Decision Memo Completed

Agua Fria Critical Habitat Riparian Exclosures

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Prescott National Forest All Units

This project consists of 3 fenced exclosures; 1 exclosure on Ash Creek, 1 exclosure on Indian Creek, and 1 exclosure on Sycamore Creek.

Location

These exclosures are intended to exclude livestock from critical habitats in the Long Gulch and Sycamore grazing allotments as well as 1 exclosure on an unallotted portion of the PNF.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/12/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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 ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements
Agua Fria Critical Habitat Riparian ExclosuresDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2023
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsVerde Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plants