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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland 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.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided horseback rides and big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization.
2014 Pro-Cycyle challenge is a professional bike race with 128 entrants. The course varies each year utilizing US Highways, State and County roads as it crosses 4 National Forests this year between August 18 and 26.
Classic Bicycle Racing LLC makes temporary use of NFS lands during 4 of the total 7 stages on four National Forests within Colorado for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards, and filming.
The U.S. Forest Service proposes to authorize construction, operation, and maintenance of 1 mile of overhead power line (115 kV) on the Pawnee National Grassland.
Post-fire treatments to prevent reservoir sedimentation and impacts to water quality on slopes and streams in non-Wilderness areas above 5 municipal reservoirs. Proposed treatments include wattles, mulching, log jams and other temporary structures.
The Forest Service Proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial rafting to replace an existing expired authorization.
The Forest Service Proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial rafting and kayaking to replace an existing expired authorization.
The Forest Service is proposing to install a Rocky Mountain Double Vault Restroom Toilet or comparable unit, in the vicinity of the AA Bar Barn Group Picnic Site. Excavation will result in ground disturbance of about 650 square feet.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horse pack trips and big game hunting to replace an existing expired authorization.
The AT&T Initiative for Cellular Network Reliability requires that an emergency backup generator be installed at the Loveland Ski Area Communication Site to ensure cellular and First Net First Responder Network emergency coverage.
The US Forest Service has made a decision to issue a 440' by 20' private road special use permit to Aaron Wagner, for access to his private property across National Forest System land off of Ute Creek Road, Clear Creek County, CO.
Issuance of a ten year outfitter and guide permit to Adventure Cycling Association to authorize multiple cycling tours to operate annually on National Forest System Lands across the Rocky Mountain Region.
Mining activities will be contained to removal of the historical ore pile, crushing the rock to a fine consistency, processing it on a shaker table, transporting material for further processing, and using waste rock to reclamate the ore pile area.
The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns. This project was canceled following the finalization of the forest-wide recreational sport shooting management decision.
This project proposes maintenance work involving the replacement of existing toilets at two recreation sites and installation of new vault toilets at three recreation sites within the Arapaho National Recreation Area.
The Forest Service is considering amending the Forest Plan to provide direction on recreational sport shooting activities on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
Study of the variation of small mammal life histories due to elevation. Animals will be caught in live traps, a number of metrics records, and tagged before being released.
The Forest Service is proposing vegetation management activities on National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to provide property landowners the opportunity to perform defensible space mitigation around their homes on adjacent NFS lands.
Forest Supervisor Glenn P. Casamassa has signed a decision memo allowing Noble Energy Inc. (Noble) to construct approx. 2,100 feet (0.40 mile) of buried, 6-inch steel natural gas pipeline on the Pawnee National Grassland.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a ski trail special use permit to allow Clear Creek County Schools to groom 1.25 km of the BLT on the west end and a 1.25 km connector loop between the BLT and I-70.
This project will amend an existing master permit for Barker Gravity pipeline to add an access road and issue 1-2 new temporary special use permits for rock wall repairs and siphon replacements within the Barker Gravity Pipeline area.
The Forest Service proposes to allow Colorado Parks & Wildlife to construct a pipeline within the footprint of their ditch Right-of-Way. This will improve the water delivery ability to Bellaire Lake.
The City of Greeley and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality, channel, and road resiliency, and provide fish passage in Bennett Creek, a tributary to the Cache la Poudre River, after the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire.
The Forest Service proposes a suite of management tools to improve and maintain a resilient landscape, facilitate fire adapted communities, and improve wildfire response.
The Forest Service proposes to treat vegetation on nine units totalling 617 acres with thinning, patch cuts and broadcast burning, where appropriate, to improve bighorn sheep habitat.
The Forest Service proposes to issue the State of Colorado and AT&T authorizations to construct, operate and maintain communications facilities at the Blue Ridge Communication Site.
Salvage mountain pine beetle killed and infested lodgepole pine trees, reduce hazardous fuels buildup, and decommission surplus roads near private lands near the towns of Fraser, Granby and Hot Sulphur Springs.
City of Greeley will update and replace the bypass structure on the Bob Creek Diversion. This will entail removal of the exiting wooden flume and installation of a permanent steel fabrication.
The Forest Service with Colorado Parks and Wildlife proposes to establish a population of greenback cutthroat trout in approximately 2.5 miles of stream in Boston Gulch.
The purpose of this project is to add social trails that lead to climbing access routes to the National Forest Trails system so they can be managed as per the Forest Service Manual 2319.18: Trails Management Handbook standards.
This project proposes planting approx. 68,000 ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir seedlings on 235 acres on severely burned areas in 2022. Seedlings would be monitored for survival over the first and third years after planting.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking and backpacking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.
Identify infrastructure and social use opportunities that promote recreation use away from the Indian Peaks Wilderness and develop a management plan to meet Forest Plan objectives
The Forest Service proposes to complete fuel treatment on approximately 2 acres of National Forest System lands adjacent to City of Longmont property near Button Rock Reservoir.
