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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for White River 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.
Upgrade Chair 15 to detachable quad. Upgrade Chair 21 to detachable 6-person lift. Re-align Mile Bypass road. Remove unused summer infrastructure at Eagle's Nest. Remove lift #24, and grading between Two Elk Restaurant and the top of Chair 21
Installation of 11 Cellular Towers at 10 sites on National Forest lands at Aspen Skiing Company Resorts; Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass. Including associated utilities (power, fiber optics) for each site.
Project modification of the 2011 EA and DN-FONSI adding mastication as treatment method on approximately 7,454 acres of previously analyzed prescribed fire treatment areas within Colorado Roadless areas.
The proposed action will create an economical gravel source used to maintain the road surface of Coffee Pot Road (NFSR 600) and other roads and facilities in the area. Formerly used gravel pits, Boom Boom #1 and #2 , would be reestablished/expanded.
Breckenridge Ski Resort (BSR) is proposing projects on Peak 9 including the installation of a new gondola teaching terrain, and the replacement of C-Chair to relieve portal crowding and improve the experience for guests learning to ski and ride.
Breckenridge Stables proposes the replacement of temporary mobile buildings with a permanent operations building and a permanent guest services building. Water and power utilities are planned to provide indoor toilets and options for food services.
The purpose of action is to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River, maintain or improve recreation opportunities and facilities, and conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area.
Plan of Operations Review for the Double Eaton Mine. Mineral material will be excavated by hand and processed on site using a trowel and sluice box. Access to the mine will be by non-motorized means. No structures. Operations would be up to 2 mon/yr.
Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc.,(HCE) proposes to construct a new 115-kV transmission line between the existing Gilman and Avon Substations. The proposed route is 8.9 miles and would cross approximately 3.4 miles of National Forest System Lands
Vegetation management activities are proposed across the project area to create or maintain multiple age classes within the spruce-fir cover type. Reduce fuel loading and ladder fuels within 200 feet either side of FSR 1831-an identified POD boundary
Demolish and partially remove the Last Dollar Mine Cabin and associated trespass items that are encroaching on National Forest System that pose a health and safety risk to recreationists on the forest.
Construction of 1.7 miles of new, sustainable trail. Restoration and decommissioning of 1 mile of existing trail that is unsustainable and causing resource damage.
Manage mountain shrub and aspen communities with vegetation management techniques including mechanical treatment, prescribed fire, hand treatments, seeding/planting, and rehabilitation on up to 14,121 acres over a period of 15-20 years
Demolish an abandoned dilapidated mining cabin located near or immediately adjacent to heavily used Blue Lakes Road. The cabin poses a health and safety risk to recreationists on the forest.
Forest Plan Amendment to create Special Interest Management Area for newly acquired properties and surrounding National Forest Lands surrounding Sweetwater Lake, allowing for the appropriate, consistent, sustainable, and holistic management.
A proposal to approve a Plan of Operations for mining-related activities that would be conducted on National Forest System lands administered by the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest.
The proposed action will authorize the Town of Avon Emergency Services the ability to use a shuttle system utilizing the existing June Creek Trail as an egress route for residences in the Wildridge community in the event of a natural disaster
The Forest Service is proposing approximately 1,250 acres of fuels reduction activities and approximately 25 miles of trails decommission, improvement, and construction activities near the Town of Frisco.
Authorization for the installation and operation of a new buried 8-inch produced water pipeline, a new 6-inch produced water pipeline, and two co-located, up to 8-inch diameter low pressure natural gas pipelines in the West Mamm Creek area.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Climate Change Adaptation
Carbon Stewardship
Environmental Justice
Facility Management
Research
Fuels Management
Heritage Resource Management
Land Ownership Management
Land Acquisition
Minerals And Geology
Unknown
Land Management Planning
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Road Management
Grazing Management
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Special Area Management
Recreation Management
Special Use Management
Forest Products
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
