Tensleep Canyon Climbing Management Plan
Respond to increased development and impacts from rock climbing. Considers protection of the following: soil, vegetation, geologic, water, cultural, wildlife, and social resources. Considers protection of resources via restrictions/permits/education.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Tensleep Canyon: From Meadowlark lake and southwest on either side of the U.S. Highway 16 corridor to the Forest boundary at the bottom of the canyon. Leigh Creek Canyon is also included.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/12/2020 |
| Comment Period | 02/05/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 12/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Powder River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management; Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Bighorn National Forest
Districts:
Powder River Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Washakie
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Thad Berrett
1415 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
307-684-4636
wayne.t.berrett@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/17/2023