Projects

The Beaver Ranger District is conducting analysis of a mineral exploration project proposed by DT Mining, LLC near Alunite Ridge on the Tushar Mountain Range. Project activities include up to 18 drill pads and about 6 miles of road improvements.

Project ID 66361 was Cancelled because the same project (#66362) already exists on the SOPA. Those interested in information related to this project, should refer to project 66362. Project 66361 will appear on the SOPA for one quarter before removed.

The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.

The Beaver Ranger District is proposing to improve and expand parking lots along SR 153 in Beaver Canyon, grooming winter routes, increasing size class of some OHV trails, and improving SR 153 from Puffer Lake parking area to Timid Springs.

This project has been cancelled. This is a duplicate project, please refer to project number 51916 - Beaver City Hydro Plant #3.

The Fremont River Ranger District is proposing vegetation and habitat improvement projects to improve landscape health and resiliency to support wildlife, aquatic, and watershed resources.

This project has been moved to project number 55908 - Fish Lake Marinas and Recreation Improvements Project.

Amend Garkane Power Special Use permit to remove 2,470 feet of overhead powerline and replace with 380 feet of buried line

The Fillmore Ranger District will analyze three alternatives to inform a decision of grazing management on Flat Canyon Allotment. Proposed alternatives include current management (winter sheep grazing), conversion to cattle grazing, and no grazing.

The purpose of this proposal is to reintroduce fire to fire-adapted ecosystems within the forest. There is a need to take action to improve the health and resiliency of vegetation communities and wildlife habitats and increase public safety.

Fishlake NF is proposing a forest-wide prescribed fire project to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfires, increase resilience of existing vegetation groups, and improve ecological function in native vegetation communities and wildlife habitats

The U.S. Forest Service, Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District, is proposing to reauthorize livestock grazing on the Koosharem, Rock Springs, Dry Lake, and Hunts Lake Allotments.

This project has been moved to project number 55908 - Fish Lake Marinas and Recreation Improvements Project

The Richfield Ranger District has proposed the construction of a monitoring exclosure within Manning Creek Allotment to better understand the impacts of grazing by wildlife, livestock, and the combination of both. The study will cover approx.2 acres.

The Fremont River Ranger District proposes building a new campground and non-motorized trail system on the west side of Meeks Mesa to address on-going resource damage and health and safety concerns due to dispersed camping and user-created trails.

The Forest is proposing the construction of a flood detention basin and a conveyance channel at the mouth of Flat Canyon. Flood flows that enter the Sevier Valley and canals may result in overtop or breach, threatening loss of life and property.

The Fishlake National Forest is preparing an EIS to evaluate and disclose the potential environmental effects from proposing to authorize livestock grazing on the Dry Lake, Forshea, Kingston, Koosharem, Manning Creek, and Rock Springs Allotments.

Construction of research study plots approximately 31' x 31' in size within the 10 Mile Allotment. The plots will look at mountain mahogany and sage brush vegetation types. The research study will cover approximate 0.10 acres.

Fishlake National Forest proposes to authorize a special use permit to Utah Communications Authority for the installation of a new communications tower at the existing Triangle Mountain communications site to provide public safety radio coverage.