Bear River Fuels Break
Fuels in a predominantly spruce-fir forest will be reduced within a 1000 foot area around the Stillwater Ditch. Treatments will include hand-thinning with pile burning or lop and scatter.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Approximately 9 miles southwest of the town of Yampa, CO, the Stillwater Ditch is found between FSRS900 and Gardner Park Reservoir.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2025 |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Yampa Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Project Decision Information
Bear River Fuels Break
Decision Signed Date: 03/06/2026
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Yampa Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Garfield; Routt
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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James Statezny
300 Roselawn Ave
Yampa, CO 80483
719-553-1494
james.statezny@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/22/2026