Sweetwater Lake Recreation Management and Development Project (SLDP)
Amend the 2002 Forest Plan and create a Special Interest Management Area for newly acquired properties and surrounding National Forest Lands surrounding Sweetwater Lake, allowing for the appropriate, consistent, sustainable, and holistic management of the area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located approximately 12 miles north, northwest of Dotsero, Colorado in portions of Sections 5, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of T3S, R87W, 6th Principle Meridian; Garfield County, Colorado.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 05/06/2024 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
East Zone/Eagle Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Recreation Management; Special Area Management; Grazing Management; Minerals And Geology; Land Ownership Management; Special Use Management; Facility Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Land Use Adjustments; Boundary Adjustments; Developed Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Special Use Authorizations; Facility Maintenance; Plan Amendment; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Special Area Management; Scenery Management; Grazing Structural Improvements; Travel Management
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
East Zone/Eagle Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Garfield
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jamie Werner
24747 US Hwy 24
Minturn, CO 81645
970-471-0259
Jamie.Werner@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/4/2025