Monte Cristo Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures

Environmental review and remediation of seventeen hazardous historic structures and mine features along heavily traveled recreation routes in (1) Monte Cristo Gulch, (2) Blue River area east of Breckenridge, and 3) Snake River area near Montezuma.

Location Summary

All sites identified for remediation are located in Summit Count near the headwaters of Blue River north of Hoosier Pass, and the Upper Blue River area east of the Town of Breckenridge.

District: East Zone/Dillon Ranger District

Project Milestones

MilestoneDate
Scoping Start04/02/2020
Comment PeriodN/A
Objection Period StartN/A
Decision07/27/2020
Implementation09/01/2020 (Estimated)

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