Decision Memo Completed

Sunflower Well Pipeline Project

Tonto National Forest Maricopa, Arizona Mesa Ranger District

This project will entail the conveyance of water from an existing private well to a new 10,000 underground storage tank. HDPE pipe will carry water from the tank to two new 500 gallon troughs. Project will improve livestock distribution.

Location

Project is located within the Diamond Pasture of the Diamond Allotment.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/14/2011
2
Comment Period
05/11/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Sunflower Well Pipeline ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/25/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/26/2012
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N R8E Section 25; T6N R9E Sections 7, 18, 19, 30.
Grazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management