Swan Mountain Project
The USDA Forest Service is conducting an analysis of the Swan Mountain Project. The proposed action area of approximately 13,500 acres is located around Swan Mountain, Soda Creek, and the North Fork of the Swan River. This area, which is known for high recreation use, is adjacent to the communities of Dillon, Keystone and Breckenridge. The proposed action would implement fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvements, stream improvement, transportation improvement and trail enhancements. Proposed projects include Fuels management vegetation treatments on approximately 1,733 acres, Fuels management and wildlife habitat vegetation treatments on approximately 38 acres. Fuels management and scenic integrity vegetation treatments on approximately 656 acres within 250 feet of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Upgrading road infrastructure at an existing stream crossing in Soda Creek. Modification to the bed and banks of Soda Creek. Reroutes of the following trails: Soda Creek Trail #9014, Red Trail #9018, Campion Trail #9021, Horseshoe Gulch Trail #9131 Colorado Trail #1776, and Soda Mine Trail #9126. Realignment of FSR 94.1, including the decommissioning of the old roadbed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Swan Mountain Project encompasses approximately 13,500 acres of National Forest System lands in and around Swan Mountain, Soda Creek, and the Swan River.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/08/2021 |
| Comment Period | 03/24/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/05/2024 |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Swan Mountain Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2024
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Summit
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Shelby Limberis
680 Blue River Parkway
Silverthorne, CO 80498
970-827-5161
shelby.limberis@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/22/2024