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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for White River National Forest 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.
Interagency Wild and Scenic Suitability Study on the Colorado River and Deep Creek. USFS Draft ROD will be posted after the legal notice is posted in the Glenwood Post Independent. The entire EIS can be found: www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo.html
NSS has applied for a SUP for this event under an exemption clause & consistent with decontamination procedures described in Regional Order # R2-10-01. Planned activities would occur from July 16-July 24, 2011 & include: Cave & Geology Field Trips.
2014 Pro-Cycyle challenge is a professional bike race with 128 entrants. The course varies each year utilizing US Highways, State and County roads as it crosses 4 National Forests this year between August 18 and 26.
Special use authorization is for Bicycle Tour of Colorado (BTC) to make temporary use of NFS lands on 3 National Forests within Colorado for ancillary aid stations with portable toilets, signs, trash facilities and support personnel
Classic Bicycle Racing LLC makes temporary use of NFS lands during 4 of the total 7 stages on four National Forests within Colorado for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards, and filming.
The proposal is to improve trail conditions on the Dillon Ranger District through reconstruction of the Hippo Trail and creation of a new connector trail in the Salt Lick Trail System
Install Goldenhorn Platter lift, remove trees and perform grading on Oly Face, and glade trees on slopes of Eden within the Aspen Highlands Special Use Permit Area. These projects are all referenced in the 2013 Aspen Highlands Master Development Plan
Across 40 acres, clear game trails of downed debris and prune mountain shrub vegetation to allow for re-sprouting and improved visibility for bighorn sheep.
AT&T has applied for the renewal of their Copper Mountain Communications Site Lease. Currently AT&T operates a communication site on National Forest Lands within Copper Mountain Ski Resort's Special Use Permit Area. No new disturbance are proposed.
Demolition and removal of abandoned equipment, materials and structures at five abandoned mining cabins (Wise Mtn, Bemrose Creek, Mt. Guyot, Keystone Gulch and Peru Creek).
Analysis to provide access to a private inholding between Peaks 6 and Peaks 7. Project would entail construction of 1,500 feet of new road from the top of the Zendo lift (BSR) to the private inholding.
Issuance of a ten year outfitter and guide permit to Adventure Cycling Association to authorize multiple cycling tours to operate annually on National Forest System Lands across the Rocky Mountain Region.
Ajax Adventure Camp has requested a ten year priority use permit to host a summer camp for children ages 7-15. Activities include rock climbing, fishing, water dipping, bouldering, camping, biking, and outdoor education programming.
New authorization for construction of cellular phone comm site along US Highway 6 between Loveland Pass and Keystone (A-Basin). The facility will be multi-carrier facility consisting of one prefabricated equipment shelter and two towers.
New authorization for construction of a cellular phone comm site along I-70 between the Eisenhower Tunnel & East Dillon. The facility will be a multi-carrier facility consisting of one prefab equip shelter and 2 towers.
Apex Lode, Strong Mines has submitted a Plan of Operations to maintain a mine and infrastructure on their claims. Infrastructure consists of a cabin/tool shed, 1,600 feet of road with a gate as well as the mine. The Plan of Operations is for 1 year.
The Strong Mining Co. will implement final reclamation of the Apex (Strong) Mine. Plan includes safety closures of two adits, demolition and removal of all improvements, decommissioning access roads and trails, and site revegetation.
Proposal to 1) construct a sand shed in the High Noon parking lot for sand and equipment storage and 2) to expand the Il Refugio restaurant at A-Basin by enclosing the current deck and building a new deck of similar size.
Proposal from Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to replace the existing Lenawee Chairlift, expand existing food service facilities at Black Mountain Lodge and construct a warming hut near the Lenawee Parks ski trail.
Project includes approximately 9 miles of summer hike/bike trails and two via ferratas. All of the proposed projects are located within Arapahoe Basin's existing special use permit and operational boundary.
A Basin is proposing a new via ferrata route. The resort currently has a challenging via ferrata route on the upper East Wall rock face. The second route will be a shorter and less exposed route on a lower zone of the East Wall.
The purpose of this project is to improve the condition of the Arctic Placer Trail through realignment and construction. The existing trail is very steep, travels straight up the hillside, and is causing soil erosion during spring run.
To offer for competitive sale to the public, or direct sale or exchange to a governmental org., a portion of the Aspen RD Admin Site comprising approximately 1 acre. This sale/exchange is being proposed under the authority of the FSFREA of 2005.
Aspen Skiing Company proposes to install approximately 3,600 feet of snowmaking pipe on Prospector ski trail and 3,000 feet of snowmaking pipe on Riverside ski trail. Collectively, the proposed snowmaking project would provide approx. 16.9 acres.
The following are proposed on USFS lands: approximately 60 acres cleared trail and gladed terrain; chairlift and ancillary infrastructure; bottom terminal access road; and 50 acres snowmaking, pump station, 18,000 feet line, and two storage ponds.
This project is to improve the reliability and safety of Aspen Mountain's Lift 1A in order to meet guest standards and enhance the recreation experience by replacing and realigning the outdated fixed-grip, double chairlift installed in 1972.
Proposal to remove hazard trees and regenerate lodgepole and aspen in selected areas across the four SkiCo ski areas (Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass).
Installation of 11 Cellular Towers at 10 sites on National Forest lands at Aspen Skiing Company Resorts; Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass. Including associated utilities (power, fiber optics) for each site.
Aspen Skiing Company proposes to construct the Blue Grouse Ski Trail Connector and Vapor to Squeezy Bike Trail Connector, reroute the Summit Hiking Trail, and replace and realign the Cirque and Coneygame lifts.
The project is to authorize use and maintenance of roughly 60 feet of an existing 2 track, 10-foot-wide route to the subject parcel located along the Lead King Basin Road (NFSR 315).
Conduct prescribed fire and mechanical treatments in identified blocks of forest, shrubland, and grassland vegetation types to improve wildlife browse and foraging habitat.
Creation of a permitted public rock collection program that would include small volume, non-commercial, hand collection, and surface removal of decorative rocks from designated community "common use area(s)".
Issuance of five year recreation event permits to authorize 11 recreation events to operate on the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. Events have been authorized in prior years under temporary permits. Events are running, mountain bike, jeep, and ski.
The City of Glenwood Springs would like to create an easement for an existing transformer located at 900 Grand Avenue, the White River National Forest Supervisor's Office.
Avalanche CG has reached a new level for action for public safety needs due to hazard trees falling on the campsites. To ensure visitor safety and promote a healthy forest the proposal is to close & relocate the 10 sites located in the hazard zone.
Proposing vegetation treatments to salvage fire killed timber, remove hazard trees and create defensible space near structures in the Cattle Creek area. Additionally, approximately 6,500 acres will be monitored for reforestation needs.
The action proposed by the Forest Service to meet the purpose and need consists of four elements: Construct a parking area, reconstruct approximately 8.2 miles of trail, restore a wetland, and rehabilitate- and close approximately 27 miles of trail.
Proposal to mitigate water loss through sinkholes identified within Battlement Reservoir #1 and maintain Colorado River cutthroat trout habitat. Would be implemented in a partnership with CPW in the fall when water levels are low.
Replacement of the Drink of Water Lift (Chair #5) at Beaver Creek Resort. The current double chairlift is proposed to be replaced with a high speed quad.
Beaver Creek Ski Resort is proposing to add a women's downhill racecourse next to the existing men's course with related snowmaking & safety infrastructure. Finish area reconstruction will include upgrades to Red Tail Camp & race building facilities
The McCoy Park proposal consists of various lift, terrain, snowmaking and operational developments. These improvements will provide for lift served skiing servicing beginner and low-intermediate terrain separated from advanced-level terrain.
