Decision Memo Completed

Chiricahua Watershed Restoration Project

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Douglas Ranger District

The Forest proposes to use native material, like loose rock and woody debris, to create erosion control structures that increase water infiltration, decrease sedimentation of riparian areas and reduce erosion from uplands.

Location

The Chiricahua Ecological Management Area, excluding wilderness and private landholdings

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/10/2015
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Chiricahua Watershed Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/01/2016
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management