The Forest Service proposes to use a combination of manual, mechanical, and prescribed fire activities to reduce fuel loadings and restore ponderosa pine dominated stands in collaboration with other governmental agencies and landowners.
The Forest Service proposes to issue CDOT an authorization for the installation and operation of a remote gas-operated avalanche release system that triggers and controls avalanches by producing a sonic concussion to initiate snow movement.
TO authorize a minor special use for the Colorado Department of Transportation to implement safety repairs and improvements on NFS lands and in Cache la Poudre WRT along State Highway 14 in Poudre Canyon between mileposts 83.9 and 121.22
The purpose of this project is to renew an existing permit for electrical lines to comply with section 512 of Federal Land Policy Management Act (FLPMA) with an updated operating agreement.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the University of Colorado, Mountain Research Station, to use and maintain facilities on NFS land for research and to conduct research studies on NFS land.
The Forest Service proposes to remove and reconstruct the existing access stairs and ramp at one river put-in location and construct a set of stairs at another put-in location to replace the existing user-created route.
The Forest Service proposes to implement restoration projects at 3 areas impacted by the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire to slow water, trap sediment and debris, and reconnect channels to adjacent floodplains.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize post-fire rehabilitation activities, not to exceed 4200 acres, to repair or improve lands burned in the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire that have the potential to impact private lands adjacent to NFS lands.
Planting of seedlings in high severity burn areas where analysis and ground truthing show that natural recovery is unlikely to occur at all or not to within allowable management timeframes.
Big Thompson Watershed Coalition and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality, protect downstream infrastructure, and promote channel resiliency following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Cascade Creek, a tributary to the Big Thompson River.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is proposing to reduce hazardous fuels on National Forest System lands in the vicinity of Cedar Park, Colo. The project area boundary encompasses approx. 34,600 acres.
The Forest Service proposes to allow Central City to upgrade or replace two existing water diversion and collection structures located on National Forest System lands under their current authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to permit Seitel, Inc. to conduct vibroseis geophysical exploration on National Forest System lands within administrative boundary of the Pawnee National Grassland. Project area includes State and private lands.
The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of the Cherokee Park area. The most effective and efficient travel system for the area is also being analyzed and recommended.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a 460' by 20' private road special use permit, to the Watkins, for access to their private property, the Northern Cross Lode, per ANILCA, in the York Gulch Area.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Idaho Springs plans to update the Montane Park Community Water System through changes such as a new, larger tank and waterline/pump systems improvements to provide improved flow to fire hydrants and consistent elevated water pressure to residents.
Idaho Springs owns and operates a community water system that provides drinking water to customers located within the City's service area. The existing supply pipeline is over 40 years old, believed to be leaking, and at the end of its useful life.
The Forest Service is proposing to reissue a new special use permit to CDOT for continued operation and maintenance of the Fraser River Sediment Pond for activities occurring outside of the existing highway easement.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for environmental education, including avalanche awareness, snow travel, and rock climbing. This replaces a transitional priority permit.
Colorado Mountain Club would like approval for Priority status on the Clear Creek, Boulder, and Sulphur Ranger Districts. They would like to convert their transitional winter activities to priority and add these to their current permit.
Because there are no changes with the use and maintenance of the tower or environmental conditions, no additional analysis for the television tower is required.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of FDR156.0 to provide access to the State of Colorado to access Colorado State Land Board property.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided hunting to replace an existing expiring authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to thin the understory of invasive conifers to improve and enhance nesting and foraging habitat for the Northern Goshawk and other accipiters.
Broadcast burning and burn preparation in the form of handline, thinning, and piling and burning to control fire spread. This project would enhance previous treatments.
The Forest Service proposes to modify the Corona ski trail to minimize safety concerns at Eldora Mountain Resort. This project would widen an existing segment of the trail to reduce skier congestion.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide Special Use Authorization for guided horseback rides to replace an existing expiring authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the State of Colorado to operate and maintain a Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS). The weather data provided would be used to plan and support wildland fire and prescribed burning operations.
The Forest Services proposes to provide identifiable and sustainable trails in Crow Valley Recreation Area for recreationists to utilize. The proposed project is needed because the trails are in locations prone to flooding.
The USFS will authorize an existing communication site to include site management plan with defensible space for critical infrastructure that supports numerous emergency response agencies and authorize the use of 719.2A to access the site.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road special use permit to David Buchwald for access to his private land. The ROW is approximately 500' x 20', with access off of York Gulch Road.
Denver Water wants to conduct exploratory drilling on National Forest System (NFS) land adjoining Osprey Point Quarry to determine if expanding the current Osprey Point Quarry onto NFS land is a viable option.
The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Denver Water for the purpose of authorizing the demolition, removal and replacement of the Jim Creek Siphon.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Denver Water to remove rock from National Forest System land as protective mitigation to hikers on an existing trail near Gross Reservoir.
