilize prescribed fire or naturally occurring wildfire to reduce hazardous fuel accumulation and mitigate effects from an unplanned wildfire that could be catastrophic to Mexican spotted owl habitat.

BHP proposes exploration drilling at two sites located on National Forest System lands in the vicinity of Globe, Arizona.

Authorize request to land helicopters in five wilderness areas on the forest to survey and monitor bighorn sheep populations and respond promptly to indications that a disease event is threatening bighorn sheep herd viability.

To authorize grazing on the four grazing allotments known as the Bar X consistent with the goals, objectives, standards and guidelines in the Forest Plan.

The proposed action was developed to increase the number of dependable water sources on the Cartwright Allotment. The proposal consists of the authorization of structural improvements on the allotment including water lines, troughs and storage tanks.

Replace approximately 2.2 miles of forty year old existing underground 21kV power line serving Mt. Ord communications & lookout sites with new above ground line on poles within existing corridor. Equipment and material delivered and set by helicopter

The Tonto National Forest is preparing an environmental assessment(EA) to determine whether the implementation of the management plan would result in significant impacts to the human environment.

Reissue Special Use Permit for maintaining and using an existing water well registered to Arizona Water Company and associated water transmission line.

A CXT toilet will be replaced at Bartlett Flats 100ft from the existing dirt ramp to replace an aging toilet.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has proposed to expand the existing 2.3 acre pit to a depth of 30 feet. Material excavated would be used for maintenance of a portion of State Route 288.

Update management plan for an active grazing allotment

To obliterate uninventoried, unauthorized, motorized routes in the Camp Creek Watershed using handtools, vegetation planting, and a trail maintenance dozer.

Enhance stream and riparian habitat with placement of natural materials and vegetation

Pipeline project on the Greenback Allotment

Update and re-authorize target range

The Arizona Department of Transportation has proposed to resume use of the existing 4.5 acre mineral material pit, of which 2.5 acres has previously been excavated. Material would be used for maintenance of SR 288 between Reynolds Creek and Young.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has proposed to reopen and expand the existing Fish Creek Mineral Material borrow pit to obtain mineral materials necessary for the maintenance of State Route 88.

This is an existing mineral pit the will be enlarged and will supply material for the maintenance of Gila County and US Forest Service roads in and around the town of Young, AZ and within the Pleasant Valley Ranger District.

This is an existing mineral pit that will be enlarged and will supply material for the maintenance of Gila County and US Forest Service roads in and around the town of Young, AZ and within the Pleasant Valley Ranger District.

Construction of Cellular facility adjacent to the Goldfield administrative site on the Lower Salt River. A relay facility will be constructed on Stewart Mountain and equipment added to existing facility at Saguaro Lake Marina.

The project will enhance the aquatic and riparian habitat in selected reaches of Haigler and Canyon creeks with instream structures and plantings.

Eradication, containment, or control of noxious weed and invasive plant species forestwide using an integrated approach. Treatment methods may include cultural, physical, mechanical, biological, or chemical control measures.

Conduct a prescribed burn in chaparral vegetation type

This reissuance of the special use permit to Midvale Telephone will replace their 20 year SUP issued in 1994. The SUP will incorporate: ammendments, added drop lines, optic fiber to the Pleasant valley Ranger District Compound and the Old Homestead.

Purpose is to manage hazardous fuels, both live and dead fuels, in order to reduce the potential of catastrophic wildfire. Need is to address the present fuels threat posed to human life, property and natural resources.

To sell approximately 260 acres of the Payson Administrative Site that is not utilized and is hard to manage, and build new admin facilities. The forest was given authority to sell this site with PL 106-48 - Arizona National Forest Improvement Act.

Maintenance and reconstruction on existing trails within Payson Ranger District by Forest Service employees, volunteers, and contract crews. Work will include reestablishing tread, clearing of vegetation debris, & installing/maintaining structures.

Reissue a permit to maintain & operate an existing telephone/telegraph line (Magma Signal Line). Originally authorized in 1969 (Magma Arizona Railroad). Purpose of line is to monitor & control of water pumps.

The Tonto National Forest is proposing to authorize the replacement of approximately 3.9 miles of 21kV power line that serves the Pinal Peak communications & fire lookout site by Arizona Public Service (APS). Public comment period ends April 15, 2013

construct approximately 8 miles of trail on the North side of Pine Creek Drainage and 1.5 miles of reroute on the Pine Trail.

Consolidates previous Plan of Operation and Special Use Permit authorizations, including continued operation of existing sedimentation basin; Use of segments of Forest Roads 229, 989, and 2403 for hauling; and mining at two unpatented claims.

The reissuance of an expired permit to maintain and operate an existing 8” ductile iron water transmission line within a 20 foot by 10 foot corridor (.005 acres). This waterline serves the Superior Public School site.

The re-issuance of permit for existing Arizona Public Service 345KV - Cholla to Pinnacle Peak Powerline. To maintain and operate 345kv power transmission line and steel lattice towers within a 315' wide Right-of Way.

The proposed action is to issue an amendment to Saguaro Lake Marina's existing term Special Use Permit to authorize an additional 150 paved parking spaces and an extension of the existing permit boundary by 2.5 acres to the west.

Environmental Assessment to analyze effects of continued livestock grazing on Sunflower Allotment

This project will entail the conveyance of water from an existing private well to a new 10,000 underground storage tank. HDPE pipe will carry water from the tank to two new 500 gallon troughs. Project will improve livestock distribution.

The purpose of this project is to remove encroaching junipers on 870 acres of grassland with a bulldozer to reduce canopy cover and increase herbaceous cover to improve watershed conditions and improve forage production for livestock and wildlife.

The purpose of the project is to increase water availability for wildlife and livestock, protect riparian resources, and conserve native fish species by maintaining and repairing spring development, which enabling water to be moved to other places.

a new prefab building replacing the existing, a new ice bridge with supports, a new generator and fuel tank on new slabs, trenching between the tank, generator, and building, and a new electrical trench from the building to APS transformer.

This project combines the environmental review of two mineral exploration projects, Copper King and Superior West. The combined projects result in a total of 106 unique drill site locations of which up to 43 would be selected for drilling, over 10 yr

To authorize a research permit for the establishment of a pollinator garden.

Proposal to install fiber optic line from Payson to Show Low.