Idaho Power Company Overhead to Underground

Location Summary:
Powerlines KCHM 13 and 14 on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Ketchum Ranger Districts Respectively. KCHM 13 runs for 18.5 miles along a portion of State Highway 75 from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters to the Central 4-H Camp with extensions along existing roads into Cathedral Pines Org Camp, Easley Org Camp and Recreation Residence Tract and Wood River Campground. KCHM 14 would run approximately 4.9 miles just west of Warm Springs Ski Area.

Project Milestones:

Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion

Lead Management Unit:
Sawtooth National Forest

Project Purpose:
Regulations, directives, orders; Special use management

Current Status:
Developing Proposal

Project Decision Information

Expected Decision Date: 7/2026 (Estimated)

States:
Idaho

Counties:
Blaine

Bryan Brown
c/o Sawtooth National Forest
370 American Ave
Jerome, Idaho 83338
208-912-3693
bryan.brown2@usda.gov

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA