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Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
The Tonto National Forest proposes to authorize the permittee to construct four new tanks on the 13 Ranch allotment. All the tanks will be adjacent to existing system roads and will collect run-off from the roadways.
Reissuing Term Grazing Permit for continuing current management, including permit minor modifications and authorizing livestock in both Reynolds & Rose Creek Pastures. To view documents, copy and paste link into your internet browser https://usfs-public.box.com/s/1x2euhm2betv8aopw9x7dfblwv8agqhn
Construction of a fiber optic communication line within the existing authorized 345-kV dual tower parallel-line ROW that crosses approximately 91 miles of the Tonto NF and Apache-Sitgreaves NF
Prevent OHV users from driving off the designated trail (MT-10) to access Bulldog Wash, decreasing erosion in Bulldog Canyon, benefiting this watershed. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/hhk89mjeqm720k47di67jtb54cudzbn7
Encourage the development of water sources in uplands to improve or restore riparian areas within the Cherry Holding and Deadman pastures. To view the FANEC, copy and paste into a browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/qs73t65kwoawwd8latng5ughoequ1gr2
Sell approximately 7 acres to the Town of Payson for a water treatment plant to implement the Decision Notice and FONSI for the Cragin Water Pipeline and Treatment Plant Project signed 11/2/2011
Project incorrectly identified as new actions. A review of the original decision notice and analysis will determine if additional NEPA will be necessary.
Proposal is a staging area improvement and access road construction project. The goal of this project is to address the high level of demand and use, disperse use over the greater Desert Vista area, and improve access along the forest bound
This project would repair and reconstruct roads near two popular recreation areas, Devil's Hole and Telegraph Trail. It would also include educational signs and boulder placement to protect surrounding vegetation and wildlife habitat.
Installation of erosion control structures to mitigate erosion, increase water infiltration into the soil, and retain sediment to which would promote herbaceous plant production.
Authorizing permanent easement and temporary construction easements for construction and maintenance of Young Road from milepost 316.44 to milepost 329.91
Project would use prescribed fire, wildfire, and mechanical vegetation treatments across a total of 80,437 on the Globe Ranger District in collaboration with the San Carlos Apache Tribe who is treating adjacent tribal lands.
Manage timber and other woody vegetation to help maintain forest health, reduce forest fuels, and improve wildlife habitat and range conditions on approximately 43,435 acres of the Tonto National Forest.
Authorization of livestock grazing on the Hicks-Pikes Peak Allotment in a manner that is consistent with the goals, objectives, and standards and guidelines of the Tonto National Forest Plan.
The goal would be to protect Sonoran Desert vegetation by reducing herbaceous annual vegetation along highway 188 so that any fire starts does not spread.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Gila County to expand three existing material source pits (Ramer, Braddock, and Castle Dome) and excavate one new material source pit (824), all located in rural Gila County, Az.
Rehab approximately 4.5 miles of motorized routes identified as decommissioned. To view the FANEC, copy and paste the following in a browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/j60kg2oubjdsrywgkfk8eajf0twrcdbv
This project will use mastication along select roadways and lop and scatter throughout identified vegetation blocks. To view the FANEC, copy and paste the following in browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/sdt71nacwd7wnypbyw0rafmc3tc9c1tj
Improve radio communications at this site in support of public safety for Pinal County and the region. Primary use of this site is 2-way radio communications for Pinal County Sheriff Office and the Arizona Department for Public Safety.
Re-establish patches of ponderosa pine trees within the project area to encourage recovery of native vegetation and improve Mexican spotted owl habitat.
This analysis covers five grazing allotments and will address actions needed to formalize an adaptive management livestock grazing strategy to maintain or move resources toward desired conditions in the project area as in the Tonto NF Plan.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Prescott College to conduct academic field courses year-round across forests in Arizona including adventure education, biology, human ecology, natural history, physical geography, & field ecology.
To improve ecological conditions within three grazing allotments using tools such as adaptive grazing and wildlife habitat improvement and by maintaining or replacing aging structural range improvements such as fences, water developmements.
The Globe Ranger District proposes to extend an above ground pipeline from private land to a new storage tank and two new troughs on the Pinto Creek Allotment.
The Tonto National Forest is preparing an environmental impact statement(EIS) to disclosure the environmental effects from: 1) a mining proposal submitted by Resolution Copper; 2)the exchange of land between Resolution Copper and United States.
Project would use prescribed fire, wildfire, and/or mechanical vegetation treatment across a total area of approximately 115,684 acres of the Globe Ranger District in coordination with San Carlos Apache Tribe who is treating adjacent tribal lands.
The purpose of this project is to permit SRP and its contractor to use Forest Service land at SB Cove to facilitate the work necessary to maintain and repair Bartlett Dam.
The Tonto National Forest is proposing to obliterate approximately 145 miles of unauthorized and uninventoried user created motorized routes in the Desert Vista and St Claire areas in the Cave Creek.Routes currently being analyzed in the Travel Mgmt
Obliterate approximately 145 miles of unauthorized and uninventoried user created motorized routes in the Rolls, Bulldog Canyon, and Hewitt Canyon areas in the Mesa Ranger District.
Installation of a well, above-ground pipelines, troughs, stock ponds, and a water lot, will provide alternative watering points in previously underutilized upland areas. To view the FANEC, copy and paste the following into a browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/0pb48w2hv9sqmkpfvgme0hb33mr5s26y
Construction of ADA approved ramp for lake access, including paved trail from the existing parking, building beach front at the water, putting pilings into lakebed for floating dock, and blocking boat access to the inlet.