Beaver Creek Resort is proposing to install snowmaking near PHQ and the Sheephorn trail, tree clearing for the Slanderous Sams and Sheephorn Connector trails, and constructing a temporary construction access/ski patrol egress in the McCoy Park area.
proposal to accomplish three projects at Beaver Creek Resort during the 2016 summer construction season: Women's Downhill Start Mound Removal, Finish Area Commentator Booth and Red Tail Grading Projects.
The Proposed Action would authorize Berlaimont to improve those existing segments of NFSR 774 and 780 as they lead up to the southeastern corner of the Berlaimont property from local public roads in Edwards.
The proposed action is to update culvert infrastructure that is nearing the end of its lifespan and to provide improved aquatic organism passages at four locations on the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.
Snowmass proposes to replace the outdated Big Burn high-speed detachable quad chairlift with a new high-speed detachable six-person chairlift. The design capacity of the new chairlift would equal that of the existing chairlift (2,200 people per hour)
Issuance of five year recreation event permits to authorize 2 recreation events to operate on the Blanco Ranger District. Events have been authorized in prior years under temporary permits. Events are ATV and snowmobile rides.
Renewal of 18 existing outfitter/guide special use permits. Permits allow for hunting, packing, fishing, camping, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Permit term will be for 10 years.
Analyze the following grazing allotments for permit reissuance: Hay Flats, Middle Miller, North Elk, Seven Lakes, Salt Box, West Miller, and East Miller
Proposed fuels reduction activities on National Forest System (NFS) lands within a 3,605-acre area near Vail, Colorado. Treatments correspond to areas identified within the Town of Vail Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Reissuance of expired SU Permit for a spring development and pipeline approx. 1300 feet long. Also for a ditch for supplying water to fish ponds on private lands that is approx. 200 feet long. The permit will continuee to have a 10 foot wide use area
The project involves the replacement of the Chair 5 lift within the resort's Peak 8 base area. The project would occur partially on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Breckenridge Ski Resort's existing Special Use Permit Area.
Breckenridge Ski Resort (BSR) is proposing projects on Peak 9 including the installation of a new gondola teaching terrain, and the replacement of C-Chair to relieve portal crowding and improve the experience for guests learning to ski and ride.
Breckenridge Ski Resort proposes to replace the Falcon Chairlift on Peak 10, construct a storage building on Peak 7 and improve its communication infrastructure.
Proposed projects: installation of an electrical line from the T-Bar hut to the top of the Imperial lift; replacement/modification of the existing lift operations building and ski patrol hut located at the top of the Imperial lift.
Project includes developing new ski terrain and constructing a new lift and associated infrastructure on Peak 6 within the resort's Special Use Permit boundary.
The purpose of this project is to improve the condition of the Broken Wheel Trail through realignment and construction. The existing trail is very steep,
travels straight up the hillside, and is causing soil erosion during spring run.
Proposal to decommission and restore .5 miles of unsustainable trail that provides a poor recreation experience. Existing trail will be replaced with a new 1 mile sustainable trail that provides for public safety and positive recreational experience.
Proposed vegetation management activities along the Buford/New Castle Road. Vegetation management activities could include improvement harvests, clearcuts, patch clearcuts, precommercial thinning and other silvicultural activities.
Reduce the risk to human health and safety of forest visitors and reclaim an abandoned mine site by closing mine features and demolition/removal of buildings/structures.
Removal of larger lodgepole pine to follow direction for sustained yield even flow timber harvest, and to reduce mountain pine beetle risk and fuels in the area.
The project would utilize untreated wood posts and on-site materials to build multiple beaver dam analogs (BDAs). These temporary structures would be constructed by hand and would mimic the influence of beaver dams on the stream and riparian area.
The Rifle Ranger District proposes replacing the existing culvert at the Coulter Mesa Road (FS 832)/Butler Creek stream crossing with an aquatic organism passage (AOP) design in the later summer/fall of 2018.
Proposal on NFS lands includes: Nordic jump venue, snowmaking on 9 trails, horseback trail rides, a lift maintenance facility. Grading Uncle Chuck's trail and constructing a Terrain Park Overpass was approved under a separate categorical exclusion.
CDOT is proposing to permanently store natural road debris inside the bottom switchback east of McClure Pass on Hwy 133. Project will fill in a 16.1-acre depression from original road construction. Includes revegetation of the old Placita fill site.
CDOT proposes to install three subsurface inclinometers and monitoring wells all within a 0.75-acre footprint located adjacent to U.S. Highway 24 north of Minturn. Monitoring equipment will be by foot one to two times per month for up to one year.
Re-issuance of a long term special use permit for construction, operation, and maintenance of 14 sediment control ponds and associated arrays of horizontal drains south of the I-70 right-of-way, within the Straight Creek Watershed, Summit County, CO.
Authorize issuance of a special use permit to CPX Piceance Holdings, LLC for the operation and maintenance of an existing natural gas pipeline crossing forest service lands.
The purpose of action is to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River, maintain or improve recreation opportunities and facilities, and conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area.
Proposal to analyze cattle grazing for a total of 913 AUMs between July and October between Capitol Creek and East Sopris Allotments. If authorized, grazing would be managed in a manner that maintains or moves towards desired conditions.
Redevelop the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Office located at 620 Main Street in Carbondale, Colorado. Includes the demolition of 3 buildings, landscaping and construction of new 7,222 sqft office building.
This proposed project is to reconstruct a 30' wooden bridge for foot and horse use located approximately 15' downstream from the existing similar bridge, then remove the existing bridge from within the Flat Tops Wilderness boundary.
This proposed project is to safeguard one (1) mine feature and demolish and remove three (4) unauthorized structures and one (1) former FS Administrative site situated on National Forest System lands managed by the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.
Construct a sustainable mountain ascent route, restore multiple user created paths and perform basic maintenance on the main summit ascent route to Castle Peak.
The purpose of this proposal is to replace the condemned outhouse and vault at the Cayton Ranger Station site off of FSR 814 in the West Divide Creek area of the Rifle Ranger District.
The proposed activities consist of reshaping the bankfull channel of the Blue River by relocating alluvial material from within channel riffles to areas that will support the creation of holding pools.
Preliminary analysis to identify and quantify methane gas emission source locations within 5.2 square mile of Coal Basin to determine potential methane gas quality for future methane destruction or utilization projects.
CPW is planning to abandon a portion of an irrigation ditch and put the water into a 3070' pipeline. The pipeline will be under an existing road. The water will be used to irrigate a pasture for enhancing deer and elk habitat.
To offer for competitive sale to the public, or direct sale or exchange to a governmental org, an admin. site (Dillon Work Compound) comprising approx. 11 acres. This sale/exchange is being proposed under the authority of the FSFREA of 2005.
To offer for competitive sale an administrative site (Minturn Equipment Yard) comprising approx. 4.39 acres, under the Forest Service Facilities Realignment & Enhancement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-54).
Analyzing a proposed plan of operations to harvest mineral materials from a rock scree area. Authorization would be through a special use permit. Surface rock would be manually gathered and palletized for 1-2 months during the summer each year.
Project includes the replacement of the Kokomo Lift, conveyor installations across the mountain, spot grading, construction of a viewing deck in the terrain park, etc.
An analysis of a new mountain coaster at the base of the American Flyer; a new mountain bike trail; snowmaking on Collage and an associated drainage system.
Project includes replacing the American Eagle and American Flyer chairlifts at Copper Mountain Resort. Both lifts are located within CMR's existing special use permit and operational boundary.
