L25-08220149 Habitat Improvement Project on Prescott National Forest

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) awarded a Cooperative Stewardship Agreement for Habitat Improvement to Kelton Cattle Co., effective October 6, 2025, with a completion date of September 18, 2030. The contract, identified as CTR078975, focuses on habitat improvement activities within the Prescott National Forest in Arizona, specifically targeting the Long Gulch Dirt Tanks area in Game Management Unit 21. The project involves cleaning out three dirt tanks, including the Long Gulch Dirt Tanks, South Tanks, and Cow Canyon Tank, with a not-to-exceed value of $19,000.

The primary objective of this agreement is to enhance wildlife habitat for grassland-dependent species such as pronghorn antelope and prairie dogs. Kelton Cattle Co. will perform sediment removal, install a geomembrane liner in the South Tanks, and ensure water source accessibility for wildlife. The five-year project will be jointly monitored by AZGFD and the contractor, with a final assessment to be completed by both parties. The agreement is funded through the LRHEP (Likely Lands and Resources Program) FY2026 grant, utilizing Bureau/Function code XG01/17361, and does not require matching funds from either AZGFD or the third-party contractor.