Decision Memo Completed

National Ecological Observatory Network Aquatic Observatory Site Project

Tonto National Forest Maricopa, Arizona Mesa Ranger District

This project would authorize long term stream monitoring opportunities in Sycamore Creek by permitting NEON to collect data at the proposed Sycamore Creek site.

Location

The project is located at Sycamore Creek, near Highway 87, approximately ten air miles east from the town of Rio Verde, Arizona. The legal location of the project is Township 5N, Range 8E, Section 6.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2017
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
National Ecological Observatory Network Aquatic Observatory Site ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/17/2017
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
ResearchSpecial use management