Sand Creek Fuel Break

The U.S. Forest Service, Canyon Lakes Ranger District proposes the construction of low-tech process based restoration structures, and up to 400 acres of fuel break units along existing roads and linear features to support wildland fire suppression operations and reduce risks to adjacent communities.

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Location Summary:
Deadman Road (CO 86) and National Forest System Road (NFSR) 303 in the Sand Creek, Nunn Creek, and North Fork Cache La Poudre River-Panhandle Creek Subwatershed's.

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	7/31/2025
Decision	2/2/2026
Implementation	7/2026 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion

Categorical Exclusion:
Pub. L. 117-58, Sec. 40806; USDA-47d-USFS

Lead Management Unit:
Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Project Purpose:
Forest products; Fuels management; Wildlife, fish, rare plants

Current Status:
Completed

Project Decision Information

Decision Signed Date: 2/2/2026

States:
Colorado

Counties:
Larimer

Last Updated: 2/3/2026

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