Project includes construction of a new chairlift on Tucker Mountain and other associated improvements within Copper Mountain Resort. All of the proposed projects are located within CMR's existing special use permit and operational boundary.
Year-round recreation projects at Copper Mountain: (1) additional snowmaking coverage on West Encore and Collage trails; (2) construction of a year-round alpine coaster; (3) and a new mountain bike trail east of the American Eagle chairlift.
Copper Mountain Resort proposes replacing the Timberline Express Chairlift and upgrading associated lift infrastructure. The project also includes constructing a downhill mountain bike park trail system accessed from the Woodward Express lift.
Expand size of Corn Lot parking area along with potential bicycle and hiking trrailhead and trail improvements; analyze potential stream health improvement projects for Tenmile Creek
The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District is proposing approximately 1600 acres of vegetation treatments along FSR 300. Additional projects identified in the area include recreation management enhancements and prescribed fire.
The USFS and CPW are proposing a cutthroat restoration project on Crooked and Little Lime Creeks. Actions include construction of fish barrier(s), removing whirling disease infected trout, and reintroducing native trout.
Reconstruction of the degraded Crooked Creek stream channel; reconstruction of the Little Lime Creek stream channel and associated wetlands that were converted to open water ponds; and remove the non-system spur road.
This project is to address ongoing concerns regarding parking, traffic flow, and provide a large enough area for tractor trailers and unequipped vehicles to turn around prior to reaching Forest Service Road 315
Restore ponderosa pine forests to Fire Regime Condition Class I. Improve habitat for species dependent on ponderosa pine forests. Reintroduce surface fire to ponderosa pine ecosystems. Reduce pinon/juniper encroachment from sagebrush communities.
To construct a recreational trail from the River Run base area at Keystone Ski Area to the proposed Dercum’s Dash neighborhood. The trail would be 6 feet wide and 650 feet in length (251 feet of surface trail and 398 feet of boardwalk).
Several priority use O/G permit holders have requested additional use. The use is available as determined by the District O/G Capacity Analysis. Proposed uses include hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, & mountaineering.
Proposal is to reissue seven recreation event special use permits under terms not to exceed five years. These permits are for multiple events that have been previously authorized on the Dillon District and are in full compliance w/ previous permits.
Proposal to lease the 10.89-acre Dillon Work Center administrative site for the development of up to 177 affordable housing rental units under the authority of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Sec. 8623 (P.L. 115-334).
Vegetation management in lodgepole pine to create species and structural diversity, to create defensible space, reduce future fuel loadings and promote regeneration of future forest.
Reissuance of special use permit to Xcel Energy for the existing 230kV electric transmission line from Dillon Substation, to the Malta Substation. The permit was originally issued in 1978, reissued in 1983, and expired in 2008.
To issue a ditch bill easement to Big Beaver Ranch for operation and maintenance of Big Lick Reservoir and outlet ditch used for storage of irrigation and livestock water.
Plan of Operations Review for the Double Eaton Mine. Mineral material will be excavated by hand and processed on site using a trowel and sluice box. Access to the mine will be by non-motorized means. No structures. Operations would be up to 2 mon/yr.
Construction of the Minturn Segment of Eagle Valley Trail. The Proposed Action is a 10-foot wide asphalt-paved trail from the current Eagle Valley Trail terminus near Dowds Junction extending to Downtown Minturn.
The Eagle Valley Land Exchange is proposed as an assembled land exchange involving the Town of Avon, the CO State Land Board, Eagle Co., the Eagle Valley Land Trust & the USFS. Then non-federal party wants to exchange 1,280 acres for 943 FS acres.
Proposal to issue eight new priority permits is to provide a valid special use authorization to the permittees so that they may continue to operate and maintain their outfitting and guiding services on National Forest System lands.
The Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District of the White River National Forest is proposing to reclassify twelve existing transitional priority special use permits for outfitting and guiding as ten-year priority special use permits by the winter of 2014.
Proposal to re-route portions of these trails are steeper than FS trail standards direct. The proposed action would lessen the trail grade and include more sustainable trail design
The Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, WRNF is seeking comments on the proposed construction of a non-motorized trail. The proposed action aims to
create a more sustainable trail system, enhance visitor opportunities, and
improve trail connectivy.
Mosquito control using a natural bacterial byproduct, "Bti" on areas east of Aspen near Wildwood School & Difficult CG. Less than 5 acres of wetland areas to be controlled on an as-needed basis. Treatment is by hand, after assessment is completed.
Replacement of a triple-culvert crossing just east of Camp Hale. The intent is to restore stream habitat affected by the road-stream crossing, increase flood capacity and resiliency, reconstruct the rd and upgrade to current Forest Service standard
Proposal to convey (sale or lease) all or a portion of the Upper Parcel at its El Jebel Administrative Site pursuant to the Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 P.L.109-54; 16 U.S.C. 580d note, as amended by P.L.112-74, Title IV, Sec. 421
The Arapaho and Roosevelt, Medicine Bow-Routt, and White River National Forests are proposing to remove all dead and dying trees (i.e., hazard trees) along power lines crossing National Forest system lands in Northern Colorado.
Re-authorization of easement for operation and maintenance of a 50 foot long private road from the Deer Creek Road to the Erie Millsite, 2 miles south of the Town of Montezuma.
Special use authorization for use, occupancy, construction and maintenance of a private driveway to access private property on the Erie West Mill Site (MS# 267) in the Deer Creek drainage south of the town of Montezuma, CO.
Construction of an approximate 1.6-mile non-motorized trail to extend the existing Eagle-Vail Trail # 2351, with 0.27 miles on National Forest Land. Additionally, 0.25 miles of social trail will be decommissioned and permit #HOL937 will be amended.
The Forest Service is considering reissuing eight expiring outfitter/guide priority permits, extending one probationary two year priority use permit, and renewing one priority use permit.
Andlinger Properties Capital Corp. of Vero Beach, FL has requested a special use permit authorizing use of National Forest System Lands for two existing historic ditches in the Capital Creek area of the White River National Forest, the Finley #1 & #4
Construct 650 feet of new road and obliterate/rehabilitate section of FSR 250 damaged by ditch overflow in spring 2014. Install a culvert where Coal Creek Feeder ditch crosses east end of re-route.
Amendment to design criteria contained in the Forest-wide Hazardous Tree Removal and Fuels Reduction Project EA. Specifically, revising the amount of time a level 3 road could be closed for treatment.
Remove hazard trees within 150' of roads and trails and 200' of recreation sites on the White River National Forest over the next ten years. Lodgepole pine affected by the mountain pine beetle will be targeted for removal.
Proposal to extend the paved recreation path south from Copper Mountain approximately three miles south towards Fremont Pass parallel to State Highway 91. The path would be maintained and operated by Summit County under a special use permit.
Rebuild existing spring development for improved water quality for livestock and wildlife, reduction of riparian/ wetland area trampling, and overflow mitigation.
Construction of 1.3 miles of Nordic skiing trails, 4.6 miles of summer multi-use trails, and 2.1 miles of improvements to existing trails on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Frisco Nordic Center Special Use Permit boundary.
Town of Frisco is proposing to realign a steep portion of the access road to their water tank that is under an authorization in order to perform a tank restoration project.
Realign and construct approximately 2 miles of new trail in a more sustainable location. Approximately 1 mile of the existing trail tread would be decommissioned and closed.
The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
The project would construct a 45'x44'x21' structure at the Hanging Lake Rest Area in Glenwood Canyon to provide shelter to visitors at the popular recreation area.
