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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
The Forest Service is proposing to sell about 4.26 acres of vacant land southeast of the intersection of 6200 South and 3000 East in Holladay. The Forest decided that the 6200 South Administrative Site was excess to its needs and could be sold.
Proposal to reroute and construct approximately eighty feet of the Adams Canyon Trail in Layton, UT. Work will include clearing vegetation, removing rocks, digging tread, and restoring the short segment of old trail that will no longer be needed.
Upper Albion Baasin homeowners have submitted a request for a special use permit to allow motorized access (over the snow) to their homes during the mid day. This activity is proposed within a pemitted ski area (Alta)
The SLRD, with Alta Ski Area and the CCF, is proposing to reroute 2 trails in Albion Basin. The 2 reroutes seek to improve legal access, sustainability, & safety for FS Trails: the Albion Meadows & Devils Castle Loop Trail
Proposal to realign the Albion Meadow Trail and the Alf's Connector Trail; to create the Top Sunnyside connector trail; and to fully restore the existing trails that will be closed when these trails are opened.
The Salt Lake Ranger District is proposing to construct a short road spur in upper Little Cottonwood Canyon between Albion Basin Road campground entrance and Cecret Lake Trailhead parking lot to serve as a traffic turnaround.
Alta has proposed to expand the Albion Day Lodge to the east of the existing building. Up to a three-story building is being contemplated. Alta and its architect will work with the USFS and Town of Alta in the design of the building.
Alta Ski Area proposes to remove the Albion Chairlift. The Albion lift is a fixed grip, center pole chairlift that was installed in 1976. It is rarely operated and maintained only to provide capacity if the Sunnyside lift breaks down.
Proposal to reroute the Albion Meadows trail from private property onto Forest Service lands. The rerouted section would be approximately 0.33 miles long and three feet wide. The old trail would be scarified and revegetated using native plants.
Proposal to build three trails totaling 0.74 miles and restore damaged areas at Alta Ski Area. Locations include Catherine's Pass, Sunnyside to Cecret Lake, and Home Run.
Proposal to install a fiber optic telecommunications cable and facilities to upgrade services to the Towns of Mountain Green, Huntsville, Eden and Liberty. Cable will be buried adjacent to existing roads and streets. Total NFS ROW is 5500 ft by 25 ft
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Allwest Communications to upgrade an existing 525-foot section of copper line with 96-strand fiber optic line. The upgraded line would be installed along the existing copper line, which runs along Highway 150.
Relocate the Ski School Conveyor and construct a new conveyor to provide access to better beginner/learning terrain at Albion Base and reduce snowmaking requirements. Reroute hiking trail, remove old conveyor base, and reclaim disturbed areas (.75ac)
The proposed action is to construct a 10,000-square-foot equipment storage building northwest of the existing vehicle maintenance building along the northern edge of the Albion parking lot to increase on-mountain storage.
Alta is proposing to widen the Corkscrew and address erosion issues in Nina%u2019s Curve ski runs, consistent with their goal of maintaining two summer groomed runs top to bottom off each detachable lift to provide reasonable low snow skiing.
Alta Ski Area, in Little Cottonwood Canyon, submitted an updated Master Development Plan (MDP), and is proposing to implement specific projects from the MDP within their existing permit boundary.
Create a bench access road from the Collins service road to the top of the Race Course ski run, terminating near the winch post. This bench will allow snowcats to access and groom the Race Course ski run when needed to disperse the density of skiers.
Alta Ski Area has requested to amend its special use permit to mitigate the avalanche potential and include the area on NFS lands outside of its permitted ski area boundary that affect the Ski Resort.
Alta Ski Area, in Little Cottonwood Canyon, is proposing to implement the Big Grizzly lift upgrade to a handle tow lift within their existing permit boundary.
Alta is proposing to install and operate (under a communications use lease) a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) comprised of seven cellular nodes and accompanying fiber optic cable within its permitted boundary.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Alta Ski Area to modify the existing garbage collection area and install a modern garbage collection system.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize snowmaking improvements on Little Dipper and Rollercoaster ski runs. The improvements are anticipated to increase efficiency and decrease maintenance of the system.
Alta is proposing three small projects for completion during the summer of 2012: 1) Request for a snowmaking strainer system building; 2) Request for Little Griz Conveyor upgrade; & 3) Watson Sewer Line Repair
Alta is proposing to improve their snowmaking system by finishing it as a loop and to add a spur that would allow them to make snow on the Sugarbowl run off the top of Sugarloaf. The total disturbance area would be approximately 2.6 acres.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Alta Ski Area to replace an aging water storage tank and collection system with a modern collection system and underground tank.
Alta Ski area is proposing to redevelop a spring collect system to meet state standards and modify approx. 100 feet of trail at Windy point to improve skier circulation
The proposed action is to restore wetland areas at 6 sites at Alta Ski Resort. This project is part of the wetland mitigation required by the Army Corps of Engineers for wetland impacts that resulted from the Albion Parking Lot expansion.
Alta Ski Lifts is proposing to install five additional burried snowmaking hydrants on an existing line on the Home Run ski run and install a loading conveyor belt on the bottom terminal of the Supreme lift
This project involves the removal of two antiquated chair lifts at Alta Ski Area: Cecret and Supreme. The resort is requesting authorization to remove the previously mentioned lift and replace them with one new lift.
Alta proposes adjusting an existing service road to create a more functional route that bypasses the concentration of cabins in the Albion Alps subdivision. The route adjustment would be made on NFS land and Alta's private property.
Proposed Action is to create benched trails along Catherines Traverse, Thirds Traverse, and High Traverse for better snow retention, maintenance, terrain access, and snowcat access to So Long ski run affecting 1.6 acres
Proposal by Davis county amateur radio emergency services to install a self-supporting antenna radio tower that will be 30 feet in height and will support three antennas.
Proposal to improve fiber optic and cellular network in AF Canyon by installing approximately 6.4 miles of new conduit along SR-92 and SR-144, approximately 28 (35-foot tall) cellular antenna nodes, and a structure to house wireless comm equipment.
Proposal from American Fork City to authorize the rehabilitation of a spring collection system and the replacement of certain City-owned culinary water pipelines on Forest Service management lands in American Fork Canyon.
Reroute the Mill Canyon, Tibble Fork and Mud Spring trails in the Tibble Fork system. Parts of these motorized trails are eroding and impacting wetlands, and are slick and pose safety hazards to users when wet. Problem segments will be rerouted.
The UWC proposes to complete fuels reduction and vegetation treatments in the Anadarko project area to reduce fuel loading and better meet desired future conditions. Riparian and stream channel restoration would also occur.
Proposal to construct a 16 x 26 foot addition to an existing recreational residence in the Christmas Meadows Summer Home Area and move an existing storage shed to the southeast of an existing outhouse.
Project would extend Bonneville Shoreline Trail roughly one quarter of a mile east into Big Cottonwood Canyon, to use Dogwood Picnic Area as a trailhead. The Decision Notice from 2010 identified Oakridge as the trailhead.
Sage-grouse brood-rearing habitat enhancement, including Dixie harrow and mowing to reduce sagebrush density and improve forb cover and diversity. The project would improve approximately 1500 acres over a several year period.
The Baer Gutsman mountain running race permitee is requesting the re-issuance of their 5-year recreation event special use permit for the annual race in Baer Canyon in Davis County, Ut.
Proposal from the West Corrine Water Company to replace the existing deteriorating pipeline and prevent pollution from entering the system at the springs by providing collection boxes in Baker Canyon.
Modify the old Ballroom access road to a constant design grade of 7.7% to eliminate the need for skiers to check their speed and better manage snow cover on the traverse. Modification would be completed by cut and fill.
The pipeline originally fed the campground and a livestock watering trough. The trough was cutoff from the pipeline a few year back. A new pipeline will be installed to the trough from the spring with a separate intake than the recreation line.
Proposal from Castle Rock Land and Livestock, to reconstruct a water transmission line in Barlow Canyon. Activities include trenching and installing two new HDPE water transmission lines, a 12 inch irrigation pipeline and a 3 inch stock water line.
Use prescribed fire and mechanical treatment (Bullhog/masticator) to treat 30-60 percent of the oak/maple community to restore age class diversity, structural diversity and understory diversity. Close and reseed roads.
Replacing and realigning portions of the Battle Creek Canyon culinary water pipeline to decrease the risk of contamination. Approximately 12.0 acres of the Mt. Timpanogos inventoried roadless area would be affected.
Proposal to issue a 5-year special use permit, authorizing the Bear 100 race and associated race support. Racers would use Forest Service designated roads and trails. The permit would include an alternate race course route for bad weather.
This is a continuation of an existing special uses permit for a competitive race that has been in place for approximately 25 years. It takes place on designated trails and roads over the course of 2 days on the last Friday/Saturday of September.
Proposal to construct 0.5 miles of fence off the Strawberry Knoll of the Bear Hole allotment to decrease the chance of livestock drifting off their permitted area.
Proposal to groom non-motorized snow trails with a snowmobile. Grooming will occur on designated winter trails during low use times. Parking will occur at the Bear Lake Overlook and Limber Pine Trailhead.
State of Utah, Division of Water Resources proposes to drill 2 exploratory test holes with piezometer on Temple Fork Road to gather geotechnical information related to a potential dam site. Holes will be sealed after 1 year of data collection.
Proposal by Evanston-Mountain View, Heber-Kamas, and Logan ranger districts to: (1) install beaver deceivers and pond levelers; (2) install Beaver Dam Analogues; (3) trap and translocate nuisance beavers from human conflict areas.
Proposal is to authorize a special use permit for installation of a water system (pump station and waterline) for the privately-owned Bel Mia Girl's Camp.
Proposed project would issue an SUP to construct a 4,000 ft pipeline connection to the existing waste water collection system at the FS Box Elder Campground, connecting to the wastewater collection and treatment system operated by Brigham City
Benchland is proposing to construct a 20 acre-foot open top concrete storage reservoir with associated water lines on NFS land, located generally east of the right-of-way for the Weber Basin Water Conservancy Districts aqueduct
Proposal to pipe stock water to the Ault BLM pasture. The proposed pipeline will be approximately 1.75 miles long and will be attached to an existing stock water pipeline from the Vernon Reservoir.
Treat approximately 1000 acres of sagebrush with a Dixie Harrow - Obliterate 1 mile of non-system roads and trails and seed these with native grasses and forbs.
Authorize current livestock grazing management on the Bennion Allotment. The Bennion Allotment includes what used to be known as the Bennion Allotment and part of what used to be the Dunbar Allotment.
Proposal to issue a special use permit to the Pinetree community for additional development of a spring to provide an adequate water source to the community.
Proposal from Rocky Mountain Power (RMP), to reconstruct and relocate portions of the main electric transmission line in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The project will mitigate wildfire hazards posed by the current transmission line.
The proposal is to treat about 4,000 acres within the 17,000 acre Big Creek watershed to implement the Revised Forest Plan and move towards properly functioning conditions across the landscape.
Proposal to construct a connector trail from the Lower Big Water lot in Millcreek Canyon to the overflow parking lot. The proposal is intended to improve public safety by removing the need for users to walk the road.
Create openings in the oak/maple canopy with a bullhog/masticator or similar. Remove invading juniper trees. Create age, structural age class, and understory diversity; reduce fuel loadings; and close and reseed roads. Gate Road 116 for seasonal use.