The Forest Services proposes to issue an authorization to Denver Water Board for the purpose of authorizing the demolition and removal of the existing Vasquez Canal and replacing it with buried pipe along the same alignment.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for a running race event to replace an existing expired short-term authorization.
Realign targeted sections of the motorized trails in order to protect other resource, reduce erosion, and bring the trails into compliance with current trail standards. Some new trail will be developed and some old trail will be reclaimed.
This project proposes planting 50,848 conifer seedlings in severely burned areas on up to 350 acres within the East Troublesome Fire and Williams Fork Fire footprints on the Sulphur Ranger District.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize post-fire rehabilitation activities, not to exceed 4200 acres, to repair or improve lands burned in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire that have the potential to impact private lands adjacent to NFS lands.
This project proposes planting 256,100 conifer seedlings in severely burned areas on 1350 acres within the East Troublesome Fire and Williams Fork Fire footprints on the Sulphur Ranger District.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Lockhart Geophysical Company to conduct a 2D vibroseis project on behalf of Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. on NFS lands in the West Unit of Pawnee National Grassland.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a short-term special use permit to Eclipse Snowboard Park to allow for use of removable surface rope tows and grooming of approximately 7 acres of fragmented National Forest Service parcels for ski race training.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Eldora Mountain Resort requests to widen the Alpenhorn ski run that crosses a gully to improve skier safety towards the bottom of the ski trail that merges with the Muleshoe ski trail.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Eldora Mountain Resort to upgrade their electric line to support the Challenge Express ski lift which was approved in the Eldora Mountain Resort Ski Area Projects EIS decision in October 2015.
Construct a new vault toilet, cistern, and associated infrastructure; replace a temporary ski patrol facility; grade terrain near the Corona lift; and replace utility lines and infrastructure.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize implementing numerous projects from the Eldora Mountain Resort 2011 Master Plan. For more information go to: http://www.EldoraEIS.com
The Forest Services proposes to authorize Eldora Mountain Resort to install 6 winch pick points to allow their snow groomer vehicle to be secured safely on steep terrain.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round motorized access on an existing road to the Aurom Lode, Emma Lode, Golden Age Lode, Mary EE Lode, Molly McGuire Lode and Bear Placer in Boulder County.
The Arapaho and Roosevelt, Medicine Bow-Routt, and White River National Forests are proposing to remove all dead and dying trees (i.e., hazard trees) along power lines crossing National Forest system lands in Northern Colorado.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hunting, horseback rides and snowcat tours to replace an existing expiring authorization with no changes in locations, activities or allocated use
The Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for the Estes Trail Ascent running race event to replace an existing expiring short-term authorization with no changes in location or activity.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
The USFS issued a FLPMA private road permit in 2018 to Finland LLC. In 2023, it was found part of the road entrance crossed private land not belong to the permittee. This new permit will authorize an altered entrance avoiding the private land.
The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to the Forest Road 174.1B Road Association for continued use of an existing road in order to access private properties. The road is not open to the public for motorized use.
The Forest Service proposes to remove the physical threat from falling trees to people and property along open roads and trails, water diversion ditches and reservoirs, and in designated recreation sites and administrative sites.
The US Forest Service signed a decision August 2012 designed to improve forest health and reduce the potential for wildfire near Forsythe Canyon. A Supplemental Information Report was completed October 2014. No new decision is necessary.
The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance aspen and restore meadows and reduce the risk of negative effects of wildfire to the watershed in the area east of Nederland, CO and west of Gross Reservoir.
This proposal seeks to convert yearly requested temporary service days to priority service days, allowing GPO to plan and advertise to perspective clients in advance, thereby improving their service to clients and decreasing administrative burden.
In cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Forest Service proposes to modify aquatic habitat for the purpose of establishing a population of native greenback cutthroat trout in George and Cornelius Creeks.
The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
The Forest Services proposes to reduce potential for extreme wildfire behavior on National Forest System land adjacent to private property in the vicinity of Glen Haven, Colorado.
The US Forest Service proposes forest management activities designed to reduce the intensity and spread of wildfire and to support the recommendations developed in the Town of Gold Hill's Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
The Forest Service proposes to improve the riparian function of Gordon Creek, reduce disturbance to elk on critical winter grounds, and improve willow and aspen habitat for elk and other wildlife species.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize permitted livestock grazing and develop a new Allotment Management Plan for the Greyrock Cattle and Horse Alltoment.
Previously named Northern Foothills Fuel Treatment. The Forest Service proposes to do fuel treatment on about 20 acres of National Forest System lands adjacent to Boulder County Open Space.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
The Forest Services has decided to implement an aquatic/riparian restoration plan on some watersheds/drainages in the Clear Creek Ranger District. This includes decommissioning of Forest Service roads that are impacting watersheds.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 16-inch, buried natural gas pipeline across about 50 ft. of National Forest System lands. About 9.2 miles of the pipeline would be built on private lands.
Authorize and permit a small section Hummingbird Trail road and associated driveway that is located in NFS lands. The road is existing and being used by residents and there was a previous driveway to the Hercules parcel.
