Decision Memo Completed

Bee Canyon Cattle Exclusion Structures & Water Supply Improvements

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Greenlee, Arizona Clifton Ranger District

Roughly 18,720-ft of fencing (11,250-ft new and 7,470-ft existing) and relocation of 3 cattleguards is proposed to create a barrier excluding cattle from riparian habitat within Bee Canyon. 1 new water tank/drinker and 5,137 ft pipeline also proposed

Location

Bee Canyon in Greenlee County Near Eagle Creek Rd

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (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 ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Bee Canyon ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/08/2025
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsClifton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S, R28E, Portions of Sections 21, 22, 28, and 29
Special area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management