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The Sawtooth National Forest administers about 2.1 million acres of federal lands. Our top priority is to maintain and improve the health, diversity, and productivity of the public land entrusted to us for current and future generations.

Information about our current and upcoming projects can be found on this page. Additionally, the Forest Service publishes Schedule of Proposed Actions quarterly that lists proposed actions that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation on forests across the country.

Effective beginning 6/2/2025:

This website, and all linked websites under the control of the agency, is under review and content may change.

Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.

SOPA Reports

The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed actions for Sawtooth 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.

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Sawtooth National Forest Projects

Proposal to: Issue a recreation event special-use permit to Mike Pfau DBA Fly Far in Idaho for the 2012 Sun Valley Paragliding World Cup event utilizing existing launch zones and ski lifts on the Bald Mountain Ski Area August 18-25, 2012.

Proposal to: Issue a recreation event special-use permit to Mike Pfau DBA Fly Far in Idaho for the 2012 U.S. Open Distance National Paragliding event utilizing existing launch zones and ski lifts on the Bald Mountain Ski Area August 27-Sept. 2, 2012.

Proposal to: Issue a recreation event special-use permit to the Sun Valley Marketing Alliance for the USA Cycling National Cross Country Mountain Bike Championships utilizing existing trails on the Bald Mountain Ski Area July 1-8, 2012.

Proposals to issue Recreation Event Special-Use Permits to Mountain Sports International (MSI) for the Sun Valley Super Enduro, and the Sun Valley Marketing Alliance for the 2014 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships on Bald Mtn.

Installation of Pepro Radio shelters on Mount Harrison and Heglar Peak. Installation of a 40' antenna on Mount Harrison.

KRD is proposing to perform heavy maintenance on Forbidden Fruit Trail #159, extend the trail .75 miles, re-plank the trail structures along Old Adam's Gulch Trail #146, and improve the Adam's Gulch Trailhead.

This project is a division fence along the ridge on the west side of Howell Canyon. The purpose of the fence is to control livestock movement.

The purpose of this project is to restore aspen ecosystems in key wildlife habitats on the Minidoka Ranger District. Implementation of proposed treatments would progress towards meeting the Sawtooth National Forest Plan goals and IDFG habitat goals.

Project designed to reduce risk of wildfire to improvements and infrastructure, to improve forest health, and increase the ability of forest and sagebrush meadow ecosystems to resist and recover from disturbance like wildfire and insect outbreaks.

The Minidoka Ranger District proposes to authorize the replacement of BYI Idaho/Teton Inc. existing tower and building on Thompson Ridge Electronics Site.

programmatic EA for management actions requiring NEPA analysis post fire.

CenturyLink Communications proposal to amend existing special-use authorization and bury fiber optic cable from the bottom of Warm Springs to communication sites at the top of Bald Mountain Ski Area to improve cellular telephone service.

Helicopter and ground application of a pheromone methylcyclohexenone (MCH) treated plastic flakes around Douglas Fir stands on Bald Mountain to help stop/slow the beetle epidemic occurring post Castle Rock Fire

Proposal for one year (temporary) outfitter & guide special-use permits to be issued to Sun Valley Trekking, Sawtooth Mountain Guides, and Sun Valley Helicopter Ski Guides authorizing them to guide clients on Bald Mountain both in- and out-of-bounds.

The Forest Service is proposing treatments on Bald Mtn. Ski Area to remove dead and infected trees, thin stands to promote forest health and plant trees in areas where there are insufficient natural seed sources.

Thinning treatments (250 acres max) proposed for the Sun Valley Ski Resort in order to reduce insect and disease infestations and improve forest health. This should also reduce fuel loading from dead and dying trees.

Recreation improvements including select tree removal, trail regrading, extension of existing snowmaking and installation of safety fence footings and winch cat pick points.

Remove the old road leading to Basset Gulch to reconnect and enhance floodplain and wetland habitat. Bank enhancement and stabilization using wood revetments will protect FS road 227 and private property and enhance complex in-channel habitat.

To construct a new ATV bridge replacing a ford on Beaver Creek and to designate an appropriate ATV route accessing the bridge. The existing ford and user-created road leading to the ford will be closed and rehabilitated.