The Forest Service proposes an exchange of approx. 356 acres of Forest Service System land for approx. 367 acres of non-Federal land including a public trail easement.
In cooperation with Boulder County, the Boulder Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 28 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands. Thinning of smaller diameter trees may be done before burning to reduce mortality of larger diameter trees.
The Forest Services has made a decision to amend I-REA's permit to allow for a new 12.5 kv distribution line in the Squaw Pass area to connect the existing Blue Valley Electric Line to the Bergen Park Line.
The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operate and maintain a distributed antenna system to enhance cellualar coverage at Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings at Winter Park Resort.
The purpose is to reduce surface, ladder, and crown fuels in order to re-create conditions more representative of the historic fire regimes. This will also facilitate management of future fires, and mitigate wildfire impacts.
Salvage harvest of dead and dying fire impacted trees on up to 250 acres of lodgepole pine in the Cache La Poudre River Watershed. Harvested material is planned to be utilized as mulch source material for post fire recovery under other projects.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Boulder County to reconstruct James Canyon Road, use National Forest for staging and to cooperate in the restoration of James Creek.
Prescribed fire use and/or mechanical treatments to be planned on approximately 3000 acres. Project is in support of hazardous fuels reduction and defensible space projects near residential homes
Jefferson County wants to replace the culvert along Brook Forest Rd at Maxwell Falls Lower TH due to material loss and significant corrosion with widespread corrosion holes and failed joints throughout the pipe.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a 90' x 20' private road special use permit to Jeffery Zimmerman to access his private property, the Timberline Lode, off of Forest Service Road 248.1, in the Waldorf area.
The US Forest Service proposes to reroute approximately 3/4 of a mile of a four-wheeled drive road out of a creek bed and revegetate the old route to restore it to a natural condition.
The purpose of this project is to establish a broodstock and conservation population of greenback cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias) which serves ongoing efforts of the species recovery plan.
Northern Water proposes to use process-based restoration techniques and structures to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 East Troublesome Fire on Kauffman Creek.
The Forest Service proposes to salvage approximately 1,600 acres of standing dead lodgepole pine trees, which are a result of widespread mountain pine beetle.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization.
Larimer County plans to do mineral exploration for two existing abandoned gravel pits to determine viability for a future gravel pit. 6X12x20 deep pits will be excavated along a 2,800 ft path for the Sand Creek Pit and a 1,100 ft for Killpecker Pit.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize motorized year round (no snow removal) to the Antietam No 2 and the Civil Service mining claims in Boulder County.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the Lefthand Ditch Company to use motorized and mechanical equipment in the Indian Peaks Wilderness for maintenance of outlet works.
The Forest Service proposes to analyze access and sustainable management to the Lefthand motorized roads and trails area. Due to the 2013 flood, the motorized access into the motorized trails area were severely damaged and destroyed.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide Special Use Authorization for guided fishing to the new owner of an existing Priority-permitted operation.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Noble Energy to change approximately three miles of NFS roads from two-tracks to gravel roads and to construct two buried pipelines about two miles total length.
The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to the Lincoln Mountain Easement Access HOA for continued use of an existing road in order to access private property.
Dr. Lininger's research studies the delivery organic matter in floodplains. She identified sites along West Creek, selected sites of interest, and measured the characteristics of log piles, marking specific logs for future study.
The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality and riverscape resiliency following impacts from the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Little Beaver Crk, a tributary to the South Fork Cache la Poudre River
Dam maintenance activities on private land owned by Circle C Ranch King LLC would inundate NFS lands under both normal and flood pool elevations and needs inundation authorization from the Forest Service.
The proponent is requesting a new FLPMA private road permit for off-season (November 15 through June 15 each year) use of NFSR 232.1 or Left Hand Reservoir Road via motorized snowmobile access.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize a mining plan of operation. The plan includes use of mechanized equipment to open a closed adit, sample and evaluate material, stockpile material and secure adit.
The Forest Service proposes mechanical and prescribed fire treatments to reduce fuels on federal land west of the Glacier View subdivision. The Forest Service has been enjoined from using Category 10. The proposed activities fit under Category 6.
The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Water Supply and Storage Company for the use of National Forest System lands for Long Draw Reservior
The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Lookout Mountain Water District to expand reservoir storage in the Beaver Brook watershed. The increased storage would impact less than one acre of NFS lands during high water years.
The Forest Service proposes establishing a second brood stock population of greenback cutthroat
trout in Lost Lake to support ongoing efforts of the species recovery plan.
Loveland Ski Area is requesting permission for guided snowcat tours to provide backcountry ski/snowboard access. 3 temporary (over-snow) snowcat routes would be established. Parts of the area would require an outfitter guide permit.
The Forest Service proposes to approve Clear Creek Ski Corporation (Loveland Ski Areas) replacement of lift 1. The current triple fixed grip lift will be replaced with a detachable quad.
Replacement of Lift 6 at Loveland Basin Ski Area. The aging lift to be replaced was installed in 1977; the new lift follows the same alignment and has more uphill capacity.
