Decision Memo Completed

Camp Rucker Well Solarization

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Douglas Ranger District

Solarize an existing USFS administrative well in the Camp Rucker footprint. The well and solar pump would then be used to feed a nearby existing pond/wetland and a new water storage tank to provide wildlife habitat.

Location

Location within footprint of historic Camp Rucker site, in Rucker Canyon of the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona. In area approximately between current pond/wetland improvement and existing well.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/07/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Camp Rucker Well SolarizationDecision Signed Date: 03/13/2025
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of S26 T19S R29E
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management