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Proposed Projects

Effective beginning 06/04/2025:  This website, and all linked websites under the control of the agency is under review and content may change.

Keep track of the many projects planned or happening now on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The forest projects listed below are projects that we are currently analyzing or have recently analyzed under the NEPA process. After completing the analysis of the effects of a project, the Forest Service then implements the project over a period of months or years. The project pages include information such as location, project milestones, project documents, meeting notices, links to public comment/objection and more. For older projects, see the project archive.

Projects that are "In Progress" may have an opportunity for public input. Please contact the appropriate forest office for more information. If you are looking for a project that is not listed below, please contact the GMUG Supervisors Office at 970-874-6600.

Background:

As part of carrying out the mission of the Forest Service, agency resource specialists develop environmental analysis and documentation for projects on National Forest System lands, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and agency direction. A Citizen’s Guide to NEPA is available from the CEQ for more information about what NEPA is and how the NEPA process works.

Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.

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The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.

The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.

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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Proposed Projects

DMEA Mesa Point and Island Lake Powerline Burial Project

Authorize DMEA to replace an existing segment of buried powerline around the Mesa Point Towers com site with new power & fiber lines and replace existing overhead powerline at Island Lake with buried power & fiber lines within largely disturbed area.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Plan Revision

The objection filing period closed on October 30, 2023 for the GMUG revised forest plan.

New Cingular Wireless Generator Pad and Generator Replacement Project (Uncompahgre Butte)

Authorize the replacement of an existing concrete generator pad and propane generator at the New Cingular Wireless communication site lot.

Powderhorn West End Lift Replacement

Replace West End chairlift, conduct associated grading and tree clearing, relocate existing ski patrol yurt, construct new ski run with access road and utilities.

South Uncompahgre Hazardous Fuels and Ecological Resiliency

Landscape scale Vegetation Management on South Uncompahgre Plateau and Naturita Division to actively and adaptively improve forest health and resiliency and reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels.

Telluride Mountain Club Trail Proposal 2023

Construct 11 miles of non-motorized trail and rehabilitate approximately 4.7 miles of trail (includes portions of NFST 5421, 5420 and 5505) in the Telluride vicinity.

Telluride Ski Resort Improvements

A suite of projects is proposed as identified in Telluride Ski Resort's (TSR) 2017 Master Development Plan (MDP) and subsequent 2023 & 2024 MDP Amendments within TSR%u2019s existing operational boundary.

Proposed Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Proposed Project Archive.

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