Projects

Mining activities will be contained to removal of the historical ore pile, crushing the rock to a fine consistency, processing it on a shaker table, transporting material for further processing, and using waste rock to reclamate the ore pile area.

The Allenspark Water and Sanitation District maintains a dam, water diversion, and water transmission pipeline on Forest land. The Forest Service will review the expired authorization and work towards issuance of a new permit for this site.

This project will amend an existing master permit for Barker Gravity pipeline to add an access road and issue 1-2 new temporary special use permits for rock wall repairs and siphon replacements within the Barker Gravity Pipeline area.

Proposed treatment actions will include manual and mechanical vegetation thinning and the application of prescribed fire. All treatments will occur within 1,000 feet of an adjacent constructed linear feature (i.e. roads and trails).

This work will stabilize structural components and preserve exterior finishes of the Buckhorn buildings to prevent further deterioration and to allow for future restoration work.

CDOT proposes to replace their existent maintenance facility with a new, more environmentally sound one.

The purpose of this project is to renew an existing permit for electrical lines to comply with section 512 of Federal Land Policy Management Act (FLPMA) with an updated operating agreement.

The Forest proposes to conduct routine maintenance of a state highway running through USFS lands.

There is a need to improve developed recreation site conditions to better meet Forest and Agency standards and improve health and safety conditions, visitor experience, and administrative functions.

The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities at and near the Meeker Park Campground area.

Northern Water proposes to use process-based restoration techniques and structures to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 East Troublesome Fire on the middle tributary to Denver Creek.

The purpose of this project is to issue a temporary construction permit to the City of Denver to repair a concrete and a wingwall at the Jim Creek diversion structure. Work is needed to maintain the structural integrity.

Conveyance of approximately 1.45 acres under the Small Tracts Act (STA) authority in order for proponent to have access to their property.

The proposed action may include, but is not limited to, trailhead redesign, regrading roads and parking lots, reconstructing existing cabin structures, and replacing toilets.

This project proposes planting 50,848 conifer seedlings in severely burned areas on up to 350 acres within the East Troublesome Fire and Williams Fork Fire footprints on the Sulphur Ranger District.

Installation of vault toilets on the Pipeline Trail, Corona Lift and Look Out building. Replace and upgrade electrical infrastructure. Trail widening. Installation of ski patrol and fire suppression pumphouse.

The Big Thompson Watershed Coalition and the Forest Service propose to use process based restoration techniques to improve water quality, protect downstream infrastructure, and promote channel resiliency within Elk Creek and its tributaries.

The purpose of this project is to replace the existing septic system with a new system that meets Boulder County regulations.

The USFS issued a FLPMA private road permit in 2018 to Finland LLC. In 2023, it was found part of the road entrance crossed private land not belong to the permittee. This new permit will authorize an altered entrance avoiding the private land.

The Forest Service proposes to recover the economic value of stands of suitable timber impacted by the bark beetle outbreak.

The purpose is to develop the historic cabin at the Hessie Trailhead into a recreation site that can be used by partners and Visitor Information Services (VIS) to engage the public.

The project is to reroute portions of the Hewlett Gulch trail to increase sustainability, reduce erosion by following the countour of adjacent hillsides and decreasing the grade, and improve access for additional nonmotorized uses.

A new water tank and line were authorized by the FS in August 2024. During the pre-construction meeting, a new route for the water line was requested to shorten the length of the water line. The permit will be amended with the new location.

Several amenities and much of the infrastructure at the Jacks Gulch Campground was burned in the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire. This project seeks to repair damaged infrastructure and redesign the campground to allow for additional recreation opportunities

This project will provide a Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) authorization to a private property owner for maintenance and plowing a forest road that is on the MVUM. Currently, maintenance is unauthorized on an existing road.

Severe burn damage in the basin feeding this section of the Laramie River has contributed to water quality degradation. Project proposes to construct several structures to capture sediment, and planting Willow stakes to improve riparian vegetation.

Dam maintenance activities on private land owned by Circle C Ranch King LLC would inundate NFS lands under both normal and flood pool elevations and needs inundation authorization from the Forest Service.

The proponent is requesting a new FLPMA private road permit for off-season (November 15 through June 15 each year) use of NFSR 232.1 or Left Hand Reservoir Road via motorized snowmobile access.

Replace Lift 7 from a double to quad fixed grip lift at Loveland Ski Area

The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality and riverscape resiliency following impacts from the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Elkhorn Creek, a tributary to the Cache la Poudre River.

Conveyance of approximately 2.5 acres under the Small Tracts Act (STA) authority in order for proponent to have ownership of the land their cabin resides upon.

The purpose of this project is to provide a Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) authorization to a private road association for access to a private road that is not on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

The purpose of this project is to provide legal year-round access to a private inholding parcel by authorizing motorized use for an abandoned two-track driveway.

This project seeks to restore native vegetation to severely burned areas within the East Troublesome and Williams Fork burn areas to reestablish the ecological services provided by these landscapes.

PSCo has identified the need to install eight distribution poles. The pole installments will allow PSCo to provide safe and reliable service to a new customer.

The Forest Service proposes to allow PVREA to adjust and replace several existing powerline poles and conductors so Lumen can attach fiber optic. This allows Lumen to provide broadband to the Forest Service work center in Red Feather

The Forest Service proposes authoring a suite of management tools to improve forest resiliency and mitigate risk to communities, wildlife, watersheds and other values at risk from large-scale wildfires and other disturbances.

The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality and riverscape resiliency following impacts from the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Sheep Creek, a major tributary to the Cache la Poudre River.

To issue City of Loveland a long term authorization for use and operation of historic cabins located partially on National Forest System lands adjacent to Visteinz-Smith Park.

To issue Platte River Power Authority to construct and operate fiber optic service between Loveland and Estes Park. New line it to be co-located on existing power line system already under authorization to City of Loveland and City of Estes Park.

The Forest Service needs is to review and authorize the aerial fiberoptic cable that was installed in an existing electrical utility right of way up to the communications lease site on Starr Peak.

The Tolland Trail/Jenny Creek Connection is ~600 ft trail connection that is part of the larger 5.3-mile Tolland Ranch Trail project led by Boulder County. It will provide a trails connection across private land to USFS lands.

The purpose of this project is to replace a restroom that was burned in the Cameron Peak Fire of 2020.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for hunting on specific game units and ATV tours on system roads. This replaces a transitional priority permit.

The US Air Force is lead agency and the Forest Service is a cooperating agency. The EIS will study effects of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent System, a portion of which is on National Forest System land and requires special use authorization.

Structural calculations for the existing wood monopole at this facility have indicated that it needs to be replaced with a new tower that is structurally adequate for the necessary technology updates.

The purpose of this project is to expand year-round parking, improve traffic flow, provide a better hub for accessing trails, and add to increase public health and safety by addressing sanitation and resource concerns.

This is a line upgrade with the purpose of upgrading the WAPA-owned 2.5 mile 2.4 kV distribution power line, which provides power to Blue Ridge. The upgrade will replace deteriorating poles and bring the lines to industry standards.

Summer trail construction, tree thinning

Replacing and adding lifts, constructing two buildings, removing trees, grading terrain, installing utilities, adding snowmaking, new ski trails, access roads, widening trails, and replacing Vasquez Ridge restaurant.

Xcel Energy has identified a need to replace a structure. For Circuit 9665, they want to remove existing road barriers, install a gate, and develop a work site with possible tree removal for a pole replacement.