Decision Memo Completed

Pena Blanca Lake Fisheries Habitat Improvement

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Nogales Ranger District

AZGFD project to add submerged aquatic habitat structures (natural and artificial) within Pena Blanca Lake to support sportfish populations and improve angler success.

Location

Pena Blanca lake. Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. UTMS (NAD83): 491772E, 3474312N.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/25/2024
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Pena Blanca Lake Fisheries Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2025
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsNogales Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.23S., R.12E., 23,26
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants