Decision Memo Completed

Verde Ditch Infrastructure Improvements

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Prescott National Forest All Units

The Forest Service is proposing to provide Resource Advisory Committee funding for infrastructure improvements in the Verde Ditch. These improvements will enhance management of water in the Verde Ditch to benefit fish, wildlife, and people.

Location

The Verde Ditch runs 18 miles on the west side of the Verde River through Camp Verde. It originates upstream of HWY 260 and parallels the river through Camp Verde and down Salt Mine Road

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/20/2012
2
Comment Period
04/12/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Verde Ditch Infrastructure ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/09/2012
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsVerde Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants