Alta Ski Area Micro-Hydro Electricity Production

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Alta Ski Area to use existing snowmaking infrastructure from Cecret Lake, and build a small building to generate power using water head-pressure as the lake overflows.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Approval, modification, or continuation of special uses that require less than 20 acres of NFS lands.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Recreation management; Special use management

Project Activity
Special use authorizations

Project Status

Current Status
Cancelled

Last Updated: 08/28/2020