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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Media Contact: Brady Smith
Forest Service proposes changes in managing Fossil Creek area
Sedona, Ariz., Sep. 21, 2015 — For Immediate Release.
The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest is seeking comments from the public on two Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR) proposals.
The first proposal would implement additional interim management actions to protect WSR river resources and address public safety. These short-term management actions would include
managing day-use capacity, reducing overnight camping within the WSR corridor (including Fossil Springs), establishing an online reservation system for WSR corridor vehicle access, and using temporary entry booths to manage traffic according to the reservation
system. An increase in use and over-crowded conditions at the Fossil Creek and Fossil Springs area has created traffic problems and safety issues for visitors to the area, which resulted in proposals to manage the area better.
As the Forest Service develops the proposed action, the comments received help focus the analysis on relevant issues related to the project. Details on this proposal are online at
http://tinyurl.com/o5gords.
The second proposal includes a geotechnical soil survey which would involve sample drilling and limited material excavation in the vicinity of the historic Fossil Creek Bridge.
The survey would be used to gather information about site conditions so that specific engineering plans can be made to replace the bridge that provides access to the Fossil Creek WSR across a steep drainage. Details on this proposal can be found online at
http://tinyurl.com/odjbylg.
To be the most helpful in the planning process, comments should be provided by Oct. 22, 2015. For information on
how to submit comments, please visit the online links provided above and click “Comment on Project” link in the right hand column. For other comment submittal options, please contact Paula Cote at 928-226-4686.
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