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Forest Service
U.S.D.A.U.S. Department of Agriculture
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland
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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
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.
Fuels in a predominantly spruce-fir forest will be reduced within a 1000 foot area around the Stillwater Ditch. Treatments will include hand-thinning with pile burning or lop and scatter.
Reduce wildfire risk to the communities of Wilderness Ranch, Hitch Mountain, and Quaker Mountain and to the Elkhead Reservoir. To enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health.
Refer to: lead federal agency Bureau of Land Management, National NEPA Register https://eplanning.blm.gov, search DOI-BLM-MT-C020-2026-0054-EIS, project name Bridger Pipeline Expansion Project. USDA Forest Service is a cooperating agency.
Refer to: lead federal agency Bureau of Land Management, National NEPA Register https://eplanning.blm.gov, search DOI-BLM-MT-C020-2026-0054-EIS, project name Bridger Pipeline Expansion Project. USDA Forest Service is a cooperating agency.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has requested renewal of expired Special Use Permit for occupancy and use of a maintenance facility on Rabbit Ears Pass. PALS #68913
The Colorado Department of Transportation has requested renewal of expired Special Use Permit for occupancy and use of a maintenance facility on Rabbit Ears Pass
The Routt National Forest proposes to lease an 8.47-acre parcel of National Forest System lands, located within the city of Steamboat Springs, to the city, for construction and management of income-based workforce housing.
Collection of cones/seed from conifer trees to maintain an adequate seed bank for reforestation. Methods include felling trees, tree climbing or use of lifts or other devices.
Land interchange between the Forest Service and Mill Creek Ranch under the Small Tracts Act. Each entity will convey 5 acres and acquire 5 acres. Project will resolve boundary line issues related to discrepancies found in the original land surveys.
Authorization for reissuance of a 5-year term mineral material sale contract at Antelope Mine, including additional areas to the current authorized area.
The purpose of this project is to treat up to 3000 acres within the landscape to improve the resistance and resiliency of forest stands to insects and disease for a sustainable future. Please see publicly available documents here: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/tbh252uptbu41b2edorwvqequwrdfeio.
Replacement of aerial powerline, realignments, and installation of buried powerline approximately 1.85 miles. Proponent is Powder River Energy Corporation.
Authorizing commercial road use of National Forest System Road 964, on Thunder Basin National Grassland. Applicant/operator is Loil Oil, LLC. Special use case no. DGL590.
ONEOK Bakken Pipeline, L.L.C., is requesting use on National Forest System Road 964 and improved two track roads to transport material to install a 12-inch NGL pipeline on the surrounding neighbors' lands and to provide land restoration and maintain the pipeline easement.
The Town of Oak Creek is currently authorized under a Special Use Permit to operate and maintain Sheriff Reservoir and has proposed an overall rehabilitation project includes spillway enlargement (replacement) and repair/replacement of the outlet terminal structure.
The South Gore Vegetation Management Project is designed as a response to the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) epidemic and has been proposed to increase the pace of restoration and resiliency of National Forest System lands.
Fuels reduction project to improve public and firefighter safety, protect key infrastructure, and improve forest health and regeneration. Also proposes management actions to improve the forest transportation system.