The cabin on lot #8 of the Birch Glen tract was demolished in 2017 due to the extremely poor condition of the cabin. The owner of the demolished cabin has proposed to build a new cabin at the same site. Lot is located in an RHCA.
Harvest approx 53 acres of dead standing trees greater than 8 inches dbh. Cut trees would be skid to landing areas and hauled to a nearby mill. No temp road is expected, although some renovation of about 0.35 miles of an admin FS Rd would be required
Proposal to use a combination of mechanical treatments on approximately 75 acres of mountain big sagebrush. Note: Name changed from East Fork Blacks Fork Sagebrush Treatment to more accurately reflect location.
The Evanston/Mountain View Ranger District proposes to treat about 3,000 acres of a variety of vegetation types within the 39,760 acre Blacks Fork project area. Proposed treatments include timber harvest, prescribed fire, and mechanical thinning.
Proposal is to plant sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings on south and west-facing slopes in the Blacksmith Fork area on the Logan Ranger District to improve winter wildlife habitats. The area to be treated includes about 1,800 acres.
Cache County and the City of Hyrum have proposed the creation of a trail which follows the corridor of a buried waterline. Approximately 1.2 miles of this proposed trail runs across National Forest System lands.
Reduce undesirable impacts to vegetation by: installing a horse corral near Bluff Spring; add a trail connecting Bluff Springs Road to Bluff Spring system trail; add trail connecting Bluff Springs Road (#20738) from the Bluff Springs Trail dead end.
Davis County, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, is proposing to construct and reconstruct the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The complete trail would be approximately 39 miles long and would include trailheads.
The Ogden Ranger District proposes to construct approximately five miles of non-motorized trail along the bench above North Ogden City as a continuation of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
To construct and use approximately 24 miles of trail along the Lake Bonneville shoreline in Salt Lake County, approximately 8 miles of trail on National Forest System lands
Project would improve Columbia Spotted Frog Habitat on three ponds the Heber-Kamas Ranger District by improving pond and riparian habitat at Boulder Creek above Highway 150.
Proposal to upgrade the deteriorating Bountiful City water treatment plant and associated infrastructure and connect it to the existing sewer located at the top of Muller Park day use site area.
Mill Creek Water Division Facility Reconstruction - Bountiful City is proposing to reconstruct their existing water diversion facility with a similar but slightly smaller structure.
The Bountiful Lions Gun Range is operated by the Bountiful Lions Club of Bountiful, and operates under a special use permit, originally issued in 1959, that will expire at the end of 2013. The Gun Club has submitted an application to renew the permit
Proposed project would treat up to 36008 acres using hand and mechanical treatments and prescribed burning to reduce accumulated fuels, improve stand conditions, and improve wildlife habitat. Up to 201 acres of roadless would cut/pile/burned.
Syringa Networks has applied for a permit for a fiber optic cable on approx. one mile of FS land along Highway 89/91 through Box Elder Canyon. Cable would be installed underground along the shoulder of the road on the north side of the highway.
Brigham City Archery Club desires to renew its SUP for operation of an archery range on National Forest. There would be no changes to authorized facilities or increases in the scope or intensity of authorized activities.
Brighton Properties needs to amend their permit to replace an existing 2 inch diameter steel water transmission line with 3 inch diameter HDPE pipe, from the spring box to their water storage tank.Total length is about 2400 feet.
Install a new six-passenger chondola from the base area to the Snake Creek Lodge and develop an additional beginner area with two teaching carpets and re-grading a steep portion of the Scout trail.
Brighton is proposing to install 138 light poles to light an additional 45 acres of existing terrain primarily served by Milly Express, allowing the resort to operate an additional lift during evening hours. Ground disturbance would be up to 1 acre
Brighton would like to extend a line down the run to a drainage channel in order to make snow in this area and drain the system. Total length of the extension is approximately 1,000.
Brighton Ski Resort is proposing to extend its snowmaking system above Twin Lakes to the top of the Millicent lift and realign its approved alignment from the parking lot to its pumphouse in the Majestic area, all within its permitted area boundary
Big Cottonwood Improvement District proposes an addition to the existing Brighton area sewer system. The addition is needed for compliance with Salt Lake Valley Health Department watershed requirements.
The new owners are proposing an addition to the existing cabin structure. The proposed construction will occur within an area that has been previously disturbed with an existing 1,000 square foot concrete patio and retaining wall.
Proposal is to authorize grazing on 3 sheep allotments (Buck Springs, Pete's Hollow, and North Monte) using Forest Plan standards and guidelines to manage use.
Snowbasin Resort has proposed to install snowmaking equipment along the Boardwalk route between Bullwinkle run and the top of wildcat. The site will be accessed by existing roads and all materials will be transported via that road system.
Bountiful City proposes to bury 850 feet of fiber line along north side of an existing access road to a buried
reservoir to improve culinary water system operations.
Project proposed to improve communication services in the Silver Lake Area of Big Cottonwood Canyon via buried fiber lines under Nordic Trail Lane and to the south of the Visitor Center parking lot for a total of 300 linear feet.
Interstate Irrigation and Reservoir Company has proposed reconstruction of a stream diversion on Burnt Fork of Henrys Fork River, which currently divers irrigation water into an unnamed ditch. The new diversion will include a fish screen.
The Evanston-Mountain View and Flaming Gorge Ranger Districts are proposing to authorize continued grazing on the Burnt Fork Cattle and Horse (C&H), Beaver Creek C&H, and Hickerson Park Allotments.
Landscape scale (70,772 acres) proposal for reducing hazardous fuel loads and regenerating aspen in conifer-encroached stands through prescribed burn, lop and scatter, and cut and pile.
The Heber-Kamas Ranger District proposes to create a Class 4 trail around Butterfly Lake. A portion of the proposed trail would be built on existing user-created trails, while a portion would involve new trail construction.
The proposal is to authorize improvements into the cabin. Improvements include construction of a deck that will be approximately 340 sq. ft. and placement of a 500 gal. propane tank. Proposal follows the U-W-C NF Recreation Residence guidelines.
Remove large rocks and rock outcroppings at the entrance to the Devils Playground and reduce the grade of the terrain to improve intermediate skier access and safety, particularly during storm periods or periods of flat light.
Proposal is to renew the expired special use permit for the Cache Valley Archery Club Target Range. The archery/target range consists of 20 acres and includes an archery course, parking, a small building, a picnic area, and bulletin board.
Proposal to amend a previous decision regarding the Cardiff trail to include a pedestrian bridge to allow users to cross Big Cottonwood Creek. Proposed pedestrian bridge would be installed parallel to and upstream from the vehicle bridge.
Proposal from American Water Operations & Maintenance, LLC to drill a replacement groundwater well to replace the existing well at the Carter Creek Campground.
Proposal to remove accumulated sediments from pool areas at Cascade Springs. Proposal is intended to increase available fish habitat complexity and boost carrying capacity of the springs. Sediment will be removed through use of a suction pump.
Proposal to remove the old toilet at Cascade Springs and replace with a new CXT double vault toilet. Project is intended to upgrade and improve facilities at the Cascade Springs parking area to better support increased use.
The Big Springs Phase 2 Waterline range improvement will connect to Phase 1 (decision memo signed in June 2020) and continue poly pipe for approximately 2.5 miles. Four troughs will be installed along with two, 5,000 gallon water storage tanks.
Proposal by Club Rec to install a walking path at Pineview Reservoir from the gravel parking area to entrance of building for public use. Path will be dug out and cement will be poured.
The U-W-C NF is working to consolidate all permits previously issued to Century Link (Qwest) into one permit per Ranger District. There are three such lines on the Logan RD; one in Logan Canyon and two in Mantua. All lines are existing.
The U-W-C NF is working to consolidate all of the permits previously issued to Century Link (Qwest) into one permit per Ranger District. There are eleven lines located within the Ogden District. All are existing lines.
Proposal from CenturyLink to amend their existing special use authorization in order to install new fiber optic conduit from a junction box along Big Cottonwood Canyon Road up the Cardiff Fork Road (019) to service residences within Cardiff Fork.
Wire fencing separating Chicken Creek and Mud Flat pasture on the Logan Canyon Grazing Allotment is located in a wet area. 3/4 mile of fence would be removed. A new fence would be constructed approx. 1/4 mile uphill in relatively dry, flat terrain.
Proposal to build a new parking lot with a boat ramp near Chicken Creek East. A restroom will be constructed and the two East/West Chicken Creek Day Use areas will be removed and revegetated.
Bridger Valley Electrical Company plans to replace a buried electrical line through the Christmas Meadows summer home tract. The new line would be buried 30 to 36 inches deep in an existing roadbed. Equipment would be confined to an existing road.
the SLRD is proposing to construct belay platforms that are anchored by barrier rock and/or gabion baskets and to improve the access trails that lead to two climbing areas in Big Cottonwood Canyon - Dogwood and the Pile.
ASL proposes completing the Corkscrew project (original decision signed in 2014) and improving an additional intermediate exit by combining Nina's Curve and Schuss Gully into one run.
Brighton proposes to replace Crest Express with a new lift constructed in essentially the same alignment. The new lift would be an efficient Doppelmayr D-line six-passenger detachable chairlift.
Proposal is to re-issue a special use permit to the Nordic United Ski Club for a 10-mile cross-country ski race in the vicinity of the Bunchgrass yurt. Due to the steepness of the terrain, approximately 20 participants are expected.
The Heber-Kamas District is planning to construct a 1.0-mile fence on the south side of the Currant Creek Developed Campground to prevent permitted cattle on the Currant Creek livestock allotment from entering the developed campground.
Proposal to construct approximately 500 feet of lay-down fence that can be stood up during the separation process to help hold the cattle and reduce the need for running horses across the hillside.
Proposal to relocate a fence to a more suitable location.Approximately 0.4 miles of existing fence would be removed, and 0.3 miles of fence would be constructed.
Proposal would treat approximately 600 acres of sagebrush in the Dairy Ridge area to restore and sustain the structural mosaic of age class diversity in sagebrush communities
The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared an EA to analyze the impacts of the Davis Aqueduct Parallel Pipeline Project and requested easement. The USFS is a cooperating agency. The EA can be found at: https://www.usbr.gov/uc/DocLibrary/ea.html#EA2020
Proposal from Division of Wildlife Resources to revegetate burn areas from the Francis, Snoqualmie, and Gun Range Fires in 2019. DWR will work with dedicated hunters and sportsman group volunteers to plant native plant seeds.
Proposal to construct two new sections of trail to replace two problematic sections. New trail segments will be designed with grade reversals, drainage dips, and drains to shed water and prevent erosion.
The SFRD is proposing to re-issue a special use authorization for a 354 kV power transmission line, known as the Upalco to Mona Transmission line. Permit would be re-issued for 40-years.
The SLRD is proposing to reroute a short section of the Desolation trail (#019) in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The proposed reroute is just east of the junction of the Mill D to Dog Lake and Mill D to Desolation trails on the Mill D - Deso Lake Trail.
The SLRD is proposing to reroute a steep and eroded section (approx. 2,500 %u2018) of trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon from the Mill D trail (#1158), below Dog Lake, to the Desolation trail (#1159).
Proposal to replace and relocate the double vault wood toilet located at the trail head to the Devils Kitchen Overlook. Replacement toilet will be located to the west of current toilet.