Proposal from Summit County to construct approximately 5.40 miles of multi-use non-motorized trails on National Forest System Lands within the Golden Horseshoe Special Use Permit (SUP) boundary.
The proposal focuses on improving racing/training terrain on Golden Peak at Vail, which is based on concepts included in the 2007 Master Development Plan (MDP) Update and which was site-specifically analyzed in the 2009 Final EIS.
An order that restricts human occupancy on and surrounding Government trail #1980 and connecting trails between Snowmass Ski Area and Buttermilk Ski Area from May 15 to June 27, and a smaller area adjacent to Snowmass Ski Area from May 15 to June 20.
Proposal to implement safety closures and demolition on abandoned mine lands in the greater Aspen area of Pitkin County. Areas include Conundrum Creek, Lincoln Creek, Linkins Lake, Petroleum/Anderson Lakes, Smuggler Mtn, Snowmass Mtn, and Mt. Yeckel
Proposal to implement the demolition and removal of eight (8) unauthorized structures, a former mining road (3,000 lineal feet) and access bridge on former unpatented mining claims on Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.
Proposed actions at Cow Creek South, Cow Creek North, McDonald Flats, and Prairie Point include highway safety improvements, construction of marina facilities, a dump station, 40 campsites and host sites.
To minimize shoreline erosion, the project would include grading of the slope (2:1), compaction of the soil, placement of geomembrane and rock rip rap at the toe of the slope. Revegetation and reseed the disturbed area.
Issuance of temporary special use permit for placement of rip-rap and slope stabilization for 200 feet of shoreline on the west side of Green Mountain Reservoir.
Issue a driveway easement off the Forest Service Road 245. Easement would be for private parcel #187130200006. Easement would be 20 feet long by 15 feet wide for the purpose of accessing private land. The driveway was established in 1930.
This project is to intended to increase soil moisture holding capacity of soils impacted by moderate to high soil burn severity in the Wagon Gulch, Blue Gulch, Grizzly Creek Watersheds in the Grizzly Creek Fire burn perimeter.
Placement and grading of material from the Grizzly Peak landslide to re-contour an embankment and decommission an unauthorized non-system road on National Forest system lands.
1. Realign a segment of the trail to remove it from a wet area. 2. Extend the trail by 1 mi through adopting an existing social trail. 3. Decommission trail #316W.1B (1.1 mi)which was identified in the Travel Management Plan
to be decommissioned.
Grouse Lake Trail (#2127), open to stock, hikers and bicycles has several water crossings. The Forest Service is proposing to construct 2 new trail bridges over the 1st and 4th stream crossing and realign 300 ft. of trail.
Xcel Energy has proposed to replace a bridge over Gypsum Creek at the Cottonwood-Gypsum Creek Rd intersection to accommodate maintenance vehicle weight. This non-Forest System Road provides access to Xcel Transmission Lines and private land.
Proposal to continue grazing authorization for 592 cattle between June 16 and October 16 annually (3,204 AUMs), construct several range improvements to improve livestock distribution and management.
The objective of the project is to improve stream bank and riparian conditions to improve stream health in Gypsum Creek and Turkey Creek. This project would subsequently bring these areas into compliance with the Forest Plan.
Design and implement a management plan for the Hanging Lake Area (parking area, trails, lake, and Spouting Rock) to protect and preserve the unique and fragile natural resources at the Hanging Lake Area sustaining a high quality visitor experience.
The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate, enhance and restore the trail and recreational features of the Hanging Lake Trail Recreation Area. This trail and its infrastructure were adversely impacted by post-fire debris flows in summer 2021.
Eagle/Holy Cross RD is proposing to implement approx. 1682 acres of vegetation management activities in the Hardscrabble area. Potential treatments include clearcuts, pre-commercial thinning, patch clearcuts, salvage and overstory removal.
The proposed project would realign and construct approximately 2500 feet of new trail. Approximately 1000 feet of the existing trail would be decommissioned and restored to a natural state using best management practices.
The proposed action is to install a gravity fed water pipeline from the range improvement pond to the Hoot Owl Cow Camp corral for approximately 2,000 feet. The pipe will be a High Density Polyethylene commonly used for this purpose.
Project will include initial exploration and potential development of up to 52 wells directionally drilled from up to 7 well pads in the Alkali Creek/Bear Gulch area. Project includes new road building and pipeline installation in the road corridor.
Reissue special use permit (RIF-184) to Laramie Energy, LLC., including relocating the existing tower approx. 75ft south of current pad location and continued use of existing roads NFSR 815.1 & NFSR 815.1A to Hells Gulch Wellpad #26
This project involves the construction of a corral with loading chute and a small 'beef pasture' (7 ac) for livestock ingress and egress to the Hill Creek C&H grazing allotment.
Authorize repair work on the water collection system at Bear Springs. Operation and Maintenance of Bear Springs is authorized under an Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Watering System Easement.
Holy Cross Energy is proposing to install, own and maintain a broadband fiber optic cable on existing HCE-owned electric transmission line utility poles for customer use. No ground disturbance or additional utility poles are required.
Removal of existing CATV cables, installation of 20' of underground conduit, and two splice vaults adjacent to communication site #3 for completion of fiber optics system between existing facilities.
Removal of overhead powerline and related equipment; replacement of damaged underground service wires; install of secondary voltage conduits & cables, and install of a 50' fiber optics cable between pre-existing comm facilities.
Grazing allotments within the Holy Cross/Eagle and Dillon Ranger Districts will be analyzed for the development of Allotment Management Plans (AMPs). Also under consideration is the future status of certain vacant allotments.
The project would replace existing road-stream crossing structures on the Homestake Road at East Fork Homestake Creek, Missouri Creek and French Creek in order to increase flood resiliency of the transportation system and reconnect aquatic habitats.
Replace the previous cow camp cabin with a small pre-constructed cabin at the Hoot Owl Cow Camp on the concrete pad where the previous building was located.
Authorize issuance of a special use permit to Horst and Sandra J. Rick for the operation and maintenance of existing spring development and waterline. This has been in use since at least 1978.
Proposal to protect the cave and bat colony that uses the cave from White Nose Syndrome and human disturbances by installing a combination of bat-friendly grates and gates at the three entrances of Hubbard (Hubbard's) Cave. Gates allow human entry.
Replacing 150' of 50-year old 2-inch steel natural gas line with a 4-inch polyethylene natural gas line across two slivers of NFS lands along Hummingbird Road to provide adequate service to community.
The Rifle Ranger District proposes to reauthorize domestic livestock grazing on Hunter & Wallace allotments. Includes construction of range improvements to aid in livestock distribution and management.
ACES, City of Aspen, & Pitkin Co. want to implement projects in the study area east of Aspen. Projects include improvements to the rec trail network, forest health & habitat quality, road network, & outdoor ed. The study area is about 4,681 acres.
Proposal to improve habitat conditions for aquatic life in Black Gore and Gore Creeks by extending the existing access road approx 275 feet along the NE edge of the settling basin. Also issuing a 10 year SUP to CDOT to use and maintain the basin.
To create an Aquatic Organism Passage at the open water ford at the intersection of Indiana Creek and Pennsylvania Creek Rd. The 2nd objective is to decommission a 1.3 mi segment of a non-system FS road that is causing sediment and bank instability.
Keystone proposes a variety of frontside improvements including relocation and replacement of the Summit House Restaurant, new mountain bike trails, ski school trail construction, etc.
Project includes a new snowmaking valve house, carpet-style lift, grading a portion of Schoolmarm trail, and improving access to Bighorn and Porcupine trails. All of the proposed projects are located within Keystone's existing special use permit.
