Environmental Assessment Completed

Lime Creek Fish Barrier

Tonto National Forest Maricopa, Arizona Cave Creek Ranger District

In partnership with Salt River Project, construct a fish barrier in Lime Creek to prevent upstream movement of non-native fishes and crayfish and provide protection to Gila topminnow and sensitive amphibians.

Location

Within Lime Creek approximately 2 miles upstream from the confluence with Horseshoe Reservoir

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/18/2009
2
Comment Period
03/26/2010
3
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Lime Creek Fish Barrier Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2010
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsCave Creek Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants