Decision Memo Completed

NFSR 42B Debris Removal

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Douglas Ranger District

Erosion on NFSR 42B caused material to fall into northern watershed and subsequent repairs to the road via tensar fencing caused additional material to fall. This obstruction to water flow will be removed before the upcoming monsoon season.

Location

1.5 miles SW from Paradise residents, 0.1 miles East from switchback. Located directly below tensar wall (location of original erosion).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2024
2
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
NFSR 42B Debris RemovalDecision Signed Date: 03/28/2024
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District
Legal Land Description017S, 030E, 36 NE1/4 NW1/4
Watershed management