Loveland proposes to: Construct a parking lot adjacent to existing lots D and E; and Implement terrain improvements on Zig Zag and Boomerang ski trails, including construction of two new ski trails adjacent to Boomerang
Trenching approximately 600 feet to bury power lines that currently get coated with Magnesium chloride in winter due to CDOT operations and causes the arcing and cross arms start on fire.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize an expansion of Loveland Valley Ski Area to support ski school activities. The expansion will address current overcrowding and accommodate future growth.
The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality and riverscape resiliency following impacts from the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Elkhorn Creek, a tributary to the Cache la Poudre River.
The Forest Service proposes to restore the Lower Skin Gulch channel and floodplain while also improving upstream fish habitat following damage caused by the High Park Fire in 2012 and the 2013 Flood.
A variety of vegetation management activities are being considered in order to reduce the intensity and spread of a potential wilfire and to mitigate for mountain pine beetle near homes and other values at risk in the area.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking and mountain biking to replace an existing expired authorization.
Remove and replace electric transmission lines burned in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire and install underground vaults along three miles of Highway 125 and two miles along National Forest System Road 101.8.
The Forest Service proposes to thin trees from below to reduce hazardous fules in the Mad Creek watershed above the town of Empire and increase the amount of suitable habitat for big horn sheep.
In cooperation with the NRCS, TNC, and Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, the Canyon Lakes Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 5,536 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands and 793 acres of non-NFS lands.
In order to improve forest health and reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of Crystal Lakes and Red Feather Lakes, Colo., the Forest Service is proposing 54 acres of vegetation treatments (prescription principally salvage of dead trees).
The Forest Service proposes to enhance dispersed recreation opportunities and implement Forest Plan goals and objectives in the vicinity of Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.
The Forest Service is looking to improve watershed condition and recreation opportunities in the Meadow Creek Reservoir area, which is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area.
The Forest Services proposes to issue a forest road special use permit to R. Michael Burton, for access to his property property on NFSR 743.1. The ROW is 780' by 20'.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided birdwatching tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Forest Service proposed to issue an authorization to Larimer Co. for construction/O&M of a communication facility on or near Middle Bald Mtn. to improve radio communication; to include ~70ft tower, ~200sqft bldg, ~1/2mi access road, & ~12mi powerline
To salvage wind damaged trees to reduce fuels, limit risk of insect outbreaks, and release understory from competition. This will reduce fuel loading and increase timber stand resiliency near private properties, local towns, and water systems.
Proposal is to replace a failed culvert at the entrance to the Mizpah Campground. The replacement structure will consist of a 32'-0" x 6'-0" precast concrete bottomless hunched box culvert supported by spread footings.
The Forest Service proposes to approve the use of staging areas, borrow pit locations for material supply, and rehabilitation of an abandoned road within the Summit Lake area and in conjunction with repairs to the Mount Evans Road.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize a new, approximate 750', underground electrical distribution line from the existing Fraser/Vasquez line to private lands.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided whitewater rafting and kayaking to replace an existing expiring authorization.
This purpose of this project is to replace the current Howitzer systems for triggering avalanches with remote avalanche systems, in order to eliminate the need for ammunition whose availability is declining and increase public and employee safety.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road special use permit to Robert Musemeche to allow for the construction and maintenance of a private road driveway to access his private property across National Forest System lands.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize a 3D vibroseis project to be conducted on behalf of Noble Energy, Inc. on National Forest System lands in the West Unit of the Pawnee National Grassland.
Proposal to convert an existing snow course on Boulder Ranger District to an automated SNOTEL site. Proposal to install a new SNOTEL site on the Sulphur Ranger District.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new authorization to the NRCS for exisiting SNOTEL and Snow Course Sites located throughout the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
The US Forest Service proposes to treat hazardous fuels on up to 5 acres of NFS lands in the vicinity of the Nederland Water Treatment Plant. To authorize these activities the USFS also proposes to ammend the town of Nederland's Special Use Permit.
The Forest Service proposes to issue New Cingular Wireless a communication site lease for an 80 foot cell tower and 12'x 28' equipment building, located on the south side of the Herman Gulch Trailhead.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Geokinetics USA, Inc. to place receiver lines (data cables and geophones only) on NFS lands in the East Unit of the Pawnee National Grassland as part of a 3D vibroseis project.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Geokinetics USA, Inc. to conduct a 3D vibroseis operation on National Forest System lands of Pawnee National Grassland for the purposes of exploring for oil and gas.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Geokinetics USA, Inc. to conduct a 3D vibroseis operation on National Forest System lands of Pawnee National Grassland for the purposes of exploring for oil and gas.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the drilling of two new exploratory oil and gas wells and one new oil and gas well along with upgrade of approx. 1000 feet of existing road and construction of approx.
770 feet of new access road.
The purpose of this project is to provide legal year-round access to a private inholding parcel by authorizing motorized use for an abandoned two-track driveway.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for rocket launch events to replace an existing expired authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water) to install, operate and maintain debris booms on Willow Creek and Shadow Mountain Reservoirs. Proposal includes 1000 feet of gated temporary road.
