Highway 191 Shaded Fuel Break
This project would establish a 760-acre linear fuel break, primarily along Highway 191 and the Limber Flag Yurt Road, to protect watersheds in the area from negative impacts from a large wildland fire event.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project would include areas throughout the Cart Creek Watershed. This area includes areas west and east of Highway 191 and the Limber Flag Yurt area east of Potholes.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/15/2024 |
| Decision | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Vernal Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Highway 191 Shaded Fuel Break
Decision Signed Date: 04/19/2024
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Flaming Gorge Ranger District; Vernal Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Daggett; Uintah
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
Use the widget below to browse documents associated with this project. Cookies must be enabled to use this tool.
If you are using a mobile device, the setting for "Allow cross-website tracking" must also be enabled to view the documents. You do not need to sign up or login to Box to view documents, but if you have difficulty accessing the documents on a mobile device, you may choose to sign up for a free account, download the app to your device and log in to ensure that you can open the documents.
Alternatively, these documents can be accessed on the Pinyon Public website: View Documents on Pinyon Public
Dixie Sadlier
355 North Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
435-630-1259
Dixie.Sadlier@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/19/2024