Decision Memo Completed

Colter Creek Corral Relocation and Water Improvements

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Apache, Arizona Alpine Ranger District

Relocate/reconstruct a corral outside of wet/riparian habitat and extend a water system from existing Cottonwood Spring to North Pasture for reliable year round wildlife water & pull livestock out of wet/riparian habitat along Riggs & Nutrioso creeks

Location

Colter Creek Allotment, T7N, R29E, E  & T7N, R30E, NW . Approximately 2 acres affected for a new corral and 10-20 for water system extension.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Colter Creek Corral Relocation and Water ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 06/12/2024
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsAlpine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plants