The Forest Service is proposing to reissue a new special use permit to Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for continued operation and maintenance of two stream gauges located on Arapaho and Roaring Fork Creeks in the ANRA.
The Forest Service proposes to establish nucleation plots of native vegetation to restore approximately 2,265 acres of severely burned areas within the Cameron Peak burn area.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Nunn Telephone Company to install 3.29 miles of underground fiber optic cable across National Forest System lands next to Weld County Road 122.
The Forest Service proposes to issue Old Mine Road Association a Right-of-Way for an existing road to access private property. The road is not identified on the Motor Vehicle Use Map as an open public road.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial backpacking to replace an existing expiring authorization.
PSCo has identified the need to install eight distribution poles. The pole installments will allow PSCo to provide safe and reliable service to a new customer.
The Forest Service proposes to allow PVREA to adjust and replace several existing powerline poles and conductors so Lumen can attach fiber optic. This allows Lumen to provide broadband to the Forest Service work center in Red Feather
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Weld County to widen & pave existing gravel Weld County Road (WCR) 105 from south of state highway 14 to WCR 390, approx 4 miles. Approx 3 miles of this proposed project crosses the Pawnee National Grassland.
The Forest Service proposes to analyze effects to the Pawnee Nat'l Grassland on surface resources through consideration of a reasonably foreseeable increase in oil & gas development and provide recommendations for mitigation of unacceptable effects.
The purpose of this project is to establish and reinforce fuel breaks along roads in high priority areas with high burn probabilities and expected suppression difficulty which is consistent with Forest-wide management goals and objectives.
The Forest Service proposes to improve forest health and reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland-urban interface. The Forest Service has been enjoined from using Category 10. The activities proposed in this project are applicable under Category 6.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Green River Energy Resources, Inc. to conduct a 2D vibroseis project on NFS lands of the Pawnee National Grassland for the purposes of exploring for oil and gas.
The Forest Service is proposing to implement stream and floodplain restoration projects, for the purpose of improving watershed condition and fisheries health within the flood-impacted area on the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts.
Forest Service proposed to authorize a new 310 foot buried powerline to an existing recreation residence. Line to be buried within an existing road right-of-way.
The Forest Service proposes to analyze Powder Addiction's proposal for a snow cat route for their guided snow cat operation up the West Fork drainage at Jones Pass. Snow Addiction is currently permitted under a 10-year outfitter guide permit.
To continue to allow the use and occupancy of NFS lands for recurring outfitting and guiding services for up to ten years to holders with a demonstrated track record of compliance, and to provide framework through which to measure re-authorizations.
The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek Ranger District.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize a cabin and access to the cabin for a period of 10 years while a permanent resolution to the encroachment is found.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide Special Use Authorization for guided whitewater rafting to the new owner of an existing Priority-permitted operation.
The Forest Service Proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial rafting to replace an existing expired authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to improve water quality and floodplain
connectivity following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on this unnamed
tributary to the South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided horseback rides, day hikes and fishing and providing cargo packing service to replace an existing expiring authorization.
The Pawnee National Grassland of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland is proposing a developed recreational shooting area on National Forest System lands on the west side of the Grassland.
The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health on National Forest System land in the vicinity of Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 1,000 foot by 12-foot road to access a private parcel, the Colonna Claim.
The Forest Service proposes to replace expired permits PAW413201 & PAW64 with new permits. These special uses have been in continuous operation for over 40 years: a buried, 6-in. natural gas liquids pipeline & a 345-kV overhead electrical line.
The authorization of road repair and maintenance, including plowing, of NSFR 512 to access a year-round residence. NFSR used to avoid crossing wetlands.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided mountain lion hunting to replace an existing expiring authorization with no changes in locations, activities or allocated use
The project would primarily use an overstory removal prescription to treat up about 3000 acres of forest affected by mountain pine beetle and dwarf mistletoe. For those interested in learning more, join us virtually 3/9 (5 p.m.) using the link below.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Stoneham Cooperative Telephone Corp. to install 1.49 miles of underground fiber optic cable across National Forest System lands next to Weld County Road 149.
The City of Greeley and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality, channel resiliency, and road resiliency following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Roaring Creek, a tributary to the Cache la Poudre River.
The Forest Service proposes vegetation management activities in the Roaring Creek project area for the purposes of providing economic timber projects, improving forest health, reducing hazardous fuels, maintaining wildlife habitat and meadows.
To rebuild damaged portions of Roaring Creek trail to be sustainable and accessible and in line with the Trails Mgmt Handbook. Reduce erosion, decrease grades, relocate away from stream.
This project will decommission trail braids and user created social routes around Rollins Pass Trailhead to rehabilitate existing and prevent future resource damage in the area, particularly to sensitive alpine tundra ecosystem & cultural resources.