The town of Deweyville is proposing heaving maintenance and rehabilitation of the Coldwater Canyon Spring No. 1 complex which is a culinary water source. The proposal will address: collection pipes, a central collection manhole, liner construction
Create openings in the sagebrush canopy with a Dixie Harrow. Reseed the area with grasses and forbes. Intent is to create age and structural class diversity in the sagebrush, increase understory diversity. Reduce fuel loading.
Forest Service alongside Utah Division of Wildlife Resources propose to restore shrublands burned by wildfire in crucial winter range in the Diamond Fork area via scalping, seeding, and shrub planting to promote healthy big game habitat.
USFS proposal to use prescribed fire to remove dead vegetation, reduce fuel loading, promote vegetation growth (both upland and riparian), and improve the Ute Ladies Tresses population by reducing competition for resources with other plants.
USFS proposal to replace existing wooden vault toilet at the guard station with a new single seat toilet. This project is a pre-requisite to putting the Diamond Fork guard station into the rental system.
USFS proposal to relocate the current fence across the river into Hollows Pasture to eliminate damage by cattle to fences at group sites. Fence on the south side of the creek will be removed. Cattle in Diamond Fork Pasture will have access to water.
Proposal is to install a head box and water pipeline at Dip Hollow spring and replace the exisitng head box and pipeline at Sprout Spring. Project will aid in water and cattle distribution across the Woodruff-Dairy Ridge Allotment.
Proposal to construct a 2.25 mile pipeline connecting the Strawberry Extension Pipeline to a trough at Telephone Hollow. The pipe will be laid in a trench approximately 5 inches by 5 inches.
Proposal to reroute a steep section of trail within the segment from the Dog Lake/Desolation Lake Junction in Mill D to Dog Lake. Purpose is to create a sustainable trail at a lower grade.
The Doyle's are proposing to renew their existing permit to continue the operation and maintenance of a head box and underground water transmission line that is used to convey water from the existing spring on National Forest to private land.
Forest Service alongside Utah Division of Wildlife Resources propose to install four 1800-gallon guzzlers with associated aprons and fencing on Dry and Loafer Mountain to provide perennial, reliable water sources for wildlife.
Solitude Ski Resort has proposed to remove the old Eagle Express chairlift and replace it with a new detachable quad lift. The new lift would be located in a similar alignment.
The proposed project is to install an avalanche control device in the East Castle Area of Alta Ski Resort. The area includes several significant avalanche paths that must be controlled for skiers to ski the area.
Proposal to install head gates and fish screens at the Hilliard and Hovarka irrigation diversions on the East Fork of the Bear River to eliminate fish entrainment, reducing mortality rates for the conservation Bonneville cutthroat trout population.
The Salt Lake Ranger District and Tooele County are proposing to construct a new trailhead on East Hickman Canyon of the Stansbury Mountains in Tooele County.
Proposal is to improve sage grouse winter and brooding habitat and deer winter range by treating juniper on about 1200 acres. The proposal also includes closing 2 miles of user-created roads.
Proposal to pave the two parking areas at the Echo picnic site and build a trail to the restroom. Proposal is intended to provide safer access between the two sites.
Proposal to improve rangeland distribution of livestock by installing two troughs and enhance Sage Grouse habitat by creating up to four wet areas fenced from livestock use.
Proposal to install approximately 2 miles of 2-inch high-density pipe, one water storage tank (20,000 gallon capacity) and six tire troughs (12,000 gallon capacity each) on the Woodruff-Dairy Ridge Allotment.
Proposal is to re-route about 1,000 feet of ATV trail to relocate it outside the fenced compund of the Elk Valley Guard Station. The guard station was fenced to keep livestock and traffic out of the compound.
Proposal to issue a 5 year special use permit to Endurance Utah to operate two recreation events: Skyline Trail Run (marathon and half marathon) and Eden Epic mountain bike race.
This proposed 500 kV transmission line is designed to deliver power to Rocky Mountain Power utility costumers in Utah and the intermountain west. Generation sources are located in central Wyoming.
Reauthorize grazing on six allotments (Red Castle on the Mt. View Ranger District and East Fork-Blacks Fork, Middle Fork-Blacks Fork, Lyman Lake, Little West Fork-Blacks Fork, Elizabeth Mtn. 2 on Evanston Ranger District)
Proposal by the Bureau of Reclamation to remove 1,200 feet of existing chain link fence and replace with 1,500 feet to encase the reservoir and toe of the dam.
Proposal to improve firefighter and public safety by performing maintenance on the Snoqualmie Fire Break road. Activities would include hand crews using chainsaws and brush cutters.
Proposal to establish a class 2 trail (foot traffic only) to a popular climbing area (First Practice Wall), decommission existing social trails, and install an information sign.
Proposal to relocate approximately 300 feet of the West Fork Blacks Fork Road to allow the installation of a culvert where the outlet to Fish Lake crosses the road in the northwest 1/4 of Section 7 T2N R12E. To eliminate a ford and reduce sediment.
Close approximately 25 miles of user-created roads and trails in the Nebo Unit to protect deer and elk winter range;will use barricades, scarify to break up compaction, place water bars to minimize erosion, and post signs.
Renew 6 expiring forest-wide priority use permits for ten years. The new permits will have their user days adjusted based on the use clause in the original permits. With reduction in days, 1 other district permittee was offered a forest wide permit.
Proposal is to authorize grazing on the Franklin Allotment at a level and in a manner consistent with direction in the WCNF Revised Forest Plan, including adaptive management to improve unacceptable conditions where they exist.
Proposal to complete missing sections of the BST, provide access from neighborhoods to NFS lands, provide for a variety of easy, moderate, and loop trails, and disperse users out of American Fork Canyon.
Pleasant Grove City proposes to rebuild their G monument, which is in disrepair and is contributing to an impaired viewshed, soil erosion and unauthorized social trails. It's on the hillside east of town between Battle Creek and Grove Creek trails.
Proposal is to construct about 200 feet of non-motorized trail and a foot bridge on the south side of the highway in lower Logan Canyon to connect Logan City's Gateway Trail to the Riverside Trail (#603) located on the National Forest.
The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
This project has two objectives: (1) install Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) and (2) trap and translocate nuisance beavers to Gilbert Creek of the Mountain View Ranger District.
: The proposed project would extend the existing Red Pine trail to follow a social trail up to Gloria Falls for up to approximately half a mile to reduce impacts to sensitive resources.
The SLRD is proposing to reroute a short section of the GWT (approx. 700 ft.) just west of the junction of the Old Red Pine Trail (# 1315) and Old Red Pine Road in upper Mill Creek Canyon.
Reroute approximately 0.30 miles of the Great Western Trail in Mill Creek Canyon to move it away from the riparian area and lower the overall trail grade.
Proposal to remove juniper in Green Canyon, Logan Dry Canyon and Providence Canyon. Juniper would be removed by hand cutting and the area seeded with browse species to improve the quality and quantity of forage for wildlife.
Proposal is to restore an 1800-foot segment of non-Wilderness trail with a trail machine and a 2000-foot segment in Wilderness using hand tools only. Existing trail is steep, poorly drained, and severely eroded.
The Salt Lake Ranger district is proposing, as part of the Wasatch Water Legacy Partneship, to develop a climbing access manangement plan, including a trailhead, at the site of the Grit Mill in lower Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Proposal to add an upper Grotto trail starting from the existing Ski Lift parking area. The new addition will be approximately 1 mile and will begin above the Grotto area and drop into the existing trail just below the Grotto falls.
This proposal is to replace an existing irrigation water transmission line located in Grove Creek Canyon and to combine several existing uses into a single special use authorization. Permit would be issued for 20 years.
A small commercial timber sale will be used to remove merchantable dead trees that have been infested and killed by the mountain pine beetle. ~200 acres will be treated to reduce hazard trees in a highly recreated area.
Proposal to harvest the roots of approximately 120 acres of Veratrum californicum (Corn lily) from the Uinta NF. An external proponent would use a chemical in the plants to explore and establish medical options for the treatment of certain cancers.
Proposal to improve and maintain wildlife habitat by regenerating aspen through prescribed burning. Also proposing to reduce fuel loads which have been increasing due to bark beetle mortality.
Improve range infrastructure on four allotments on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District. Improvements would consist of improving water systems and infrastructure, adjusting existing fencing, and expanding an existing corral.
The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels and improve vegetation diversity and wildlife habitat over approximately 4,000 acres of aspen, sagebrush, and mountain brush communities.
Project includes construction of a riparian protection fence, replacement of the existing headbox, and placement of a pipeline and trough away from the spring source, at Hidden Spring on the Woodruff-Dairy Ridge Cattle Allotment.
Modify the High Mambo ski run to reduce the pitch and blind spots which have resulted in serious injury to skiers. The project would include filling a depression at the bottom of the run and removing a hump in the middle of the run.
This is a duplicate entry. For information on the project, follow the link "High Uintas Wilderness Domestic Sheep Analysis Project (Ashley and UWC National Forests)" below.
Reinforce shaded fuel break along HWY150 by utilizing POD boundary to provide control feature to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfires, remove public safety hazards, and protect travel corridors. Up to 327ac Roadless affected via cutpileburn
Proposal from the Bureau of Reclamation to replace 2.6 miles of the open Hobble Creek Ditch with a new 24-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline. The proposed action would impact 8.78 acres of National Forest System lands.
Homestead Snowmobiling, now DBA Lofty Peaks, has a 5-year permit to guide snowmobile users on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District. No changes to permit area.
Proposal to burn aspen and sagebrush dominated plant communities to maintain age class/habitat diversity & forage productivity for big game and sagebrush-obligate species and reduce fuel loads in areas adjacent to infrastructure and forest resources.
The Forest Service proposes a lop-and-scatter treatment using chainsaws to restore aspen, shrubs, forbs, and grasses. All live conifers would be removed. Treatments would begin in August to avoid disturbance to nesting migratory birds.
Proposal to replace the existing headbox and connect it to a 1.5 inch polypipe. The pipe will be laid on the ground and will carry water to two troughs just outside of the Chevron pipeline corridor.
Town of Huntsville has submitted an application to reconstruct a culinary water transmission pipeline across National Forest System land. The replacement pipeline would be constructed within an abandoned road through Jefferson Hunt Campground.
Replace the existing aerial transmission line with a buried transmission line along State Route 101 to maintain power to Hardware Ranch and reduce risk to the line from wildfire.
Proposal to relocate the existing Indian Springs road. Work would include construction of 1.9 miles of road at an upland, drier location and obliteration/restoration of 1.6 miles of existing road in the riparian area.
The Forest Service proposed to decommissioning the campground and remove improvements to restore the wetland areas to a more natural state thereby allowing waters to flow into natural channels and floodplains.
Proposal for new spring development (i.e., headbox and fencing), water pipeline (approx. 600 feet), and trough. Proposal would help improve livestock distribution resulting in lighter use across the Gilbert Creek allotment.
A new trough is proposed to pull cattle off the private land (Jones Ranch) on to Forest Service System Lands. Approximately 700 feet of pipe would be buried with a mini excavator. The trench would be about eight inches deep and 12 inches wide.
This proposal is to excavate a portal of a cave in order to restore natural ventilation to another nearby cave. Once access to the cave is restored, exploration will take place to determine if Columbian Grade Emeralds exist.
Proposal to issue Kays Creek Irrigation an authorization for the maximum term of 20-years. Kays Creek Irrigation Company was first issued a special use permit in 1966 for reconstruction of a water diversions and related water transmission pipeline.
The Brighton LDS Girls Camp proposes to amend its permit for building upgrades to meet ABA Accessibility Standards. All construction work is within previously disturbed areas and/or on existing structures.
