construction and drainage modification activities to address recent post-fire flooding and future flood risk in three areas west of Highway 89 and north of Interstate 40 in watersheds affected by the 2022 Tunnel and Pipeline wildfires.
Location
Activities would occur north of Flagstaff in national forest lands in the Lenox, Thames, Peaceful Way, Copeland, Government Tank, Campbell, North Paintbrush, and South Paintbrush watersheds.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/21/2022
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements |
| Post-fire Flood Mitigation Activities West of Hwy 89 - Lower Schultz Creek | Decision Signed Date: 03/29/2023 |
| Post-fire Flood Control Activities for Drainages West of Highway 89 | Decision Signed Date: 05/09/2023 |
| Wupatki Trails Drainage Improvements | Decision Signed Date: 05/23/2023 |
| Post-fire Erosion Activities West of Hwy 89: Upper Schultz Creek | Decision Signed Date: 09/27/2023 |
| Forests | Coconino National Forest |
| Districts | Flagstaff Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |