What does the future hold for Fossil Creek?

Photo courtesy of Fossil Creek Planning

Coconino and Tonto National Forests release draft proposal and host open houses about future management of Fossil Creek

Phoenix/Flagstaff, Ariz. (March 29, 2011) – Coconino and Tonto national forest officials have released a draft proposed action for managing Fossil Creek and it is now available for public review and comments.  An alternate proposal developed by some stakeholders is also available for comment. 

Details can be found on the Forest Service Fossil Creek project website at http://redrockcountry.org/fossil/ There will be opportunity to learn more about the proposal and offer feedback during four open houses each scheduled from 4:30 - 7:30 pm in the following locations:

Monday, April 11 - Payson

Payson Public Library, 328 North McLane Road, Payson.

Tuesday, April 12 – Flagstaff

Radisson Woodlands Hotel, 1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff.

Wednesday, April 13 – Camp Verde

Verde Ranger Station, 300 East Highway 260, Camp Verde.

Thursday, April 14 – Phoenix

Tonto National Forest Office, 2324 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix.

For more information, call Lynn Humphrey, Fossil Creek planning team leader, 541-750-7158.  Visit http://redrockcountry.org/fossil/ (note updated url) for more information about the project.