Decision Memo Completed

Resort Permit Amendment - Madera Canyon Resort dba Santa Rita Lodge Yurt, Nogales Ranger District

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Nogales Ranger District

Construction of a yurt on an elevated wooden base (approx. 50 ft by 30 ft) to serve as a classroom, gathering and event space for Lodge guests, groups and visitors for year-round use. Yurt would be 30 ft in diameter.

Location

Madera Canyon Resort dba Santa Rita Lodge, Madera Canyon, Nogales Ranger Distric

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/26/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Resort Permit Amendment - Madera Canyon Resort dba Santa Rita Lodge Yurt, Nogales Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2023
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsNogales Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 20 S, R 14 E, Section 2
Special use management