The purpose of this project is to replace an outdated tower to provide continued telecommunications coverage to the community, including enhanced emergency response, better reception quality and higher security and privacy for telephone users.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize a mining plan of operation. The plan includes use of hand tools and mechanized equipment to sample and evaluate material from old mine tailing and within existing adit. Ore with economic value will be removed
Current permit and authorization for outfitting and occupancy to Beaver Meadows Resort need to be renewed for continuation of activities. Beaver Meadows must have a special uses permit from the USFS in order to charge people to ski on NFS lands.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/guide special use authorization for guided fishing (wade & float) to replace an existing expiring authorization
The Forest Service proposes authoring a suite of management tools to improve forest resiliency and mitigate risk to communities, wildlife, watersheds and other values at risk from large-scale wildfires and other disturbances.
The proposed access trail would be approximately 150 feet in length and 2-3 ft wide, and wind down the mill's northeastern side. The access trail will connect two previously existing roads at the site to safely move visitors around the site.
The Forest Services proposes to improve water quality, channel resiliency,
and road resiliency following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Sevenmile
Creek, a tributary to the Cache la Poudre River.
The Big Thompson Watershed Coalition and the Forest Service propose to improve water quality, protect downstream infrastructure, and promote channel resiliency following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Sheep Creek, a tributary to the Big Thompson River
The Forest Service proposes to improve the trail users recreation experience and increase motorized single track connections from the Arapaho National Forest to the Routt National Forest.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking and backpacking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountain biking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.
The purpose of this project is to establish a broodstock and conservation population of greenback cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias) which serves ongoing efforts of the species recovery plan.
Stream habitat features in South Boulder Creek adjacent to Jumbo Mountain Picnic Area are proposed to be modified and improved for the sake of increasing the numbers, size, and productivity of coldwater fish.
The Forest Service proposes to improve water quality and floodplain
connectivity following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on the South Fork of
the Cache la Poudre River.
10-year priority permit renewal for guided horse pack trips, drop camps, and gear packing in the summer, and guided deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep hunting, hunting drop camps, gear and game packing during the fall hunting seasons.
Allow replacement of a Parshall Flume located within the existing Bob Creek Ditch at the headwaters of Roaring Creek. Existing flume is failing and must be replaced in order for Greeley to be credited for the water they divert.
City of Greeley has requested authorization to remove hazard trees within 60 feet of high water mark for Barnes Meadow Reservoir and Peterson Lake. Hazard trees are defined as all dead trees and those leaning towards the reservoir.
The Forest Service proposes to issue Crown Castle Fiber, LLC, a long term authorization for the installation and operation of a fiber optic and small cell communication system to be located along Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park, Colorado.
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the reissuance of Northern Colorado%u2019s Rocketry Permit.
A review is needed each time a permit is renewed.
To renew a short term authorization held by Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for operation of stream gauges located on the main stem and South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River.
Authorize use for Qwest d/b/a CenturyLink to install conduit with fiber line in Glacier View Meadows subdivision across NFS lands/ Place 2%u201D conduit with fiber line within 1.5 miles of existing roadway that crosses NFS lands/ 30-45 day
The Forest Service proposes to authorize repairs to the western portion of the Laramie-Poudre Tunnel and a construction staging area to be located at the west portal of the tunnel.
Installation of 20 stream/rain gauges and a radio repeater. Will also permit additional gauges that were installed following the 2012 High Park Fire and 2013 flood.
The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement to Clear Creek County for CR 103 (Squaw Pass Road) for road improvements and a 4 ft ascending bike lane. The project has been modified to include a 2 ft paved shoulder along the descending lane.
Northern Water proposes to use a combination of process-based restoration techniques and structures and conventional road work in order to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 East Troublesome Fire on Stillwater Creek.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize erosion mitigation activities to protect a historic Stub Creek cabin from nearby streambank erosion. This project would improve instream conditions in the Laramie composite watershed.
A forest thinning project using a variety of vegetation management activities on 4975 acres to reduce fuel loading and reduce the risk of crown fire initiation.
Approximately 150,000 lodgepole pine seedlings would be planted across 1,447 acres in 2022. Seedlings would be monitored for survival over the first and third years after planting. Areas of natural regeneration would be avoided for planting.
The Forest proposes to improve the area trail network by re-routing, building new trails, decommissioning some system and non-system trails and reducing the width of some trails. Bicycle use is proposed as restricted to designated system routes.
The Forest Service is proposing to implement 4325 acres of vegetation improvement activities. The proposal will address improving forest health while maintaining and improving vegetation conditions that are suitable for Canada lynx habitat.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horseback rides and hiking to replace an existing expiring authorization with no changes in locations, activities or allocated use.
Sunrise Anglers would like approval for Priority status on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Sunrise Anglers is a fly-fishing guide who has been a permittee with Clear Creek Ranger District for 13 years.
The Forest Service Proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for commercial horseback riding to replace an existing expired authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Taproot Rockies Midstream, LLC to construct, operate & maintain 3 buried pipelines (crude oil, fresh water, & produced water) within a 50-ft. right-of-way across about 300 ft. of National Forest System Lands.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize permitted livestock grazing and prepare new allotment management plans for the Baldridge, Cedar Creek, Dunraven, Stone Mountain, and Twin Sisters-Cabin Creek Allotments.
