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  • Pan over to the United States; then
  • Find Nebraska and South Dakota.

Projects will show up on the map if a latitude and longitude has been entered. Bear with us as we get used to the new system!

Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.

SOPA Reports

The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed actions for Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands 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.

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Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Projects

Installation of a new fence to protect the dam face, part of the waterbody and spring source from livestock affects while providing a source of water for livestock and enhancing recreational opportunities for the public.

Installation of structural guides or boundaries to designate two parking areas along a US Forest Service road.

The purpose of the project is to bring a reliable livestock watering source to the Gilmore Allotment on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland by installing 2 buried water lines and 2 water tanks.

Improvement of rangeland infrastructure and water sources for the use of livestock grazing as a vegetation management tool in the Imlay West Pasture of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland.

Build about 1.3 miles of allotment division fence.

The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands propose to update the Forests' guidance for plant management strategies through an environmental analysis for the management of invasive, noxious, alien, non-native, and undesirable native plant species.

To improve livestock grazing distribution the installation of 4 water tanks and 2.09 miles of water line in the South Pasture and 3 water tanks and 1.53 miles of water line in the North Pasture of the Simon Allotment.

Conduct prescribed burns on two different units, about 1,100 acres total, to reduce heavy fuel loading.

Permit for the South Dakota Department of Transportation to construct a snow fence on USFS System Lands adjacent to US Highway 83.

Special use authorization for the installation of 28.77 miles of fiber optic cable in existing road rights-of-way adjacent to USFS System lands.

Authorize the installation of approximately 10 miles of buried waterline as well as 14 water tanks and 6 water lots.

Project Archive

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