Keystone Ski Resort proposes to replace the Montezuma Chairlift, renovate LaBonte's Restaurant, improve the Spring Dipper ski trail, rebuild the Boy Scout mountain bike trail, and improve its communication infrastructure.
Temporary authorization for construction, maintenance and use of a road across National Forest System lands for construction of a private residence. Route may provide subsequent access on an limited per request basis following rehabilitation.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of a 6'-diameter microwave antenna associated with FirstNet on the existing AT&T tower at the Lake Hill Communications Site.
The FS & the CO DOR, Mining, & Safety will be conducting final restoration work on the Lancaster Mine. Prior work has confirmed the presence of elevated lead & arsenic in the mine waste and zinc & lead in surface water below the mine.
Demolish and partially remove the Last Dollar Mine Cabin and associated trespass items that are encroaching on National Forest System that pose a health and safety risk to recreationists on the forest.
Ursa Resources is requesting to construct one well pad and to drill up to four wells on Federal lease #COC-66708. On Hold awaiting BLM leasing decision.
Willsource Enterprises is proposing to construct 1 well pad, access road, and pipelines; and to drill 1 exploratory well in Federal lease COC 058835 (Formerly called Little Beaver 2-20)
20-year communications lease for the development and operation of four-post tower on Loge Peak to host a Digital Trunked Radio System, and expansion of Aspen Highlands Patrol Headquarters to host telecommunications equipment
This project proposes to construct a secondary entrance/exit approx. 100-200 feet east of the existing Long Lost Trail head park area entrance/exit. It is estimated that this entrance/exit will be approx. 30-50 feet wide and 20-40 feet in length.
Construct water dev. to enhance sagegrouse brood-rearing habitat. Design & implement a livestock grazing prog. to enhance habitat conditions required for all sagegrouse life stages in partnership with current & future livestock grazing permittees.
Analyze domestic cattle grazing on the Lower Fawn and Lost Park/Moeller C&H grazing allotments in conformance with the Rescission Bill (1995) schedule and requirements.
The Dillon Ranger District proposes to implement approx. 857 acres of vegetation management and fuel reduction activities that reduces the extent of and increases resilience to current and potential insect and disease infestations.
Demolition and removal of above and below grade infrastructure including a propane tank, concrete footings, gravel road, and debris followed by filling, grading, and re-vegetation to restore the site.
Allow occupancy and use of National Forest System lands adjacent to the Manila Lode for completion of Environmental Protection Agency CERCLA removal action.
Two changes are proposed to the MBSW special regulations. Overnight visitors will be required to store all food, garbage and other attractants in bear resistant containers & changing the campfire prohibition to everywhere above 10,800 ft.
In response to ongoing resource issues and in conformance with the 2002 Forest Plan, the Visitor Use Management Plan addresses implementation strategies to allocate numbers of overnight groups based on the wilderness areas visitor carrying capacity.
Installation of fencing along trails and lakeshore, regarding and hardening congregating areas, re-graveling existing lakeshore trails to maintain accessibility and discourage trampling of vegetation
Construct a parking area approximately 30' deep by 130' wide to accommodate parking for those participating in winter recreation activities in the Marvine drainage adjacent to Rio Blanco County 12 on Forest Service lands.
Beaver Creek Resort is proposing to add a ski patrol egress/temporary construction access road, a gray water leach field for the previously approved warming hut, and signage corbels for the McCoy Park terrain development.
Beaver Creek Resort is proposing add a ski patrol egress/temporary construction access road, a gray water leach field for the previously approved warming hut, signage corbels, and an additional toilet for lift operators.
The trail would be realigned to a more sustainable grade. Modern trail
design standards would be incorporated including sustainable grades, grade reversals, and out sloping of the tread. The trail tread will be constructed to a 18-24 inch width.
Whole, live spruce would be pulled down and yarded into the stream channel. Beaver dam analogs (BDAs) or similar may be constructed to improve stream hydrology and cutthroat habitat. Riparian plantings and rec modifications will complement.
Analyze domestic sheep grazing on the Milk Creek S&G allotment in conformance with the Rescission Bill (1995) schedule and requirements. Resource management options developed will strive to move existing resource conditions towards desired condition
The Mill Creek Trail Reroute creates a new trail to allow for the full restorative potential for the Mill Creek road project. The Vail Uphill trail creates a new summer uphill trail on Vail Ski Area. North Trail Connector connects the North Trail.
To improve the condition of the Miners Creek trail through the realignment of three segments where the trail is very steep and goes up the fall line. Trail reconstruction will be accomplished through hand crew and/or motorized construction.
Analyze domestic sheep grazing on the Missouri Creek S&G grazing allotmen. Resource management options developed will strive to move existing resource conditions towards desired conditions.
Environmental review and remediation of seventeen hazardous historic structures and mine features along heavily traveled recreation routes in (1) Monte Cristo Gulch, (2) Blue River area east of Breckenridge, and 3) Snake River area near Montezuma.
Request for road authorization to access private lands, north of Blue Lakes Road (County Road 850) using an existing unauthorized road. The road was built in the 1940’s to access the Monte Cristo Mine and has been used regularly since that time.
Proposal to expand the existing camping closure to include the areas within 1/4 mile of the Montezuma Road, between the communities of Keystone and Montezuma. This would involve an area approximately four miles long and 1/2 mile wide.
The proposal is to re-authorize sheep grazing on the Morapos Creek, Wilson Mesa and Deer Creek allotments and identify resource management opportunities.
RMNG must perform maintenance/replacement on a section of existing 6" pipeline on the Rifle RD to meet PHMSA regulations. Proposed work would involve the replacement and/or reroute of approximately 100 feet of exposed natural gas pipeline
Copper Mountain Resort proposed a new mountain bike trail on the front side of the ski area located entirely within the existing special use permit boundary. This proposal was scoped with the Tucker Lift.
This project will replace the existing overhead power line supply with a buried power supply. A buried conduit and line system will be installed from the existing power pole to facilities operate under Sunlight Peak Communications Site Lease #SOP371.
Construction, operation and maintenance of a fiber optic telecommunication line including 1.51 miles of underground cable and 560 feet of overhead cable on an existing electric distribution line right-of-way north of Green Mountain Reservoir
Reissuance of expired special use permit for maintaining 1700 feet of waterline and spring development with a 2 foot wide use area. To be used for Mt Nast Summer home group, domestic and stock purposes.
The Muddy Pass/Sheephorn Project, located on the Holy Cross Ranger District, is proposing a variety of management activities designed to benefit multiple resources, including forest vegetation, fisheries, range, transportation, fuels, and wildlife.
Construction, operation and maintenance of a new SNOW TELemetry (SNOTEL) data collection site for collection of mutually beneficial hydrometeorologic data as part of the congressionally appropriated Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program.
White River National Forest (WRNF) Master Special Use Permit Reissuance to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the operation and maintenance of 16 existing SNOTEL sites and 12 Snow Courses
Joint BLM/FS project includes 0.5 mi of access road and 6.5 acres of road and pipeline disturbance on NFS lands, as part of the larger CCMPD. For more information, contact Jim Byers, Glenwood Energy Office, jim_byers@blm.gov, 970-947-5222
Request for a special use authorization for construction, operation and maintenance of an enlargement to Old Dillon Reservoir. The existing reservoir will be increased in capacity from 10 surface acres to approximately 16 surface acres.
Amending the existing PSCo permit#DIL462 to add 1,500 ft of existing gas line that was inadvertently deleted in 2001. In addition, a 6 inch steel main gas line would be installed to reinforce the existing line on approx.1500 ft of National Forest.
ssuance of a Communications Site Lease for use, occupancy, and maintenance of two existing Public Service Company of Colorado transmission towers for collocation of antennae and associated telecommunications equipment.
