Environmental Assessment In Progress

Round Valley Firescape

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Apache, Arizona Springerville Ranger District

Wildland Urban Interface and hazardous fuels reduction, stream restoration for improved aquatic habitat, and recreation infrastructure restoration damaged by previous wildfire.

Location

29,472 acres with north boundary of Springerville & Eagar, FSR 57 and Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area to the east, the Litle Colorado River drainage to the west, FSR 90 and Highway 261 to south

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/02/2023
2
Comment Period
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsSpringerville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management