Decision Memo Completed

Museum Fire Sediment Reduction Project

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Flagstaff Ranger District

This project would promote watershed healing and reduce sediment delivery to areas downstream from the 2019 Museum Fire. Activities include stabilizing alluvial fans and stream channels to prevent channel incision and promote a more disperse flow.

Location

Project activities would occur within parts of the Mount Elden, Dry Lake Hills area of the Coconino National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/23/2022
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Decision Memo Museum Fire Sediment Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/22/2022
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management