The Brighton LDS Girls Camp is proposing to remove the underground tank and replace it with a larger, 8,000 gal. above ground tank on a new concrete pad to meet the State of Utah Division of Drinking Water standards.
Proposal to reroute a steep and eroded section of the trail along an elevation contour line to the east. The reroute would be approximately 1/3 of a mile, and would place the trail to a greater extent on Forest Service lands.
The SLRD is proposing to reroute three short sections (approx. 0.5 miles combined) of the Great Western Trail (# 1900G5) in Lambs Canyon to move the old trail out of the riparian area and to improve the grades and drainage.
This is a joint proposal between the Spanish Fork Grazing Association and the Forest Service to re-locate their corral facilities along the Highway 6 Corridor to a new location in lower Diamond Fork Canyon.
The Heber-Kamas District is planning to construct a 0.5-mile fence on the south side of the Ledgefork Developed Campground to prevent permitted cattle on the Weber River livestock allotment from entering the campground.
Proposal is to rehabilitate and protect riparian and stream habitats by delineating dispersed campsites along the river and closing unauthorized "hill climb" trails; the gate would be moved further up the road to get parking away from the river.
Project would construct a new access road affecting up to 0.6 acres to two culinary water storage reservoirs and would restore the existing 1.6acre access road. Access to existing ROW will be blocked by future development.
Proposed project would thin up to 246 acres of overstocked mixed conifer in previously harvested stands located on the Logan District to increase stand health and vigor and reduce the risk of mountain pine beetle infestation.
Crown Castle and UDOT are requesting special use permits to construct and operate a fiber optic system that includes traffic cameras and other information systems to enable UDOT to remotely monitor traffic and weather conditions in the area.
Proposal to reroute a trail to address resource damage. The reroute will include constructing 0.3 miles of new trail and removing 0.15 miles of old trail.
Project would authorize the proposal to install an approximately 625-foot by 125-foot exclosure fence around a wet meadow area to protect sage-grouse habitat in the Little Valley Allotment, Vernon Management Area.
Proposal to route pipelines through a portion of the Little Valley and Sharpes Allotments to deliver water to three troughs on the Bennion Allotment and Vernon Campground. A solar pump will be required.
Commercially harvest approximately 115 timbered acres in and around Lodgepole Campground to remove overstocked, suppressed and hazardous trees, and reduce stand densities to create healthier forest conditions.
Remove junipers in Logan canyon and Lefthand fork by lop and scatter, lop and pile burn, and mastication over 2867ac to reduce the risk of wildfires on surrounding communities, while also restoring age class and structure of the vegetation.
The Logan Ranger District proposes to authorize two new utility poles to allow the City of Logan to install a fiber optic line that would run from Third Dam along the Logan River to its facility at Dewitt Springs.
The Logan Ranger District proposes to authorize Logan City to install a fiber optic line from its existing line at Third Dam on the Logan River to its facility at Dewitt Springs. The project would require the installation of two new utility poles.
A proponent has requested adding approx. 1.6mi of system trail from Logan Dry Canyon Trail to Logan Peak. Trail was likely constructed by CCC and previously a system trail that was removed. Approximately 50% of the trail would need repairs.
The Forest Service is proposing to acquire a building and 1.269 acres of land within which it is situated. The building is currently leased by the Forest Service and the land is owned by the Utah Department of Transportation.
The existing trough would be moved from the dispersed camping site which has grown bigger over the years. The new trough location is approximately 260 feet from the current location.
Proposal to commercially remove dead overstory trees greater than 8 inches within 241 acres of spruce-fir stands between Lost Lake and the Bald Mountain Overlook to improve soil, water, and vegetation conditions within Upper Provo Watershed.
Proposal to construct 1.14 miles of trail on Forest Service Land between the Farmington City and the Forest Service parking area for the existing Upper Farmington Creek trail.
The Brighton has proposed a mountain biking trail that would be 2.7 miles long, with an average tread width of 5 feet, starting at the top of Majestic lift and ending at the bottom of the Great Western lift.
Proposal to replace/relocate the existing Lower Muddy Spring Trough in Cedar Hollow. The primary purpose of this water development is to provide water to the allotment, which will improve livestock distribution.
Regenerate aspen and sagebrush to improve wildlife habitat in lower Sage Creek. Timber harvest would remove conifers on about 180 acres and create fuels for prescribed burning on about 450 acres.
Lyman Lake Recreation Camp proposes to install one six-vault and one two-vault, permanent, waterless restrooms (CXT) to manage sanitation needs.
Lyman Lake Recreation Camp is proposing to install one six vault and one two vault, permanent,
Proposal to masticate approximately 2,747 acres of Juniper within a 3,780-acre project boundary to provide protection of habitat from high intensity wildfire near the Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area.
Project would replace the existing culinary water collection & transmission system in Maple Canyon to replace existing system. Project would temporarily affect Mapleton roadless area via overland equipment and truck access.
Proposal to thin Oak and Juniper brush in order to create defensible space and shaded fuel breaks. A variety of treatment methods will be used to manipulate the stand structure and composition including mastication, lop and scatter, and cut and chip.
Proposal from Mapleton City to install a municipal waterline from their existing infrastructure in Maple Canyon across 1,950 linear feet of Forest System Lands. The 50-foot construction width will impact 2.23 acres.
Mapleton Irrigation Company proposes to improve their existing irrigation canal in Maple Canyon to improve efficacy and reduce future maintenance and erosion risks.
Develop a spring for stock water use on the Nephi-Salt Creek Allotment. The water will be collected in a head box and delivered to two 1,200 gallon troughs via 100 feet of buried 1.5 inch diameter pipeline.
The project proposes a controlled burn to remove dead standing conifers, restore soil nutrients, and stimulate aspen regeneration. Fire would also aid in restoration of the forest understory component and increase habitat for bighorn sheep.
Proposal to develop a trailhead that would have a vault toilet, bulletin boards, and a system of designed dispersed camping locations including graveled roads and parking spurs. Located in an area that has been used many years for dispersed camping.
The FS propposes to authorize recreation residence use in 3 tracts (Porter Fork, Elbow Fork & Firs) involving 69 cabins in MIll Creek Canyon for a 20 year period. Existing permits expire at the end of 2008.
Proposal from Rocky Mountain Power to rebuild and relocate portions of the electric transmission lines in Mill Creek Canyon, in order to mitigate wildfire hazards posed by the aging line.
Proposal to construct shaded fuel breaks to break up the continuity of unhealthy stands, connect natural barriers to provide protective buffers around infrastructure and assist with fire suppression efforts.
Owner proposal to build an addition to accommodate new indoor bathroom. Cabin sewer line will be connected to the new Mill D sewer line to comply with Salt Lake Valley Health Department requirements.
The Salt Lake Ranger District is proposing to implement a fuel-break demonstration project in the Mill D North Fork cabin area in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
SLRD is proposing to continue a shaded fuelbreak along a section of road in the Mill D Recreation Residence community in Big Cottonwood Canyon. We propose to extend the project to complete the Mill D loop, treating an additional 5,000 feet
Sanitation-salvage harvest approximately 230 timbered acres focusing on removal of high risk, insect-infested, diseased, dead and hazardous trees within Mill hollow Campground and adjacent stands.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources proposes a wildlife habitat restoration project including the planting of bitterbrush and sagebrush on 51 acres of National Forest System land in Millville Canyon.
Proposal to realign 700 linear feet of FSR 20168 at milepost 5.17 on a stable slope to circumvent the unstable slump on the existing road prism. Abandoned road alignment will be obliterated.
The proposal is to reconstruct about 5 miles of the Millville Peak and Logan Peak roads for public safety because a power cable buried beneath the road is becoming increasingly exposed and the road can no longer be maintained.
Snowbird proposes to install 1.4 miles of snowmaking pipe in Mineral Basin on existing, previously disturbed Lupine Loop and Bird Nest ski trails. The snowmaking pipe installation would result in approximately 7 acres of disturbance.
Proposal is to reauthorize grazing on 4 sheep allotments (Blake Hollow, Bountiful, Dry Bread, and Little Monte) using Forest Plan standards and guidelines to manage use.
Project would improve Boreal toad habitat in 2 locations on the Ogden Ranger District by improving pond and riparian habitat at Buck Spring and Davenport Spring
Forest Service is proposing a two-phase vegetation treatment (i.e., ladder fuel, dead or dying, small tree, encroaching conifer removal; limbing mature trees)on lands around Monte Cristo Guard Station (historic) and several out-buildings.
Solitude proposes to construct an aerial adventure course and a tubing hill uphill from the Moonbeam Base Area, between Last Run and Hal's Hollow ski trails.
The proposal includes closing SR 150 to all public travel at intermittent periods over two days and involves crashing a vehicle off the road east of Bald Mountain Pass.
Proposal to improve the trail alignment and increase safety for trail users. Last year multiple rockslides occurred on the old route and even as the Utah Conservation Crew was working this season, rockslides continued.
The trail would be 2.7 miles long, with an average tread width of 5 feet, Brighton has proposed a mountain biking trail starting at the top of Majestic lift and ending at the bottom of the Great Western lift.
Logan Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to construct a trailhead and trails on National Forest System lands, with some sections of trail located within the Wellsville Mountains Wilderness.
The NEON research sites include the construction, maintenance, and operation of ecological observation and experiment stations within w/in Red Butte RNA to study land use, invasive species, and urban effects for 10-15 years.
NEON is requesting a short-term permit (1-year) for access and to conduct preliminary geotechnical analysis in Red Butte Canyon, a Forest Service Research Natural Area (RNA).
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to install long-term weather monitoring equipment near the Bear River Ranger Station.
The NRCS proposes to install a SNOTEL site at the existing Mill Creek snow course. The site would be 150sqft with a 20 ft meteorological tower, precipitation can, snow pillow, precipitation gage, and electronics shelter.
Construct cattle corrals that are approximately 30 by 30 feet of steel panels. The purpose of the corral is to hold cattle at the site until they can be trailered off the Forest.
Proposal to put native fish (Bonneville Cutthroat trout) back into Nebo Creek before non-native fish swim upstream into this area. UDWR would install a fish barrier to prevent fish from swimming over or through it.
Proposal from SLDPU to modify authorized water storage and transmission infrastructure on NFS lands in Neff%u2019s Canyon. Portions of the infrastructure have aged and are in need of repair or replacement.
The Forest Service proposes to add three non-motorized trails to the designated trail system to allow for trail maintenance. The proposed Ruth Lake Climbing Wall, Stone Garden, and Lilly Lake trails are along the Highway 150 corridor.
In order to provide public access that avoids private land, there is a need to construct 0.25 mile of new system trail connecting the Bicentennial Trail to National Forest System land.
Proposal to construct a well and related appurtenances (water well, submerged pump, meter, control box, buried power lines, and subsurface piping on NFS lands adjacent to the Theater in the Pines Group Campground and Mt. Timpanogos Trailhead.
Proposal to use commercial timber harvest (salvage sales) to remove the dead overstory, reforest with spruce seedlings where needed, and close the no longer needed roads. This DNA is tiered to the original North Heber Salvage Project EA.
The proposal would remove bark beetle killed timber, supplement existing regeneration of spruce-fir to meet forest plan stocking rates, and obliterate the old road prisms, temporary roads, and skid trails. No new system roads are propoposed.
