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13 – Wildlands Network concept (2001)
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CRC Comments on Proposed South Fork Development
The primary goal of the Chiricahua Regional Council is to protect valuable intact habitats in the Chiricahua Ecosystem Management Area and private lands in this region. To accomplish this, we work with the Forest Service, other governmental agencies, and private entities on issues that impact our unique assemblage of habitats, which together comprise North America’s greatest…
Opportunity to Object on the Chiricahua Public Access Project
On May 31, 2023, the USDA Forest Service sent out the below information about the Chiricahua Public Access Project. (Here is a link to the original objections we submitted.) We are formulating our objections to share with the community and encourage others to do the same. Stay tuned for more information. Objections are due 45 days…
CRC South Fork Day Use Area FEA objection
Here is the objection to the South Fork Day Use Area FEA that was filed by the Chiricahua Regional Council, along with the Center for Biological Diversity, Natural Allies, and various individuals as listed. For your convenience, the full text of this is below as well. Kerwin Dewberry, Forest Supervisor Coronado National Forest ATTN: Objections…
USFS public meeting on South Fork project
On July 26, 2021, USFS District Ranger Douglas Ruppel met with the community at the Chiricahua Desert Museum to answer questions about the recent South Fork Draft Decision Notice. Note that there is a firm deadline of August 2 to file objections on the final environmental assessment for the South Fork Day Use Area project. (Information…