Decision Memo Completed

Prairie Dog Plague Prevention

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona Kaibab National Forest All Units

Application of Delta Dust insecticide on Gunnison's Prairie Dog Burrows and placement of flea and tick-specific edible insecticide pellets on the South Zone of the Kaibab National Forest to reduce the occurrence of the plague.

Location

Mapped prairie dog colonies on the South Zone of the Kaibab National Forest, focusing on prairie dog colonies in the Government Prairie and Garland Prairie areas, east of the City of Williams.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/19/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (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
Prairie Dog Plague PreventionDecision Signed Date: 07/28/2023
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsWilliams Ranger District; Tusayan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants