Environmental Assessment Completed

Rim Lakes Recreation Improvements Project

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Coconino, Arizona Black Mesa Ranger District

Around Woods Canyon & Willow Springs Lakes: reconstruct wider roads (i.e. NFSR 105), & parking areas; construct new overflow parking lots; expand boat ramp lanes; install a fishing pier; construct an accessible path; & add picnic sites.

Location

The project is located around the Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes recreation areas and includes National Forest System Road 105.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/03/2016
2
Comment Period
07/20/2016
3
Objection Period Start
10/07/2016
4
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Facility Maintenance; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management
Rim Lakes Recreation Improvements ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2016
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsBlack Mesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementFacility managementRoad management