Thornton Senior Center has been a transitional priority permit on the Clear Creek Ranger District for 10 years and has requested a priority permit on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forests. This permit would be for guided mid-week day hiking.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for a running race event to replace an existing expired short-term authorization.
Tumbling River Ranch (TRR) has been authorized for temporary use Silver Dollar Lake trail on the Clear Creek Ranger District for more than ten years. This project aims to convert their yearly permit to a priority use permit.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize relocation of a road used by Tunnel Water Company to access the east portal of Laramie-Poudre Tunnel. Existing road is too steep to accommodate equipment necessary for previously authorized repair work.
Turner Guide Service would like approval for Priority status on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Outfitter runs specialty hunting trips for Mtn Goat, Big Horn Sheep, Moose, Elk and Deer, and Mountain Lion. Packing services provided if kill is made.
The proposed special use authorization is for Classic Bicycle Racing LLC to make temporary use of NFS lands on 4 National Forests within CO for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the additional installation, operation, and maintenance of a network of stream and rain gauges for flood detection located on the Willow, Stillwater and Supply Creeks and tributaries.
The Arapaho National Forest, Sulphur Ranger District, is proposing to issue two separate authorizations for outfitting and guiding for UTV (side by side) use on system roads and trails.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize Noble Energy, Inc. to construct about 550 feet of underground 4-inch poly natural gas pipeline from Federal CB 4-24 well to a production facility on private land.
The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction of a new 100 foot lattice tower and prefabricated electronics building at the Union Telephone leased communication site located on Mines Peak.
The Forest Service Proposes to reauthorize continued use and operation of existing powerlines on Clear Creek and Boulder Ranger Districts. The Forest Service also proposes to allow upgrades to an existing line.
The Forest Service proposes to do fuels reduction and forest health management activities on lands adjacent to private lands and/or areas heavily impacted by mountain pine beetle mortality to reduce wildfire risk.
The Forest Service proposes to improve water quality, channel resiliency,
and to protect downstream infrastructure following the 2020 Cameron
Peak Fire on this unnamed tributary to the Upper Miller Fork.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Denver Water to construct fish barriers on Bobtail and Steelman Creeks in the upper Williams Fork to protect green lineage cutthroat trout.
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Denver Water to replace 2 undersized culverts on Vasquez Creek and 1 on Cabin Creek with aquatic organism passage structures, and remove a flume on Cabin Creek and install a v-notch weir on Trail Creek.
The Forest Service is analyzing the effects of authorizing Lockhart Geophysical (Lockhart),on behalf of Duncan Oil Corp. to conduct approx. 2.58 miles of 2D vibroseis geophysical operations on the Pawnee National Grassland.
To address the need to minimize conflicts between recreational users and private landowners, the Forest Service proposes to construct approx. 1.4 miles of new non-motorized trail to avoid private land and approx. 1.7 miles will be decommissioned.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a reciprocal easement for a private road easement in exchange for a right-of-way granted to the U.S. Forest Service.
The Forest Service proposes a special use permit for the construction and maintenance of a snow fence to provide safety from drifting snow on a county road.
Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation.
The US Forest Service is preparing an environmental analysis for cave and abandoned mine management options for the bat disease commonly known as white-nose syndrome (WNS).
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided bird tours to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
The FS & BLM propose to authorize Duncan Oil Company to develop their Federal oil & gas lease through drilling of one well. FS would approve the Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO). BLM would authorize the Application for Permit to Drill (APD).
Northern Water proposes to address an area on Willow Creek at risk for avulsing (rapidly abandoning the existing channel and creating a new stream channel) with bank stabilization including grading, soil lifts, toe wood, and riprap stabilization.
The Forest Service is proposing to exchange one parcel of National Forest System land containing approx. 5.5 acres to TMII Development, LLC in exchange for TMII Development, LLC conveying one parcel of land approx. 50.23 acres to the United States.
Authorize short-term geophysical investigations and incidental support activities for Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to dig one to two test pits with an excavator and up to 3 drill borings for a proposed Willow Creek Res. sediment berm
The Forest Service proposes to respond to the mtn pine beetle epidemic in the Willow Creek area. The first decision has been made. The second decision in a roadless area is in progress.
Winter Park Ski Area Master Plan Phase 1 project proposals. Chairlift upgrades, general area improvements, snowmaking modifications, snow fence installation, and vegetation management.
PSCo seeks to renew their existing permits for natural gas transmission lines on the Forest. This will update expired/expiring authorizations and roll all current authorizations into one Forest master permit for the Utility's existing gas systems.
The Forest Service proposes to respond to the pine beetle epidemic and treatment efficacy in the Yankee Hill area. A Supplemental EA and subsequent Decision Notice will be completed. Units to be considered include 14-20,24,25,39,40,42,44,57,61
Following previously removed patchcuts, we intend on planting a mixed conifer composition to promote resilience to wildfire and climate change. This mixed conifer composition allows for greater biodiversity and heterogeneity within the stands.
