Decision Memo Completed

Mariposa Canyon Watershed Restoration

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Nogales Ranger District

Installation of sediment retention and erosion control structures in drainages and associated uplands that feed water to larger drainages that flow into Nogales. Structures will include local materials (rock and wood) to inhibit overland flow.

Location

Mariposa Canyon, west of Nogales

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/20/2023
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Mariposa Canyon Watershed RestorationDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2023
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsNogales Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT24 S, R 13 E, Sections 11, 14, and 15
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)