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John Long Canyon
Last week, the Portal-Rodeo Hiking Group hiked to John Long Canyon, a very special place. The group saw mature Apache, Chihuahuan and some Ponderosa pine trees, as well as Douglas Fir, several oak species, Madrone and Sycamore trees and a golden eagle, ravens, a mountain lion, turkeys, and many deer. This is a very special…
ACTION ALERT: Tell CBP to prioritize wildlife over the border wall
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking your input on proposed border barrier construction remediation actions in Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise Counties, AZ. This is a chance to tell CBP to prioritize wildlife over the border wall, and input is due by February 3. Here is CBP’s Border Barrier Remediation Plan and Submission…
CRC comments in opposition to expanded military training
Today, CRC submitted scoping comments opposing the Tombstone MOA proposal for Expanded Military Training over the Chiricahua and Peloncillo Mountain region. CRC also signed on to letters from Peaceful Gila Skies and Peaceful Chiricahua Skies. The contents of the CRC comments are as follows: March 4, 2022 U.S. Air Force Arizona Regional Airspace EIS 501…
Peloncillo Firescape Draft Environmental Assessment
The Coronado NF just released the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Peloncillo Firescape project. This plan will determine how the Forest Service manages the vegetation and watersheds in the National Forest portion of the Peloncillo Mountains for the next 20+ years. The 30 day comment period will end on March 15. Here is a summary…
Air Force deadline extended
In response to strong community pressure and the comments of many of us submitted, the Air Force has extended the deadline for scoping comments on the proposal for the Regional Special Use Airspace Optimization to Support Air Force Missions in Arizona to June 3. If you weren’t able to submit comments earlier or have additional…
Action Alert for South Fork!
Your comments are needed on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a new development within the riparian area of South Fork, Cave Creek Canyon. Comments on the Draft EA are due very soon, by SEPTEMBER 28, 2020. Chiricahua Regional Council’s primary goal is to protect valuable intact habitats in the Chiricahua Ecosystem Management Area and adjacent…