Decision Memo Completed

Cottonwood Spring Pipe Rail

Tonto National Forest Maricopa, Arizona Mesa Ranger District

Installation of pipe rail fencing at the terminus of MT-3512 to stop motorized access to the Cottonwood Spring and adjacent creek bed.

Location

The project is located next to Motorized Trail (MT) 3512 in the Bulldog Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Permit Zone, approximately 6 air miles north from Apache Junction, AZ

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (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 ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
Cottonwood Spring Pipe RailDecision Signed Date: 08/08/2023
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management