Porphyry Basin and Grizzly Bear Mine cabin removal and physical safety closures
Dismantle and remove, or burn non-historic mining cabin from Uncompahgre Wilderness. Physical safety closures on 2 or 3 nearby mine openings. Install closure on shaft along Bear Creek National Recreation Trail and reinforce portal door in Ohio Park.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Porphyry Basin, accessed from Middle Fork Cimarron Trail. Grizzly Bear Mine openings accessed from Ohio Park and from Bear Creek National Rec. Trail
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/08/2018 |
| Decision | 05/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ouray Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Porphyry Basin Robin Redbreast Cabin Removal and Physical Safety Closure
Decision Signed Date: 05/02/2018
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Ouray Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Hinsdale
Legal Land Description:
T45N, R6W Sec 34; T43N R7W, Sec. 5 and 9, NMPM
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Gregory Van Oosbree
2505 S. Townsend
Montrose, CO 81401
7754827881
gvanoosbree@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/6/2020