Decision Memo Completed

Firescape Barboot Canyon Watershed Restoration

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Douglas Ranger District

Installation of sediment retention structures for erosion mitigation in small watersheds. Depositional areas behind the sediment retention structures would serve as starting point for watershed restoration due to increased infiltration.

Location

Located in the Chiricahua Ecological Management Area (EMA) in Cochise County, Arizona. This area falls within the Barboot Allotment and borders the Barboot Ranch and is adjacent to the Bruno Allotment

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
D1 Firescape - Barboot Canyon Watershed RestorationDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2015
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 13,T20S,R28E,
Watershed management