Big Slide Avalanche Mitigation
This project proposes to install a "Gazex" remote exploder system on National Forest System Lands in the Big Slide Area near Monarch Pass to be utilized for avalanche mitigation along the U.S. Highway 50 corridor.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Big Slide area lies just east of the Monarch Ski Area along U.S. Highway 50 near Monarch Pass in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/20/2018 |
| Decision | 07/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Salida Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Big Slide Avalanche Mitigation
Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2019
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
Salida Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Chaffee
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ben Lara
5575 Cleora Rd.
Salida, CO 81201
760-924-5509
blara@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/19/2019