Decision Memo Completed

Fort Valley Soil Moisture Sensor Installation

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Flagstaff Ranger District

Installation of soil moisture sensing devices including placement of wireless and corded sensors at various depths in the ground. Ten to eleven T posts 1.2 to 1.5 meters tall with small solar panels, batteries and containment box would be installed.

Location

In Fort Valley area between FR 164B and FR 420, north of Flagstaff.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/05/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
Fort Valley Soil Moisture Sensor InstallationDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2017
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22N, R7E Sections 29 and 32 of the Gila and Salt River Meridian.
Special use managementResearch