Proposal to masticate 60-80 percent (6,911 acres) of the juniper within the treatment units on the east facing slope of the Stansbury mountain range in order to improve wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuel buildup, and improve livestock forage.
In partnership with Oakley City, UT and South Summit Trails Foundation, the USFS proposes to construct two sections of trail to create loop system trails that intersect with Oakley City trails. Trail length will be 0.1 miles for each trail.
Authorizes Ogden City to construct, operate, and maintain an adminitrative access road to a 300,000 gal. water storage tank, which they are constructing on Private Land. The access road will be appx. 15 ft. wide and will cross appx. 700 ft. NFS Land.
Project includes replacement of an existing Ogden City waterline from the water tank to the Forest boundary. Waterline will follow the roadway. Area affected is about 1 acre.
The Ogden Ranger District is preparing a supplemental EIS in response to a March 7, 2012 court order instructing the Forest Service to address deficiencies in the previous EIS and record of decision for the Ogden Travel Plan.
Forest Service proposes to realign multiple sections of the Jardine Juniper Trail to make it sustainable and provide a safe trail for non-motorized recreation use. Sections are very eroded, unsustainable, and difficult for users to ascend/descend.
The Forest proposes to sell approximately 5.75 acres of federal land managed by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest to fund construction of a new office building for the Salt Lake Ranger District.
The City of Orem is proposing to reconstruct an existing water transmission line across National Forest System lands (NFS). The reconstruction line would be place in the same location and covered with existing native material.
Proposal to relocate the Packhard trailhead 0.3 miles up the road to where the current dispersed site is located, re-route the trail to the trailhead, rehabilitate the current trail section and close the trailhead to overnight camping.
Proposal to treat approximately 2,000 acres using mechanical bull hog equipment and chainsaws to masticate, hand cut, lop and scatter, pile and burn or chip; or broadcast burn excess fuels in the area.
Proposal to construct a utility right-of-way and widen the existing Albion Basin Road (National Forest System Route (NFSR) 028)to improve access to the proposed Patsey Marley Hill Property and Subdivision.
Payson City will construct a new buried 12.4 kV electric transmission line. Proposed right-of-way is approximately 2500 feet in length and 20 feet in width, along the Forest Boundary in section 21.
The Ogden Ranger District proposes to expand the parking area at Pelican Beach on the east side of Pineview Reservoir. The proposed expansion is in response to an increase in recreation demand for the Pelican Beach area.
The building is to be expanded 8ft to the North East along the 20ft length of the structure. The existing roof line will be maintained. The new expansion will be accessed via an interior man-door from the existing structure.
Utah Climate Center operates a weather sensor tower in Peter Sinks. The proposal is to install an additional tower nearby to facilitate transmitting signals to Logan Peak for real time monitoring of winter conditions.
Stabilize the river bank and protect from further erosion by installing approximately 165 feet of rock rip-rap and willow pole plantings along the west bank of the Provo River in Pine Valley, located NE of Woodland, UT.
Rocky Mountain Power will convert overhead power lines to underground lines from the Forest boundary below Pineview Dam along Rt. 158 including lines to three recreation sites: Windsurfer Beach, Port Ramp Marina, and Ogden Pineview Yacht club.
The Forest Service proposes to mark and designate and area for open swimming at Pineview Reservoir, making it easily accessible for swimmers and giving them a location that is safe to swim in limits the potential for accidents with boats.
Forest Service in cooperation with UDWR, proposes to place artificial structures via boat in the deep water portions of Pineview Reservoir to allow young panfish (yellow perch, black crappie) an enhanced opportunity for survival from predation.
Proposed project is to repair and improve facilities at and adjacent to Pineview Trailhead and Port Ramp within existing recreation sites, make road improvements and connections, and to construct a new parking area.
Project involves treatment of maple and oak communities to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce fuels in the wildland urban interface on approximately 270 acres near the old Snow Basin road.
Proposal to place between 8 and 11 anchors along approximately 275 feet of a tire water break. Due to low water conditions at Pineview this year, the cove at Cemetery Point would not be accessible.
Yacht Club at Pineview Reservoir has submitted a request to the Forest Service regarding replacing the existing breakwater line with a new breakwater system. The purpose of the project is to reduce the impact of waves in marina generated by boats.
We are proposing to decommission two high elevation dams. The strategic decommissioning of these dams would promote a balanced ecological landscape, while allowing forest resources and conservation efforts to be focused on more important projects.
It is proposed to harvest dead and infested Engelmann spruce within the 27 acres area of the Piuta Organizational Camp. No temporary roads are proposed.
Burnett Oil Company has submitted an application for permit to drill a test well. The Forest Service will analyze impacts on surface resources. The Bureau of Land Management will be a cooperating agency and will analyze subsurface impacts
Proposal to reconstruct a portion of the Grove Creek Canyon intake and screen structure on the in-stream diversion, and to replace the existing Battle Creek Canyon screened intake and concrete weir with a new style in stream Coranda type screen.
The City of Pleasant Grove proposes to divert water from the Pleasant Grove Irrigation Company's existing pipeline, located at the Grove Creek Trailhead, into their existing irrigation system.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources desires to conduct a habitat restoration project to prevent loss of understory and Phase II juniper expansion. Juniper trees encroaching into sagebrush and meadow areas would be lopped and scattered.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources desires to conduct a habitat restoration project to prevent loss of understory and Phase II juniper expansion. Juniper trees encroaching into sagebrush and meadow areas would be lopped and scattered.
Proposal to re-install a culvert (9 foot diameter by 40 foot long) on Pole Canyon Creek to reduce sediment from existing traffic and provide a safer access route for recreationists using dispersed camping sites in the Canyon.
Restore ponderosa pine stand and reduce fuel loading on 3,900 acre. Fall dead hazard trees within 150' of Mirror Lake Highway on both sides of road adjacent to prescribed fire area.
Proposal is to issue a new SUP to replace expired permit. SUP is for operation and maintenance of an 8-inch sanitary sewer outfall line (.6 miles located on NFS land) to serve the Powder Mountain Ski Resort area.
The existing special uses permit allows for 3 yurts to be located and rented on National Forest Lands at Green Canyon. This is a modification in the permit to increase service days by 20 percent and add 600 days to allow for summer use of the yurts.
Proposal to relocation powerline from aerial to underground burial whose primary purpose is to eliminate the risk of wildfire from downed powerline. Existing overhead lines and equipment will be removed and buried on approx. 0.5 miles of NFS lands.
Proposal consists of authorizing a special use permit to refurbish and use an existing unauthorized 1900-foot segment of road across National Forest to access a private parcel of land.Road will be gated and motorized use restricted to the landowner.
Proposal by Provo City Public Utility for a 30 foot by 30 foot easement to install and bury electrical power/conduit, sewer piping, storm water piping, and culinary water piping.
Proposal to realign up to 1.5 miles of motorized ATV trail on and around an existing seasonally-open route in the Public Grove area near the Avon-Liberty Divide road.
Questar Pipeline Company is proposing to modify an existing natural gas facilities on its southern pipeline transmission system, known as the Questar ML 41 Project.
The Salt Lake Ranger District proposes to authorize Questar to replace 3.26 miles of existing 16-inch natural gas pipeline, known as the Questar Main Line 3.
Alta has proposed to construct a buried 1-to-2-million-gallon tank to store water for snowmaking. This tank would be located adjacent to the existing 100,000-gallon Quincy Mine tank and tied into the existing snowmaking system.
The Qwest Communications dba Century Link provided GIS data sets and excel spreadsheets to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache N.F. displaying the location of all telecommunication lines they believe located on NFS lands.
The Qwest Communications dba Century Link provided GIS data sets and excel spreadsheets to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache N.F. displaying the location of all telecommunication lines they believe located on NFS lands.
The old Snow Cup service road would be widened using cut and fill to allow snowcats to access and groom the Race Course run terrain with less required snow on the ground.
Range improvement projects have been proposed on multiple allotments for the HKRD, specifically Bear Hole, Currant Creek, Mud Creek Sheep, North Streeper, Water Hollow, West Fork. Types of projects include water systems, fence, corral,
Proposed improvements include; South Low Pass Fence for the Currant Creek Allotment, Sheep Corrals for the Nobletts and Wolf Creek Allotments, Hoy Hollow Waterline for the West Fork Allotment, and the Three Forks Spring for the East Daniels Allotment
Permit Holders Ron and Carol Rankin are applying to have their current permit for spring development, water storage tank and transmission line reissued for an additional 20 year term.
Proposal to construct a segment of BST in Rattlesnake Gulch to meet design parameters required by the BST master-document, and by the Forest Service Handbook design parameters for Class III mountain bike trail. Will also reroute the top 0.25 miles.
To re-issue a special use permit to Alpine City for operating and maintaining water diversion structures and water transmission line from Alpine Grove and Box Elder Springs.
This proposal calls for a 15 year re-issuance of the recreation special use permit for the Wasatch Mountain Club on the Salt Lake Ranger District. The permit would be re-issued for the continued purpose of operating and maintaining a clubhouse.
To re-issue a special use permit for the Smith Ditch for operating and maintaining a irrigation pipeline-ditch, with flume, to transport water. The permit area covers 2.25 acres and/or 2 miles.
To re-issue a special use permit to Lehi City for operating and maintaining water collection and transmission facilities, all within an area known as School House Spring.
To re-issue a special use permit to North Fork Special Services District for operating and maintaining a water transmission line, diverting overflow water from the Theatre-in-the-Pines water system to a storage tank owed by permittee.
To re-issue a special use permit to Provo City Park and Recreation for operating and maintaining a water transmission line for irrigation at White Pine Spring.
To re-issues a special use permit for operating and maintaining water collection headbox, water transmission line, 100,000 gallon steel storage tank, and chlorinator house.
To re-issue a special use permit to Utah State Hospital for operating and maintain water collection and transmission facilities all within the area known as Slate Canyon.
USFS proposal to provide water for existing livestock grazing areas in the Red Hollow and upper Wignal areas. A water powered generator and solar powered generator will be installed to pump water.
Proposal to reissue a 30-year term special use permit to Salt Lake City Corporation, Public Utilities Division, authorizing the historic Red Pine Dam and reservoir located in the Red Pine Fork of Little Cottonwood Creek.
Proposal to realign the trail to meet the ten percent grade that travels cross-slope. Project will improve drainage and to keep tread at the desired 2-3 foot width. Proposed structure improvements near the Maybird Junction to keep people on trail.
Proposal includes a combination of commercial timber harvesting, pre-commercial thinning, and prescribed fire to treat approx. 13,263 acres. Access to the project area would involve use of temporary and existing roads.
Proposal to masticate, lop and scatter a shaded fuel break, and cut and chip on public, private, and state lands in coordination with City and County. Juniper and Oak brush treatments to reduce fire hazard on 30-60% of NFS lands.
Silver Lake Flat Dam and Reservoir are located in the UWCNF (Pleasant Grove Ranger District) in northern Utah County, within the American Fork-Dry Creek Watershed.
Snowbasin Resort has proposed to place two Gaz-ex exploders at the top of Mt. Allen for the purpose of avalanche mitigation and operation of the tram in years of heavy snowfall.
Proposal is to reinforce natural fish barrier in the Right Hand Fork of the Logan River with native materials (rock) to prevent reinvasion of non-native brown trout following DWR's introduction of native Bonneville cutthroat trout in this area.
The proposal involves installation of a fish barrier in the Right Hand Fork of the Logan River to prevent the reinvasion of brown trout, which is a non-native species, following a treatment to remove them.