Sub-grade and aerial installation of fiber optic facilities within an existing electrical distribution system (HXE overhead line) as well as directly adjacent to County Road 15, Castle Creek Road, Pitkin County, CO.
This project proposes to re-route FST 2292 approx. 1,500 ft. around a wetland, rehab approx. 1,100ft of FSR 292, and construct a vehicle turnaround to improve the transportation system, recreational opportunities, and reduce impacts to wetlands
Tiering to the 2011 the Breckenridge Forest Health and Fuels EA, the proposal is to remove the current adaptive management threshold of 60% minimum stand mortality to immediately reduce hazardous fuels on 522 acres within the WUI of Breckenridge.
The project proposes to modernize and improve recreation facilities, reduce deferred maintenance costs, provide an improved visitor experience, and offer additional campsites and campground amenities at Peak One and Pine Cove Campgrounds.
An order that restricts human occupancy in vicinity of active peregrine falcon nesting activity, May 15 to July 31, for a five year period starting 2021.
Proposal is to construct a new building and install a seasonal boat dock that would serve as a base of operations for the Lake Dillon staff of the Sheriff%u2019s Department.
Approximately 1,200 acres of vegetation treatment and forest product removal. Associated activities would include road maintenance on system roads and temporary road use (construction, use and obliteration).
Pitkin County is proposing to rebuild the Elephant Hill Communication facility. A second surface and shallow-buried powerline, new towers,solar panels, and building are proposed. The use may include cell phones and Internet S.P. at a future date.
Issuance of a five year visitor center permit to Pitkin County Open Space and Trails to allow the holder to operate and maintain a visitor center in the Aspen Ranger District administration office in partnership with the White River National Forest.
Re-development and access authorization of the existing Red Hill Communications site with increase in footprint and tower height to accommodate and provide public safety radio service, FM Transmission and broadband services.
Construction of a new freestanding tower and installation of a communications cabinet adjacent to existing permitted facility. Removal and rehabilitation of the existing communications facility which includes the shelter and all towers/antennas.
Construction of permanent safety closures and restoration work to include minimize erosion, promote vegetation by application of soil amendments, removal of mining debris that does not contribute to the cultural heritage of this former coal mine area
Proposal to raise tower height from 103 ft. to 140 ft. at Sunlight Peak site #4. Trees are blocking microwave transmisions. The other option is extensive tree removal.
Reissuance of transmission line permits to PSCo that have expired: Hopkins/Leadville Line, Wolcott-Avon-Vail line, and the Wolcott to Beaver Creek line.
Construct a minor realignment of approximately 100 feet of FSR 747 Wearyman Road. The project would involve moving the road prism upslope just south of a large rock which is currently confining the road next to the streambed.
The building and towers currently located at the site are beyond their useful life and are in a state of disrepair, and will be replaced. The Existing six - 40 ft towers will be replaced with two 40 ft towers, and additional solar panels.
The concern for future debris flows at Redstone Campground area has initiated the Forest Service to review, analyze, and propose actions to provide camper safety and a debris management plan to minimize sediment into the Crystal River.
Pitkin County has proposed to construct and maintain a natural surface, non-motorized, multi-use recreation trail from Redstone south to the summit of McClure Pass. The proposed trail is about 7 miles in length, of which, 5 miles is on NFS lands.
The Eagle Holy Cross District needs to complete CE to reissue nine expiring priority use O/G permits as required by FSH 1909.15, Section 31.2 (15). One transitional permit is proposed for reissuance as priority use as required by FSH 2709.14, 53.1q.
This analysis is to determine whether to continue permitting livestock grazing on all, none, or some portion of the Rifle Creek Grazing Allotment. If authorized, grazing would be managed in a manner that maintains or moves towards desired conditions.
Issuance of five year recreation event permits to authorize 3 recreation events to operate on the Rifle Ranger District. Events have been authorized in prior years under temporary permits. Events are running races,and a multi-day archery shoot.
Issuance of an authorization to Rio Blanco County for the use, operation and maintenance of the existing Sand Peak Communication Facilities. This has been in use since 1997.
Existing Special Use Permit issued to Art Bowles in 1974, SOP528401 is terminated but will be reissued with new terms and conditions to the new property owner, Lime Creek Ranch, LLC. Permit is for a .7 mile two-track road.
Roaring Fork Conservancy wishes to place a stream gage on the Nettle Creek Bridge for the purpose of monitoring water flows on the Crystal River. No disturbance is necessary. Data will be available to the pubic on state web sites.
Use prescribed fire and mechanical thinning on a 162-acre project area near Basalt Mountain in Eagle County, Colorado, for the purpose of wildlife habitat improvement and reduction of fuel quantities. Area is comprised of mountain shrubs and aspen.
RMBL has been conducting environmental research on the White River and the Gunnison National Forests since 1928. The proposal is to combine permits from both forests and have the GMUG N.F. take the lead on permit admin. See GMUG SOPA for more info.
A proposed fuels reduction project to reduce the risks and repercussions of a wildfire escaping the Eagles Nest Wilderness and posing a threat to community safety and private and public infrastructure.
This project will authorize the installation of a well adjacent to the day parking lot for the Ruedi Boat Ramp. Water from this well will be used by ANS inspectors to decontaminate boats coming into Ruedi Reservoir
Remove up to 1,400 acres of pinon-juniper, burn up to 1,650 acres of sagebrush, and mow up to 770 acres of sagebrush to benefit greater sage-grouse, mule deer, Brewer’s and sage sparrow and reduce fuels. Seed and replant the area.
To offer for competitive sale to the public or direct sale to local gov an 18.3 acre admin site and associated improvements located in Minturn, CO, under the authority of the FS Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-54).
Sapphire Point is a heavily used recreation area and trail. The project would enhance accessibility to the two overlooks and along the trail, propose human use rules, design the parking resource, and construct a second vault toilet.
Construct 1.5 miles of new trail and decommission 1.01 miles of existing trail. The new trail construction will establish public access (due to new development precluding public access) and create a more sustainable grade that avoids riparian areas.
The Recreation Residence has been impacted by water and sediment from erosion. To mitigate this problem, a berm would be built to divert water away from the cabin.
Schofield Pass AML - Construction of approximately 20-25 barriers on open mine adits/shafts in the upper basins of the Schofield Pass area in Gunnison County. Additional restoration work includes road decommissioning, and trail maintenance.
Sunlight Mountain Resort is proposing to replace the existing Segundo double chairlift, with a triple chairlift due to the aged nature of the current installation. The replacement lift will have a capacity of 1400 people per hour.
Authorize issuance of a special use permit to Seven Lakes Lodge for the operation and maintenance of irrigation ditches, spring developments, water pipelines, road and a lake. These facilities have been in use for at least 40 years.
New authorization for operating and maintaining an existing irrigation ditch (Smith Ditch No. 2) that was previously authorized and expired in 1980. the ditch diverts water from Deep Creek to the Shadow Creek Ranch.
Sheer Bliss Pond is key snowmaking infrastructure at Snowmass, this facility is important to maintain the operational efficiency and recreational experience of the ski area. This project will bring the pond into compliance with CDWR compliance
The Forest Service is proposing to use prescribed fire (broadcast burn) on approximately 44 acres near the Summit County Public Shooting Range for the purpose of the reducing fuel quantities to prevent potential future wildfire.
Proposal to build permanent sheep shipping corrals easily accessible by semi in the Shrine Pass area in order to spatially separate fall gathering and shipping operations from fall recreation demands at the very busy Shrine Pass Trailhead.
