Decision Memo Completed

Cartwright Allotment Water Project

Tonto National Forest Maricopa, Arizona Cave Creek Ranger District

The proposed action was developed to increase the number of dependable water sources on the Cartwright Allotment. The proposal consists of the authorization of structural improvements on the allotment including water lines, troughs and storage tanks.

Location

The project is located on the Cartwright grazing allotment in Maricopa County, Arizona. The project area is approximately six miles north of Cave Creek, Arizona along Forest Service Road 24.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2020 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Decision Memo for Cartwright Allotment Water ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/31/2019
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsCave Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management