Proposal from Provo City to install 1,200ft of 24in HDPE pipe, 5ft in the ground, construct a 500ft stream channel, install a 20ft X 20ft detention basin and energy dissipator, and construct 3 cascading pool structures in Rock Canyon Creek.
Proposal from Provo City to improve 0.58 miles of existing trails, create 0.35 miles of new connecting trails, and install two bridges across the ephemeral streambed in Rock Canyon.
The purpose of this proposal is to improve skier flow in the Rock Dipper area where the Big Dipper and Rock N' Roll ski runs merge. The Big Dipper ski run would be modified by filling a depression between the two ski runs.
RMP alter 4 sections of powerlines, placing 3 underground and adding covered conductor to another. This will remove the powerline from USFS lands in one section. Project will reduce potential for wildfire ignition or to be affected by wildfires.
Proponent proposes to do maintenance and install 3 new structures along the existing Naughton to Ben Lomond Power Line within their current right of way. The purpose of the project is to reduce slack in the line.
The UWCNF proposes: 3,369 acres of stand clearcut with leave trees; 2,770 acres of two-aged stand clearcut with reserves; 0.75 miles of new specified road construction; 46.7 miles of temporary road construction; and 15.2 miles of temporary road use.
SPLORE is requesting the re-issuance of their O & G permit for a 10- year term. Their current permit is set to expire in May 2014. SPLORE serves children and adults with disabilities and special health care needs.
UDOT proposes to install an automated weather station approx. 70' off of the roadway on SR-144 below Tibble Fork Reservoir. This station would be used for winter snowpack and weather record keeping to assist with avalanche forecasting for AF Canyon.
Thin encroaching pinyon-juniper in a previously chained area to improve mule deer habitat. Brush hog mature pinyon-juniper stands to create openings to enhance vegeative diversity. Close and reseed user-created roads and trails.
The Logan Ranger District proposes to relocate a 1.2 mile stretch of Saddle Creek Road, located within the riparian area and stream channel of Saddle Creek, onto a bench 0.1 miles to the west of its current location.
1100 ac of sagebrush will be treated mechanically (600ac) and with prescribed fire (500ac); to create patchy and diverse habitats, only 20 to 30% of the mechanical areas will be treated and low intensity fire will be used in the burn areas.
The Proposal is to use prescribed fire and and mechanical treatment to treat about 1000 acres consisting mostly of sagebrush. The purpose of the project is to increase wildlife habitat diversity in sagebrush communities.
Small food plots will be established in up to 10 locations. The project will enhance winter forage sources for wild turkeys in the lower reaches of Salt Creek Canyon and eliminate the need for supplemental feeding.
A land exchange involving 4.17 acres of National Forest system land in Holladay for about 2 acres of non-federal land in Cottonwood Heights. Both properties are urban land. An office building, work center & warehouse would be located on the site,
A recreation event permit for the 3D Archery Shoot held on the Salt Lake RD. Competition and related activities are hosted at Brighton and Solitude Resorts. Participants ride Solitude and Brighton lifts to the top of the ski areas and hike down&shoot
Amend winter travel plan to to provide exemptions for homeowner use of over the snow vehicles in Albion Basin. The purpose is to provide access to private land while addressing safety issues within Alta Ski Area
The purpose of this project is to improve timber stand conditions by reintroducing low to mixed severity fire within the Ponderosa pine and brush cover types promoting a more natural fire regime and creating the environment for regeneration to occur.
Proposal would remove sand from a seasonally inundated area of Pineview Reservoir to be used to line a pipeline supplying water to a campground.Gravel would be removed from an old abandoned road to improve area roads. No vegetation will be removed.
Project would construct 0.77 miles of connector trails allowing access between the lower and upper parcels of Santaquin City to connect the trails between the two parcels.
The Forest Service is responding to an application from Santaquin City to construct two debris basins on National Forest System Lands as part of a larger project to protect homes and development from flooding and/or debris flows.
Proposal to conduct geotechnical investigations using a large truck and drill rig on USFS property including three boreholes that will extend into the earth approximately 45-60 feet deep. The bore holes are between 4-6 inches in diameter.
Treat approximately 345 acres of sagebrush with a Bullhog/masticator, lop and scatter approximately 630 acres of pinyon/juniper, obliterate 2 miles of nonsystem roads and trails. Seed with native grasses and forbs.
Proposal to increase the size of the Sheep Creek project area prescribed burn and allow for the construction of a section of control line that would increase safety of fire personnel implementing the project.
Reduce Juniper density to improve mule deer habitat and modify fuel loading by treating Juniper using a Bullhog/masticator. Create 6.6 miles of a new ATV trail. Change the maintenance designation of Old Sheep Creek Rd from level 2 to level 1.
Proposal to replace the boardwalk, located in BCC. All existing boardwalk, bridges, and fishing piers will be replaced in current location and the boardwalk will be widened from 6 to 8%u2019 to better accommodate visitors with disabilities
Stabilize the Silver Lake dam to reduce environmental and public safety hazards in the event of a dam failure. The proposed action includes drilling and blasting to lower the lake's spillway by 5-8 feet and plugging the outlet.
Proposal to install approximately 2.3 miles of new conduit along the National Forest System Road (NFSR) 010 and FR 008 to Silver Lake Flat Reservoir and 2 cellular antenna nodes (35-foot tall poles).
These six special use permits (maintain 4 water transmition lines, maintain 1 irrigation ditch and 1 monument and access trail) are located in the Pleasant Grove Ranger District in Utah County. 5 of these SUP have been re-scope in 2012.
Alta Ski Lifts proposed to install a series of avalanche snow fences above the Devil's Castle Road within the ski area permit boundary. The two fences would be installed in avalanche start zones providing safety to the public and ski area employees.
Ski Utah has proposed to increase the area where they can guide skiers. The addition will assist with the logistics of their "interconnect" and allow for operation when the Highway 2 Heaven is closed.
Ski Utah proposal to renew their special use permit to continue operating a daylong, guided ski tour called The Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour, for the next 10 operating seasons. No changes are proposed to the conditions of the permit.
Proposal from the Utah State Hospital to develop Knight Springs located up Slate Canyon by installing new water pipeline. The project would provide sufficient, high quality drinking water to the patients and residents of the hospital.
Proposal to add 2 more directional loops to phase 1 in the Slate Creek drainage area. This will be a 9.2 mile, class 3 trail system with an 18 inch tread. A 0.4 mi access trail will also be constructed from Yellow Pine trail to Yellow Pine Campground
Proposal to construct approximately 4.8 miles of mountain bike trail in partnership with South Summit Trails Foundation to create loop systems that flow and drain properly.
The Forest Service proposes treatments to reduce both the amount and continuity of woody fuels, to remove hazard trees associated with travel ways, to harvest beetle-killed or infested trees, and to create a mix of tree ages and species.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF proposes treatments to reduce both the amount and continuity of woody fuels, to remove hazard trees associated with travel ways, to harvest beetle-killed or infested trees, and to create a mix of tree ages and species.
AT&T proposes to construct a wireless communications facility (90 feet by 25 feet fenced enclosure, 80-foot Monopine antenna, equipment shelter, generator, and propane tank) at Snowbasin Ski Area, adjacent to the Skyline-Great Western Trailhead.
Proposal includes two projects at Snowbasin Ski Area: 1) installation of an additional tower between two existing towers on the Needles Gondola; and 2) clearing of trees and slope grading on a short connector trail between School Hill and Becker Face
Snowbasin to fill in the grotto which is at the bottom of the Bear Hollow run. This fill-in will alleviate congestion problems and help provide safer uses.
Replace Middle Bowl lift, currently a fixed-grip triple chairlift, with a detachable four- or six-person chairlift. The lift would be 4,767 feet long, with a top drive terminal, bottom terminal, and 16 intervening lift towers.
The Ogden Ranger District proposes to authorize improvements to a natural sink pond to hold an additional 20 acre-feet of water for snowmaking capability at Snowbasin Ski Resort.
Snowbasin is proposing to install 2 GAZEX exploders and accompanying shelter in the Strawberry area that will assist in safer avalanche mitigation. This site is within the current ski resort permit boundary. Work would be done by hand and helicopter.
Snowbasin to grade skiers left hillside with the cut material moved to the downhill side of the road to expand the overall width of the run to create safer runs and less congestion.
Project would implement sanitation harvest on live and dead trees, improve stand and ecosystem health, and reduce fuel loading to reduce risk of Balsam Wooly Adelgid and improve stand conditions across 250-acres in Snowbasin Resort
Proposal for a 5-year Research Permit Authorization for an avalanche management study area in Mary Ellen Gulch for the winters of 2017-2022 to improve the understanding of avalanche dynamics and develop effective means of snow safety.
Snowbird proposes to replace the Gadzoom chairlift with a detachable six-passenger chairlift in the same alignment as the existing and construct a chair storage facility at the top terminal, while removing hazard fuels.
Snowbird Ski Resort proposes installation of a Howitzer in Mineral Basin for avalanche control on both Forest Service and private lands. Snowbird currently conducts avalanche reduction in Mineral Basin using hand charges and Avalaunchers.
Snowbird proposes to replace the Mineral Basin Express in the same alignment as existing, with a detachable six-passenger chairlift and raise the top terminal by approximately 6 feet to a similar elevation as the existing Summit Restaurant.
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is proposing to construct and operate a lower ability level mountain bike trail near the Big Emma ski run - approx 1.25 miles
Snowbird Ski Resort proposes an extension of the Path to Paradise ski run. Approximately 480 feet of Forest Service land through the Twin Peaks inventoried roadless area would be graded, resulting in a continuous 12-foot-wide track.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Snowbird Ski Area to enhance beginner terrain in the Baby Thunder Area by adding two conveyors, and completing minor grading to the areas around those conveyors.
Snowbird is proposing to construct phase 2 of its mountain bike trail system.The proposed trail would be roughly 1.5 miles long, up to 6 feet wide, with a grade and level of difficulty appropriate for beginner/intermediate riders.
Snowbird is proposing to install and operate (under a communications use lease) a DAS comprised of eight cellular nodes and accompanying fiber optic cable within its permitted boundary
Snowbird is proposing to install a new snowmaking line within their existing permit boundary in Mineral Basin. The line would be installed to the East of Baldy Express lift along the Birds Nest and Lupine Loop trails on private and NFS land
Snowbird, Wasatch Adaptive Sports, and the Steve Young Foundation propose to build a 20-by-20-foot covered picnic pavilion at the site of the adaptive playground, and to dredge the accessible fishing pond
The proposed project involves construction and installation of 16 Wyssen Towers (nine on NFS lands; seven on private lands). Total disturbance for all towers would be less than 0.1 acre within Snowbird SUP area.
Proposal to construct approximately 1 mile of new access road, across the Ashley NF and UWC NF, and then begin small-scale hardrock mining operations for decorative calcite on the Ashley NF, near the headwaters of Iron Mine Creek.
The goal of this project is to connect ATV trail 820 to FS Road 262. Currently, both of these routes are old logging roads that according to the 2007 Uinta Travel Plan dead end after a short road spur.
Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year special use permit to the Society for Creative Anachronism for the Harvest Festival, which incorporates activities related to pre-17th century Europe.
Beginner terrain improvement on three existing trails, including additional grading and widening. Two carpets would be installed along with a pre-approved sprung structure between Last Chance Lodge and the vehicle shop. Affecting up to 16ac
Solitude Mountain Resort is proposing to improve the skiing experience and snow surface quality in the Apex Express terrain pod by widening Blue Spruce ski trail and adding snow making infrastructure along the north western edge of Blue Spruce.
Solitude proposes to upgrade and realign the existing Down and Out mountain biking trail and build two new trails: an uphill mountain biking trail and a multi-use trail. A pump track between the Down and Out and the multi-use trail is also proposed.
Solitude Mountain Resort is proposing to re-design and construct an expansion to the Last Chance Mining camp day lodge that was initially approved in the Jan. 15, 2002 Record of Decision
Solitude Mountain Resort proposes to construct an access road on NFS land to connect to a parking lot on their private property. Additionally, Solitude proposes to construct temporary administration facilities on private and NFS lands.
Solitude will realign the existing conveyor, maintenance road, and containing rock wall, as well as regrade the project area. The project will increase on-snow skier circulation and availability of terrain.
Solitude proposes to construct approximately 11 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails located on NFS lands and adjacent private lands between the Roundhouse Restaurant and the Moonbeam Base Area.
Solitude Mountain Resort is proposing to place a “magic carpet” style conveyor lift adjacent to (north of) the Link lift and the Moonbeam base lodge.
Solitude proposes to improve its existing snowmaking infrastructure system through the expansion and improvement of Stilling Pond, the construction of two new snowmaking valve houses, the implementation of new snowmaking pipelines and coverage.
Solitude Mountain Resort is proposing to relocate their Yurt to a new location adjacent to the Sunrise lift and operate it year-round and to widen a corner at the intersection of Little Dollie and Pokey Pine ski runs to enhance the skier visibility.
Solitude Mountain Resort is proposing to amend its special use permit to realign and upgrade the Summit lift within their existing permitted boundary. The existing lift is a 32-year-old fixed-grip double chair that accesses Honeycomb Canyon
Solitude proposes a combined sewer, power and water utility line, from the Last Chance Lodge to the On-Mountain Yurt. The sewer and water lines would be in separate trenches, follow NorthStar and cross Mill B South Fork Creek.
Solitude proposes the construction of a small shed to house waste and an existing generator. The shed will have an approximately 2,000 square foot footprint and take place on entirely previously disturbed lands.
Proposal to install fiber optic line within the existing RMP powerline and replace two power poles within the current linear right of way in Solitude Area.
Project would authorize a new SUP to the Sons of Utah Pioneers for operation and maintenance of the existing memorial monument on North Ogden Pass adjacent to County Highway 162. The current permit has expired.
Reconstruct and/or realign the Herd Hollow-Seep Hollow pasture fence on the South Cache allotment as follows: 2Âť miles reconstructed in existing locations, Âť mile removed from unsuitable locations, Âť mile realigned to a more suitable location.
To maintain the waterline, project would replace 4.6 miles of the South Oak Brush water transmission pipeline and redevelop two existing spring collection areas on the Vernon unit of the Spanish Fork Ranger District
To issue a 50 year term permit to South Utah Valley Electric Service District (SESD) for a buried power line along the shoulder of the Nebo Loop road beginning at the mouth of Payson Canyon and ending at the White Pine Communications site.
Proposal to replace and realign water infrastructure at the Weber Basin Job Corps Center by order of the State of Utah Division of Drinking Water, within its campus by Dec. 31, 2020. South Weber City will be implementing the project.
Proposal to have travel dates that open prior to Memorial Day, align more with gate intervals, align with county road agreements, align with concessionaires operating plan and allow access to private inholdings and access to FS lands by forest users.
Expand the parking at Spring Creek to accommodate approximately twice the number of vehicle parking spots (50 total) currently available now and install a double CXT style restroom.
The proposal involves constructing a new 0.3 mile section (re-route) of non-motorized trail from the Bridger Look-Off area to the upper group site area of the Spring Hollow Campground. Sections of two other trails will be decommissioned.
Proposal to develop a cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network at Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon, and to plow an existing paved parking lot in Spruces Campground.
Proposal to relocate two roads to improve watershed and riparian health while maintaining motorized vehicle access to Squaw Creek area. Proposal is to move Squaw Creek road out of the RHCA and move Streeper Creek road to a new location.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Pacificorp to relocate a 0.5-mile segment of an existing transmission line onto National Forest System lands to avoid excavation activites on private land.
UDWR and FS propose to install two wildlife guzzlers in the northern Stansburys adjacent to existing guzzlers. Existing guzzlers are running dry early in the season due to drought and high usage.
The UWCNF proposes to authorize a 2-dimensional seismic acquisition project consisting of 103.9 linear miles of source/receiving lines and 53 helicopter landing zone areas. Data gathered by the project would refine knowledge of subsurface geology.
The Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District is proposing to authorize continued sheep grazing on the Stillwater Allotment following current Forest Plan Standards and Guidelines.
The Heber-Kamas RD proposes to reauthorize a 20-year permit for operation of the public service marinas at Strawberry Bay, Soldier Creek, Renegade Point, and Aspen Grove. Operations include marina services and fishing outfitter and guide services.
The Heber-Kamas RD proposes to reauthorize a 20-year permit for operation of the public service marinas at Strawberry Bay, Soldier Creek, Renegade Point, and Aspen Grove. Operations include winter dock storage, winter restrooms, and parking spaces.
The UWC proposes to complete fuels reduction and vegetation treatments in the Strawberry Ridge project area to reduce fuel loading and better meet desired future conditions. Proposed work would occur both in and out of roadless areas.
The project will encompass 4.7 miles of river, and a variety of fixes will be done like: removal of old non-functioning structures, addition of more suitable bank stabilization structures, sloping and stabilization of banks and re-vegetation.
In coordination with UDWR, restore natural channel, improve fish migration, stabilize banks, and re-establish riparian vegetation. Rock and log vanes, root wads, and other structures will be used to create a properly functioning river system.
Proposal would place large rocks along the existing rock reinforcement structure to further stabilize the deteriorating streambank. Rocks will be placed during low water among existing rock and vegetation.
Alta proposes to construct a new ski patrol building approximately 90 feet North of the existing structure, and to use the existing structure for storage. The footprint of the new building would not exceed 750 square ft.
Alta proposes to place fill on Sunnyside run between the summer road and Albion Meadows trail to reduce the grade of the Sunnyside run below the summer road.
To add fill and recontour a short lower section of the Home Run ski run so that the grade is more consistent; providing safe egress for beginner skiers.
Salt Lake Ranger District proposes to take a phased approach to decommission Sunset Campground. This decision is to implement phase one which is to remove all existing infrastructure including signs, restrooms, tables, site markers, fire rings, roads
Alta proposes to develop the snowmaking corridors necessary to provide a base for groomed run skiing from the top to the bottom of the Supreme lift, extending from a vault south of Alf%u2019s Restaurant to Cat Track below Grand Junction.
Proposal to construct a fiber optic cable near the end of SR 210 within the Albion Basin Road (NFSR 028) to the Patsey Marley private property. The fiber optics line would be collocated with the proposed Patsey Marley utility ROW.
Proposal to upgrade an existing forest service communications site to include T-Mobile equipment and antennas to provide wireless communications and data service to the area.
Transworld Oil Company proposes to construct two new wells and construct and bury a steel flowline to transport natural gas, from an existing well site to an existing natural gas line. Wells in existing drillpad. Flowline in FS road ROW.
Approximately 280 acres of lodgepole pine and aspen forest types would be treated using a combination of commercial thinning, group selection, and mechanical fuels reduction treatments.
The Forest Service proposes to eliminate all conifer encroachment via lop-and-scatter, which would improve habitat for greater sage-grouse, spring/fall habitat for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, summer habitat for mule deer, as well as winter habitat.
Proposal to improve greater sage-grouse habitat by removing trees, which are currently encroaching the sage brush flats and discourage greater sage-grouse from using the area. Project would also improve habitat for deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep
Remove encroaching conifer in aspen stands and riparian area of Spawn Creek. Subalpine fir/Douglas fir < 20" diameter at breast height (dbh) would be lopped and scattered, 21-35" dbh would be girdled and left standing, > 36" would be left in place.
The project targets crucial elk winter range within 2,500 acres of Temple Fork Canyon. The proposal involves removing (hand cutting and scattering) invading juniper trees to maintain and enhance sagebrush, meadow, and aspen habitats.
These ten permits (maintain a stream gage, grant an easement, 5 water transmition lines, maintain a water tank and 2 irrigation line) are located in the Pleasant Grove Ranger District in Utah County.
The proposal is to consolidate 10 grazing allotments (5 BLM and 5 FS) into 1 management unit with 20 pastures on BLM and 8 pastures on FS lands.Management would focus on time, timing, frequency, and intensity of livestock grazing on about 143,000 ac.
Project includes construction of a riparian protection fence, spring headbox, pipeline, and trough(s) at two springs located on the Three Mile Cattle Allotment.
Proposal by the University of Utah Seismology department to install a seismograph station to gather information about local earthquakes and earthquake hazards.
Remove pine beetle infested lodgepole pine and sanitation thin adjacent green trees that are susceptible to beetle infestation. Decision withdrawn in summer of 2007. A new decision will be issued in 2008.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is proposing to fund rehabilitation of the Tibble Fork Dam in the American Fork Canyon of northern Utah County, Utah. It is located 10 miles north east of the city of Alpine, UT.
Proposal from the HOA of the Tibble Fork Recreation Residence Tract of the Pleasant Grove Ranger District to demolish and replace an existing 6,000 gallon water tank and replace it with a newer, larger water tank capable of holding 15,900 gallons of
Proposal to reroute the existing Tibble Fork 041 single track trail from the top of the Tibble Fork dam to the upper slope above the reservoir and connect it to the Mill Canyon Trail #040. Reroute would eliminate switchbacks and increase safety.
Proposal to convert the recently disturbed borrow area just north of the current Tibble parking lot to a separate OHV parking lot. The area would be graded and road base would be applied.
Project will improve seven (7) stream crossings by either installing culverts or rock armoring the approaches and stream crossing in an effort to reduce sediment and erosion.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest proposes to authorize the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program of the State of Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining to perform mine closure activities on two sites, each under a separate decision memo.
Proposal to expand the Tony Grove Winter Trailhead parking lot and construct an additional 0.7 mile section of non-motorized trail from the parking lot to the existing White Pine %u2013 Bunchgrass Canyon Trail (#7051).
This proposed 600 kV direct current transmission line is designed to carry renewable energy (primarily wind power) from generation sources in central Wyoming to markets in in the pacific southwest
Proposal to amend the Travel Management Plan for roads in Farmington Cnyn and Lamb's Cnyn. Requires changes to the current MVUM by establishing summer use dates and winter seasonal closure dates for the two roads and adds Lamb's Cnyn road into NFS.
Proposal to remove the dying and dead hazard trees, as well as beetle-infested logs, from the Stateline (13 acres), Marsh Lake (30 acres) and Bridger Lake (18 acres) Campgrounds and Bridger Lake Administrative Site (30 acres).
Two cabins are located on the SW corner of Trial Lake. We are proposing to re-issue both permits to make them consistent with the same schedule as the cabins in the Soapstone Recreation Residence tract.
Use a commercial timber sale to remove dead and infested trees adjacent to roads, trailheads, parking and camping sites in the Trial Lake and Wolf Creek recreation siites
Proposal to construct the Twin Creek pipeline (approx 0.81 miles) in its existing location with minor rerouting to avoid aspen groves. The pipeline will extend from the spring source to Twin Creek Corral with a spur to the rider camp.