The USFS, Chihuahua LLC, & the Town of Breckenridge are considering an exchange in the Snake River and Upper Blue basins of Summit Cty involving 3 NF parcels (74 acres). In exchange, the public would receive the 43-acre Chihuahua Town Site.
The Snake River Water District proposed to install and construct a new water tank on NFS lands in the Keystone area to supply the municipality with more water infrastructure. The project will involve issuance of a new special use permit.
Analyzing a proposal submitted by the Aspen Skiing Company to construct three new mountain bike trails at the Snowmass Ski Area which are intended to enhance summer lift-assisted biking opportunities.
Proposal at Snowmass Ski Area includes: 16 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a mountain coaster, a canopy tour, a zip line, a ropes challenge course, a climbing wall, and three multi-purpose activity areas.
This enhances the lift-assisted biking opportunities at Snowmass by improving the sustainability of two existing trails. It also creates a new beginner mountain bike trail and skills development areas within the Elk Camp Pod of the mountain.
Proposal from Aspen Skiing Company for the 2017 summer construction season to construct a Ski Patrol Facility at the top of Sam's Knob, expand the footprint of the Sam's Smokehouse Restaurant, and install two underground fiber-optics utility lines.
Snowmass Mtn proposes construction of a Skill Level 3 Trail; construction of the Elk Camp Bypass; installation of snowmaking infrastructure; creation of gladed terrain in six distinct pods; and replacement/realignment of the High Alpine Chairlift.
Provide additional snowmaking coverage on 33 acres of terrain in the Alpine Springs area and add a storage structure and tubing hill operations kiosk in the Elk Camp Meadows area.
Proposed action is to approve temporary nightime winter activities at the Elk Camp lodge. It also proposes new activities and infrastructure including a 500' long tubing area and surface lift, 15 permanent lighting towers, and snowcat tours.
This project would issue a permit for the National Forest Foundation sub-contractor Westervelt Ecological Services to survey wetlands, complete stream surveys, collect some soil cores, and establish/monitor groundwater monitoring wells.
Proposed recreation improvement activities in the South Fork Campground and Spring Cave areas including campground parking area replacement, campground area revegetation, bridge renovation, & trail construction.
Implement wildlife habitat improvements on approximately 6,000 acres across the south side of the Rifle Ranger District. Treatments include cutting sagebrush, oakbrush, and mountain shrub and prescribed fire in aspen, pinyon-juniper, and Douglas fir.
The fifteen Outfitter/Guide priority use permit holders have conducted a variety of outfitting and guiding activities across the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District for many years and the Forest Service proposes to reissue 10-year priority use permits.
The seven transitional priority use permit holders have conducted a variety of outfitting and guiding activities across the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District for many years and the Forest Service proposes to convert them to 10-year priority use permits.
Proposal to issue Hammer Adventures Inc.and The Adventure Company and Arkansas Valley Adventures, LLC special use permits for a term of up to ten years authorizing guided white water rafting on the Blue River in Silverthorne
Demolish an abandoned dilapidated mining cabin located near or immediately adjacent to heavily used Blue Lakes Road. The cabin poses a health and safety risk to recreationists on the forest.
Special use authorization for use, occupancy, construction and maintenance of a private driveway to access private property on the St Paul Lode mining claim (MS# 8884) in the Golden Horseshoe Area east of Breckenridge, CO.
Special use authorization for use, occupancy, construction and maintenance of a private driveway to access private property on the St Paul Lode mining claim (MS# 8884) in the Golden Horseshoe Area east of Breckenridge, CO.
Realignment of the recreation path from the Copper Mountain Conoco Station to the Corn Lot/Highway 91 stoplight. Formerly referred to as "Rec Path Realignment from Copper Mountain Conoco to Highway 91."
Proposed hut to be located in the Weber Gulch drainage above French Gulch Road (between Weber Gulch and Black Gulch). Parking lot would be constructed on French Gulch Road across from the Sallie Barber Trailhead.
Installation of buried electric power and fiber optic cable along a new alignment crossing roughly 4,432' of National Forest to replace an existing buried powerline serving Summit Public Radio and TV's broadcast site on Bald Mountain.
Reconstruction/replacement of the buried powerline (8,100' x 20')on Bald Mtn. The line provides power to an electronics communications facility on private land.
The proposed action is to establish a 9/18 hole disc golf course located near the base of the Sunlight Mountain ski area. The course construction would consist of portable and removable tee markers and baskets. This would be a walk only course.
Sunlight Mountain Resort is proposing to install a new chairlift, construct a pit toilet and enhance trail improvements at Sunlight Mountain Resort (SMR).
Sunlight Mountain Resort is proposing to replace the existing Primo double chairlift built in 1966. They would like to replace the double fixed grip chairlift with a Poma Alpha fixed grip quad chairlift and associated utilities.
The Dillon Ranger District will be analyzing an alternative parking lot location to the location that was analyzed in the July 2014 Environmental Assessment
Approximately 1.9 miles of new trail would be reconstructed in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area. The former trail alignment, which is 1.2 miles in length, would be decommissioned and restored to its natural condition.
Proposed activities include a mixture of fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, stream improvement, transportation improvement and trail enhancements.
Implement stream restoration activities on the Swan River in the existing dredge habitat. Project also includes riparian work and road/stream crossing relocations.
A 800 sq. ft., rustic, backcountry, winter use hut is being proposed to be built just south of Taylor Pass on the Gunnison Ranger District. The hut would be similar in scope and scale to the Friends Hut or the Markley Hut on the White River NF.
Proposal to allow CPX to construct an approx. 0.75-mile-long access road, continue commercial use of FS 824 between CPX' privately owned parcels, construct approx.. 1.55 miles of underground pipelines, & make improvements to Beaver Creek Trailhead.
The Dillon Ranger District proposes to establish a 21 mile motorcycle trail system in the Frey Gulch and Tenderfoot Mountain areas. There would be about 8 miles of new construction and 13 miles of reconstruction of existing trails proposed.
The project will include vegetation management for insect and disease, as well as wildfire mitigation. The project includes treatments that will improve wildlife habitat, watersheds and closes non system routes in the project area.
The proposed action will authorize the Town of Avon Emergency Services the ability to use a shuttle system utilizing the existing June Creek Trail as an egress route for residences in the Wildridge community in the event of a natural disaster
Proposal for exchange of 407.05 acres of non-federal lands known as the Flattop Mtn & Mitchell Lakes parcels, located in the Mancos-Dolores RD & Columbine RD, San Juan NF & dispose of two Federal parcels located near the Town of Breckenridge, WRNF.
Town of Carbondale is requesting to ad a Micro Hydro Generator to the existing water treatment plant at Nettle Creek. The hydroelectric facility is expected to produce approximately 225,000kWh/year.
Re-issuance of expired special use permit SOP 109501 to the Town of Carbondale, Colorado for use of its water treatment facility and associated spring boxes, pipelines, buildings, tanks and other structures. Expired BLM easement C-0108815 is included
The Town of Gypsum has submitted an application to enlarge L.E.D.E. Reservoir by raising the dam an additional 4 feet. The reservoir is currently under Special Use Permit and this would involve an amendment to the permit.
Provide access from campsites to the BNC motorized trail system.
Provide access to Clark Ridge by allowing mixed motorized use on a sect. of BNC road.
Correct designations and mapping errors providing motorized and non-motorized trail opportunities
Installation of the Tucker Lift was approved for construction in the 2006 Copper Mtn. Trail and Facilities EIS; however, the alignment has changed. This analysis is for the new lift alignment.
to construct a permanent fish barrier that would eliminate upstream migration of non-native fish into Two Elk Creek from the Eagle River. The current population of fish would be chemically removed and replaced with native cutthroat trout.
