Willow Creek Mine Expansion
The operator proposes to expand their current placer mining operation to the north and west and mine approximately 30 acres of NFS lands on the west side of Box Creek Canyon, between Herrington Creek and Corske Creek on the Leadville Ranger District.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
T11S, R70W, Section 6, 6th Principal Meridian
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/14/2017 |
| Comment Period | 08/15/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/14/2017 |
| Decision | 02/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Leadville Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Willow Creek Mine Expansion
Decision Signed Date: 02/27/2018
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
Leadville Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Lake
Legal Land Description:
T11S R70W Section 6, 6th Principal Meridian
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Amy Titterington
810 Front Street
Leadville, CO 80461
719-836-2031
amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/31/2018