Decision Memo Completed

Highway 89 Pronghorn Crossing Project

Kaibab National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Williams Ranger District

Move approximately 1 mile of right-of-way fence on both sides of Highway 89 away from the highway by approximately 0.1 mile to facilitate pronghorn crossing. New fence would be constructed with wildlife-friendly specifications.

Location

Two sites on both sides of Highway 89 south of I-40 in the SW area of the Williams RD. One site is adjacent to the 89/Bullock Rd intersection and the other is just north of Meath Wash.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/16/2022
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Highway 89 Pronghorn Crossing ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/11/2022
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsWilliams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT21N R2W Sections 14, 23, & 36; T20N R2W Sections 2 & 3 Gila & Salt River Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plants