Monte Cristo Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
All sites identified for remediation are located in Summit Count near the headwaters of Blue River north of Hoosier Pass, and the Upper Blue River area east of the Town of Breckenridge.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/02/2020 |
| Decision | 07/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
White River National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Land Ownership Management
Project Activity:
Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Monte Cristo Abandoned Mine Land Safety Closures
Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2020
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Summit
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Paul Semmer
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-262-3448
paul.semmer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/2/2020