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The Projects page shows current and proposed projects on the San Juan National Forest for watershed restoration, habitat improvement, recreation sites, timber sales, roads, and more. Projects on the San Juan National Forest follow guidelines under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This act was signed into law on January 1, 1970.
Each national forest and grassland are governed by a management plan in accordance with the National Forest Management Act (NFMA). These plans set management, protection, and use goals and guidelines. Monitoring conditions on a forest or grassland ensures projects are done in accordance with plan direction and determines effects that might require a change in the management plan. Scroll down to view current & recent projects.
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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 San Juan 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.
Vegetation management, including timber and fuels reduction treatments, to address concerns about forest health and fuel loading throughout the 2,796 acre project area.
Supplemental analysis of control line construction using bladed equipment, such as skid steers with bladed attachments, masticators with dozer attachments, and type 2 (medium) and 3 (light) dozers.
Install a 2,788' long, 6" natural gas pipeline adjacent to an existing waterline in a prevously disturbed corridor. Amend existing permit as apprpriate.
Analysis of proposed revision to Metallic Minerals Exploratory Core Sampling Project (Project ID 61638), pending complete proposal from Metallic Minerals.
Construction of a pipeline on FS, state, and private lands; construction of 1 new gas well pad and access road on FS land; and re-completion of 2 existing gas wells located on FS. The wells would be drilled with horizontal drilling techniques.
Improve core value of the RMRI across the project landscape related to recreation. Proposed Actions could include trails, allowable uses, parking, trailhead facilities, winter uses, dispersed camping, and ADA opportunities.
Delineate designated dispersed overnight camping sites in Navajo Basin and execute an emergency closure order to dispersed camping outside of these areas.
Empire Electric Association has an existing, buried electrical line crossing the Dolores River that is at risk of washing out due to erosion. They propose to construct a replacement overhead line, which will require installation of 2 wood poles.
La Plata Electric Association LPEA is proposing to rebuild the 34 mile long Bayfield to Pagosa 69 kV transmission line between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs and upgrade the line capacity to 115 kV.
Removal of hazardous vegetation to the operation of the powerline. Removal of vegetation would reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire on federal lands and adjacent at-risk communities.
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
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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)
