Decision Memo Completed

Miller Peak Wilderness Intrusion Mitigation

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Sierra Vista Ranger District

Close motor vehicle access to the Miller Peak Wilderness area by installing a fence and gate at the Sunnyside Canyon trailhead and construct a fence and/or place large boulders near the old road near Joaquin Creek to mitigate damage done by vehicles.

Location

Mitigate vehicular access into Miller Peak Wilderness at the Sunnyside Canyon trailhead which is part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, and near an old road access point near Joaquin Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/14/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Special Area Management
Miller Peak Wilderness Intrusion MitigationDecision Signed Date: 12/19/2017
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSierra Vista Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special area managementWildlife, fish, rare plants