Decision Memo Completed

Hutch Springs Wildlife Water Improvement and Fencing Project

Tonto National Forest Maricopa, Arizona Cave Creek Ranger District

To improve the springs as a wildlife water and protect it from heavy trampling and grazing by livestock, the Cave Creek Ranger District seeks to authorize the installation of a pipe rail exclosure fence around the middle springs.

Location

This project is located at Hutch Springs, near the Bloody Basin road, approximately 25 air miles north from Carefree.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/31/2019
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Hutch Springs Wildlife Water Improvement and Fencing ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/24/2020
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsCave Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementGrazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plants