The U of U proposes to conduct a 3-year study, using a combination of observational and manipulative field experiments combined with modeling and synthesis three conifer forests spanning an elevation gradient in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Proposal would issue a special use permit for installation and operation of a communication site for public safety communications.Facility would consist of a small building, tower, solar panel, and back-up propane tank;Area less than 1 acre.
Proposal would issue a special use permit for installation of a non-commercial communication site cooperatively used by federal, state, county, and city governments. Facility would include a small building, tower, and solar panel.
Utah Department of Transportation is requesting a special use permit to construct and operate a fiber optic system that includes traffic cameras, cell phone service, and other information systems to enable UDOT to remotely monitor traffic and weather
Proposal to install pedestrian upgrades at the existing the existing intersection of SR-190 (Big Cottonwood Canyon) and Donut Falls Road in Salt Lake County.
UDOT proposes to install four Wyssen Towers and associated equipment on National Forest System lands near the summit of Mt Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon for avalanche control necessary to protect traffic on State Route 210.
Proposal from UDOT to perform grading and revegetation on National Forest System lands immediately adjacent to SR-210 to reduce erosion and the potential need for soil retaining walls associated with improvements to SR-210 outside of NFS lands.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Utah Department of Transportation to install five remote Gazex avalanche control systems and one gas control house above SR210 from Mile Post 13.1-13.3.
Ammend Utah Department of Transportation's special use permit to allow a new wilitary weapon for avalanche control in lower White Pine Canyon including constructing a permanent concrete pad (apprx. 12' x 15')
Proposal by UDOT to install a 10 by 10, Type 2 High Explosive Magazine Cache on Forest Service land near the Alta Guard Station in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Proposal by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to land helicopters in the Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, and Mount Timpanogos wilderness areas to capture and collar mountain goats.
removing obsolete standards, guidelines, and definitions from the Uinta and Wasatch-Cache forest plans so that future management for Canada lynx habitat and its prey can be managed consistently with the best available scientific information.
Mechanically treat, by lop and scatter, juniper and pinyon pine whips on approximately 71,868 acres of National Forest System lands on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Proposal from Union Telephone Company to install buried conduit for telecommunication cables (fiber optic) connecting existing infrastructure in Summit County, Utah. Cables will be installed in the UDOT ROW and NFS lands.
The purpose of this project is to understand the stratigraphic distribution, paleocommunity structure, taphonomy, and geochemistry of Burgess Shale-type fossils within the Spence Shale (Wellsville Mountains). Specimens will be collected for analysis.
Most of the channel realignment project is on private land, but the upper approximate 100 feet lies on the USFS. Realignment of this upper section is necessary to achieve the alignment that will make the rest of the channel system properly function.
The proposal is to realign a section of the White Pine - Bunchgrass Canyon Trail (#7051). A new section of trail, approximately 1 mile, would be constructed and the old section of trail would be restored and reseeded.
Proposal is an addition to the approved and partially implemented Upper Provo Watershed EA signed in 2014. Of the 1316 acres, 500 acres are polygons within the 91,000 acre boundary.
proposal to remove hazard trees, enhance Aspen stands, complete small wood thinning, adjust existing piles, and restore stream and riparian habitat on 1,744 acres to ensure continuity of treatments, improve habitat, and reduce fuels in Upper Provo.
The project proposes primarily non-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, mechanical vegetation treatments (mowing, mastication), and planting over a period of up to 10 years.
The Forest Service proposes to reroute a portion of the Upper Wolverine Trail to reduce the erosive impacts that have occurred via the existing trail in the years following the East Fork fire.
The Foothills Abandoned Mine Reclamation project plans to close hazardous abandoned mine openings in Weber, Morgan, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties. A total of 21 mine openings were identified as open and needing closure to protect public safety.
UDOT is requesting to construct a new weather station south of Reynolds Peak that would provide weather observations and would enhance avalanche forecasting above the BCC highway (SR 190)
UDOT is proposing to relocate its cache for ammunition used in its highway military weapon avalanche control program to a new location within the Brighton Ski Resort.
UDWR currently holds a Special Use Permit from the USFS to operate and maintain two residential facilities. USFS is proposing to re-issue a permit for a term of 20 years, with an new expiration date of 12/31/2033.
USU has submitted a proposal on Logan Ranger District for a climate monitoring station at Dewitt Springs and the addition of telemetry stations at Blind Hollow,Temple,Right Hand Forks to increase efficiencies at existing climate monitoring stations
Proposed scientific snow instrumentation and monitoring activities to be conducted under a special use permit at monitoring sites within in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in or near Logan Canyon, Utah.
The Spanish Fork RD proposal is to authorize continued livestock grazing on the Vernon allotment. This includes water developments to improve livestock distribution.
Proposal to eliminate the effects of unauthorized motorized travel on soils, vegetation, and wildlife habitat by scarifying and seeding approximately one mile of roads at four different access points. Proposal includes blocking and signing closures.
Project adds 2,471 acres to the original 200 acres of shrub planting area south of Vernon near the Benmore lek to improve critical nesting habitat for sage-grouse. Habitat loss in the area has put the sage-grouse population at risk of extirpation.
Proposal to extend the existing Little Valley Pipeline, install enclosures to capture trough overflow at four locations within the Vernon Unit, replace an existing abandoned pipeline, and install two troughs.
Proposal to improve greater sage-grouse habitat, improve spring/fall mule deer habitat and watershed conditions, close non-system roads and trails, remove redundant system roads, and reduce hazardous fuels.
To sleeve an existing clay pipeline with new PVC smaller diameter pipe located in Wadsworth Canyon. There will be no change to the diversion structure. It is required for continued operation of the pipeline. Permit would be re-issued for 20 years.
Proposal to allow dedicated hunters and sportsman group volunteers to plant Bitterbrush seed (Pursha tridentate) with hand planters along the Wasatch Front.
Proposal to replace 4 of the 5 guzzlers along the Wasatch Front with an improved design that will store more water and allow big game and smaller upland game species to access the water. All locations will stay the same except for Lindon.
Proposal to reissue Wasatch Powderbird Guides a new 10-year outfitter and guide permit which will include the same terms and conditions as the current permit.
The UWC National Forest has begun the process of an administrative change to the Wasatch-Cache Forest Plan to correct the Wilderness Management Prescriptions in the Henrys Fork and Beaver Creek watersheds to reflect the historic and current uses.
Brighton Properties/Silver Lake Estates #1 subdivision is proposing toreplace an existing 2 inch dia. galvanized steel water transmission line that supplies water from an existing spring box, to their 150,000 gal buried concrete storage tank.
Proposal to relocate the existing handling facility. The current corral is hard to access with trucks hauling trailers. Relocating the handling facility would allow permittees better access to the corral.
Exchange of land between private land owner and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Parcels of equal size will be exchanged to consolidate land ownership which will benefit both the Forest Service and the private land owner.
Silivcultural treatment to restore age class diversity and species composition, construction and reconstruction of roads, and rehabilitation of dispersed recreation area. Decision withdrawn 2007, new decision will be made after EIS is supplemented.
Treat the streams in the West Fork Smiths Fork drainage including some waters within the High Uintas Wilderness with piscicide (rotenone) to remove nonnative fish species and enhance habitat for native Colorado River cutthroat trout.
Project consists of 1,640 acres of one way chain treatment and seeding. Seeding will occur first and the one way chaining will help bury the seed and provide a better seed to soil contact.
Proposal to increase the quality of nesting and brood-rearing habitat for sage grouse by creating a mosaic pattern in the sagebrush community through the use of mechanical treatments including dixie harrowing and mowing.
Improve sage grouse & deer habitat.Mechanically treat juniper with bullhog/masticator (approx. 2,500 acres), lop & scatter (approx. 5700 acres). Use prescribed fire following mechanical treatment. Close & rehab up to 24 miles user-created roads/trail
These two universities have operated on the UWC in the past, without proper authorization. The special uses team has been working with all local universities to get the proper permits in place.
The Forest Service proposes to permit Ogden City to replace a diversion structure located on Wheeler Creek which provides municipal water to the city of Ogden.
Project includes trail maintenance and reconstruction, foot bridge replacement(s), and a shaded fuel break along trails in the Wheeler Creek drainage for fire protection and to reduce erosion and improve watershed conditions.
The project would restore stream and riparian areas by extending and constructing a pipeline to draw livestock away from sensitive areas. Project would not alter or cancel existing rights or authorizations.
To issue a special use permit for a site lease to Sanpete County Broadcasting Corporation for the White Pine Ridge Communication Site, located on the Nebo Division.
The SLRD is proposing to remove and revegetate the existing paved access trail (approx. 200 ft.) from the White Pine Parking lot to the Little Cottonwood Creek Bridge and construct a new access trail at a sustainable grade.
This project will help to reduce hazardous fuels around USFS & private land boundaries as well as travel corridors in the Whiting Canyon area. It will also help to improve mule deer winter range and reduce tree canopy crown fire potential.
Proposal to demolish the pavilion and restore the site to native wetland. This would address public safety and environmental concerns associated with the site and remove it as an attractant for deviant behavior, thus improving watershed conditions.
The Forest Service proposes to improve existing allotment infrastructure by constructing 17 new ponds (each up to 0.1 acre) on the 13,650 acre project area within the Whitney Area on the Evanston Mountain-View Ranger District.
Proposal to improve forest and watershed health, increase wildlife habitat diversity, and to reduce the risk of uncontrollable high intensity/severity wildfires by treating units within a 5,175 acre treatment area using a variety of methods.
Two exclosures will be constructed to compare current livestock grazing and no livestock grazing on tall forb communities to better understand these communities and their true potentials. Vegetation monitoring will occur every 5-10 yrs or as needed.
Snowbird proposes to replace and realign Wilbere lift. The proposed lift would be a fixed-grip, top drive quad approximately 2,500 feet in length with a vertical rise of approximately 750 feet.
The Forest Service proposes to treat 238 acres of dead lodgepole pine around goshawk nests to hasten regrowth of trees. Dead pine would be lopped and scattered by hand with chainsaws. No live trees would be cut. No soil disturbance would occur.
Proposal to increase parking to accommodate more visitors while working with UDOT to prohibit parking along the highway and install a double restroom for use at the trailhead.
Proposal to amend the Forest plan to change the definition "over snow vehicle" to be consistent with the Travel Management Rule. The change would change the recreation opportunities for low-pressure-tired vehicles in the winter.
Proposal is to authorize continued grazing of cattle on the Woodruff and Dairy Ridge allotments at a level consistent with direction in the Forest Plan and other applicable laws and regulations.
Proposal for an extension of the Woodruff-Dairy Ridge Pipeline and installation of troughs on the grazing allotment. Water developments assist in the sustainable use of vegetative resources and proper livestock distribution.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a permit for access on and maintenance of a road approx. 14 feet wide and 250 feet long. Ownership of the property to which the road provides access has changed.
Snowbird is seeking Forest Service approval to install the RACS known as a Wyssen Tower. In total, Snowbird proposes to construct 23 Wyssen Towers (fifteen on NFS lands; eight on private lands).
Proposal to issue a 5 year special use permit to TEAM Unlimited LLC to operate the XTERRA race. Activities include a swim in Pineview Reservoir and running/biking races, and event filming through use of crew, special equipment, and vehicles.
