US Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting a permit to temporarily capture, breed, and release Mount Graham red squirrel back into same area captured from.
Location
West Peak, Pinaleno Mountains
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/13/2023
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Species Population Enhancements |
| Research Permit - Captive-bred Mount Graham Red Squirrel Release | Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2025 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Safford Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T8SR22E, T8R23E |