The proposed special use authorization is for Classic Bicycle Racing LLC to make temporary use of NFS lands on 4 National Forests within CO for ancillary facilities such as staging areas with portable toilets, signs, barricades, message boards.
The USGS is proposing three temporary weather station sites on Holy Cross Ranger District. Each temporary site will consist of a 10 foot high weather station and an 8 foot by 9 foot weighing scale snow sensor with minimal soil disturbance.
Proposal to implement approx. 1,964 acres of vegetation management activities on NFS lands located in Eagle and Pitkin Counties, Colorado. Potential treatment areas have been identified within the upper Fryingpan watershed.
Replacement of the Northwoods Lift (Chair #11) at Vail Resort. The project proposal includes the construction of fourteen small shade canopies and tents around Adventure Ridge. These Adventure Ridge Improvements are permanent seasonal structures.
Enhance the wildland urban interface community protection zone through vegetation and fuels reduction treatments adjacent to Vail Intermountain and West Vail. Helicopter yarding to accomplish fuels treatments is proposed.
In response to the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011, Vail Mountain proposes 13 non-ski based projects to provide year-round recreation, taking advantage of existing infrastructure and designed for a variety of visitors.
Improvements include a new maintenance facility, restaurant, new and upgraded lifts in Sun-up and Sundown bowls, race terrain and lift construction on Golden Peak, and snowmaking.
Construction of 262 acres of new snowmaking coverage on Vail Mountain, primarily the upper front side; includes 32.5 miles of new snowmaking pipeline and 14 new valve stations.
Outfitter provided bicycle/client delivery service to Vail Pass where customers ride to either Frisco/Breckenridge or Vail, CO. This proposal is to replace existing temporary permits(19,525 user days)with a 10 yr special use permits(23,000 user days)
To provide a winter outpost a far distance from main entry station for the snow rangers in support of the management of the area for; compliance, managing non-motorized and motorized travel and providing information services to users
Vail Resort proposes to upgrade Game Creek Express (Chair #7), install Family Learning Zone Corbels and Photo Stakes, pave a section of trail at Adventure Ridge, install Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) storage tanks and improve Bell's Camp deck.
Vail Resort is proposing to install three Corbels (Top Chair 3, Top Chair 21, Top of Eagle's Nest), regrading on the Meadows trail and at the bottom of Chair 21, and install a snow fence along Eagle's Nest Ridge.
6 proposals: Sun Up Lift (17) Replacement, Chair 3&4 East Maze Re-grade and Corbel Installation, Removable Multi-Use Deck, Adventure Ridge (AR) Storage Building, AR Summer Tubing Lanes and the Eagle Nest Deck Upgrade, Facilities and Landscaping Plan.
Proposal from Vail Resorts to identify major projects Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts would like to accomplish during the 2015 summer construction season that they believe are either already approved, are maintenance or can be approved with a Cat Ex.
This project would pave approximately 1000 feet of Dally Road at Beaver Creek and expand the cellular coverage at key gathering points on Vail and Beaver Creek through the installation of cell node towers and upgraded fiber optic lines.
Analysis of summer residential use of an existing road (Loushin's Rd) within the existing permit boundary of Aspen Mountain Ski Area to be made by the residents and their assignees of an adjacent private parcel within the greater Pandoras areas.
Issuance of an authorization to make motorized over-the-snow travel for residential purposes within an area closed to winter motorized use except by permit per the 2011 Travel Management Decision
Request to approve issuance of a new Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) Private Road Easement to replace the original 1961 authorization and allow for minor realignment of the road on NFS lands to meet Summit County road standards.
In-kind replacement of 3,216 linear feet of existing, aboveground pipeline used to capture and convey water to the western portal of the Vidler Tunnel in the Peru Creek drainage for municipal drinking water.
Special use permit for the installation of fiber optic line and conduit along an existing overhead utility right-of-way from the intersection of State Highway 133 and Gunnison County Rd 3 to the Forest boundary at the Darien parcel in Marble.
The environmental analysis will focus on the removal of a culvert in Wagonwheel Creek adjacent to Budges Flattop Wilderness Lodge and replace the structure with a ford which can support vehicle traffic with low use.
Temporary construction activities include parking, staging and use of heavy equipment (back hoe, dump truck, and pick-up trucks) and materials associated with removal of trespass property including restoration of disturbed area.
West Elk Trails Incorporated (WETI) maintains a network of approximately 12 miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the vicinity of CR-245. WETI has requested renewal of the use and occupancy authorized by its current special use permit.
Proposal to authorize permittees to construct 120 ft.by 120 ft.and broken up into two holding pens and aloading ally. The corral will be constructed of wood postsandawood top rail pole andcontinues steel panels.
Laramie Energy II, LLC proposal for 3 new well pads on private land and 89 oil/gas wells. BLM has authority to approve the wells and well pads. Access across NFS lands (FSR 818) is under FS authority; existing road use permit expires 12/31/10
WAI's priority special use permit expired on May 31, 2015. WAI proposes changes to their long-standing operations and changes the intensity of use. This project analysis is required to issue a new recreation special uses authorization.
Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation.
White Owl Dam is a low hazard earthen dam that has been in a state of disrepair since at least 1999, with conditions worsening over time due to lack of funding for dam repairs. White Owl Dam will be decommissioned.
The WRNF is proposing to conduct vegetation management activities (mechanical and prescribed fire) within forest stands that contain aspen. Management would improve the resiliency of aspen forests to disturbance agents and improve wildlife habitat.
White River National Forest proposes to perform density reduction treatments in over-crowded regenerating stands of trees. Treatments would reduce the number of trees per acre to improve overall stand health.
The WRNF has begun a process to transition its forest plan to the 2012 Final Planning Rule (see: 36 Code of Federal Regulations 219). In particular, the WRNF will address the purpose of the monitoring plan program set forth in 36 CFR 219.12(a)(1)
The WRNF Oil & Gas Leasing EIS will revise the existing 1993, Oil & Gas Leasing availability decision for the WRNF. The proposal will make revisions to the availability of certain WRNF lands for lease and to the stipulations on lands available.
Forest Plan Amendment to add a forest-wide standard to Chapter 2, Section One Physical, Water and Riparian Resources that supports the Army Corps of Engineers requirement within the Colorado Western Slope In Lieu Fee Final Instrument, Exhibit G
The US Forest Service is preparing an environmental analysis for cave and abandoned mine management options for the bat disease commonly known as white-nose syndrome (WNS).
Homestake Partners (City of Aurora and Colorado Springs Utilities) is requesting an authorization to conduct a fatal-flaw geotechnical investigation within the Homestake Valley located on National Forest System Lands in southeastern Eagle County.
Proposal to Two new wells would be drilled to replace Wolf Creek Wells #5 and #9 at the existing Wolf Creek #9 location. Existing roads would be used. New buildings and well pad equipment would be installed on the existing pad.
Proposal to maintain grid reliability by replacing five overhead electric transmission structures and the installation of two new mid-span structures along PSCo line 3014, a 138 kV transmission line linking the Ute Rifle and Collbran Substations.
Vegetation/fuel profile management within 150 ft of all electric transmission towers on the Forest to decrease risk of critical damage to electric line support structures due to wildfire. Hand felling of live and dead trees to 30-40% canopy cover.
The Blanco Ranger District is proposing approximately 2,300 acres of vegetation management activities within the Wilson Park, Sawmill Mountain and Ellison Mountain area.
