This project would add two new water sources to the Dos S Unit of the Sunflower allotment to distribute livestock over a larger portion of two pastures.
Location
The gravel pit site is near Forest Service Road 143, approximately 15 air miles Northeast from Fountain Hills. The highway tank location is near Hwy 87, approximately 6 air miles South from Sunflower.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/14/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | Fsa 7 Cfr 779.32 E(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Grazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements |
| Decision Memo for the Sunflower Allotment Water Storage and Troughs Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/01/2025 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Mesa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 4N, Range 9E, Section 08 and Township 5N, Range 8E, Section 39 |