*Spruce Lakes dead tree mitigation
Use certified blasters to fell dead trees within 3/4 of a tree length around the Spruce Lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness to mitigate the potential for the spillways to clog and minimize the threat of the dams overtopping and failing.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Spruce Lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness, 7 miles north of Wolf Creek Pass.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/15/2016 |
| Decision | 01/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2018 (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:
Divide 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
*Spruce Lakes dead tree mitigation
Decision Signed Date: 01/10/2018
Forests:
Rio Grande National Forest
Districts:
Divide Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Mineral
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Martha Williamson
13308 West Hwy 160
Del Norte, CO 81132
719-657-3321
mawilliamson@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/26/2018