Relocate existing trough away from spring. Install new pipe and new trough

Replace three existing culverts that are fish passage barriers: Placer Creek, Corral Creek and Wilson Creek. The project will provide access to 16 miles of high-quality spawning and rearing habitat for Redband trout and Wood River sculpin.

To provide a system of roads and trails for public access in the Upper Wood River Valley drainage. To manage unacceptable resource impacts due to use and location of roads and trails. To rehabilitate non-system routes that are impacting resources.

The Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District is proposing a 12,927 acre prescribed fire project to restore mountain brush communities, aspen stands and mixed conifer communities.

Reauthorization of livestock grazing on the Point Springs, Eight Mile, Moberg, Black Pine, Kelsaw and Mineral Gulch allotments.

The Sawtooth National Forest (Forest Service) has received a proposal from Pilot Gold (USA)(Pilot) to expand mineral exploration drilling operations within their project area at the former Black Pine mine site.

Pilot Gold (USA), a subsidiary of Liberty Gold, is proposing to amend their plan of operation to drill holes at 252 additional sites for the purposes of exploring for gold mineralization at the former Black Pine Mine.

Proposal to authorize Pilot Gold USA to conduct mineral exploration of the heap leach at the Black Pine Mine. The proposed drilling would consist of twenty-one 6-inch diameter borings of the heap material using a track-mounted sonic drill rig.

This project is an effort to re-establish sagebrush and bitterbrush in portions of the Black Pine Division that have burned in recent wildfires and have not recovered. Planting would be completed by crews using augers or a tractor using a planter.

Clear out existing road in order to access patented mining claims via off road vehicle.

Analyze and disclose the effects of treating invasive and noxious weeds forest-wide on the Boise & Sawtooth National Forests.

Replacing bridges, and ford rehabilitation on trails in Greenhorn, Adams Gulch, Chocolate Gulch, and Oregon Gulch. Change the first 1.9 miles of Adams Gulch from road to trail designation. No change in alignment.

Reauthorize expired Special Use Permit to access private property from State Highway 21 across US Forest Service lands to Circle A Ranch east of Stanley.

This project will re-route approximately 1/8 of a mile of the trail where it connects to the trailhead within Clear Creek Campground due to damages by flooding.

Realign 1 mile of the existing southern end of Cabin Creek Road (FSR 207) to a more sustainable location, passing over Alturas Lake Cr via a bridge. The former route, including culvert crossings of Cabin Creek, and 0.4 miles would be rehabilitated.

Removing water troughs from the Riparian Conservation Areas (RCA's) at Harry Neil Spring and Cabin Springs, fencing the spring sources from livestock and placing troughs away from RCA's.

Add the trail to the Forest Trail System as a non-motorized route and reconstruct or reroute the sections that are eroding to protect natural resources and provide recreation opportunities.

Placement of an amphitheater behind the existing stage facility.

Construct approximately two miles of ATV Trail and re-open an old road of approximately three miles to connect the Cannonball and Liberal Creek Trails.

Proposal involves adding seasonal closures from Oct. 1-31 on motorized routes in Badger Mt. area and the McMullen area. Additionally, proposal would improve existing seasonal closures in the Thoroughbred area.

To allow removal of standing and down dead trees in the Cave Canyon Fire area to provide public fuelwood. The proposed areas for public fuelwood removal are located outside of the current allowable personal use fuelwood gathering areas.

The Cave Canyon Trail currently has two sections of trail that will be improved by re-routing them to a new location.

Re-route and reconstruct the steep sections of the Cave Creek Connector Trail to prevent resource damage and to provide a safe trail for public use.

CenturyLink has an installation request for a residential customer approximately 7.5 miles west of the city limits of Ketchum, Idaho. If the installation occurs, other individuals along Warm Springs Rd would have the option to upgrade to fiber optic.

Construct approximately 2.5 miles of wire fence to aid in livestock control and distribution. This fence is proposed because the natural boundary burned in the 2012 Cave Canyon Fire and is no longer controlling livestock.

Construct a new ATV trail that would connect Trail #862 with Road #254 of approximately ÂĽ mile in length.

The proposed action of the Sawtooth National Forest is to install a Remote Access Weather Station (RAWS) on Cotton Ridge. The RAWS will have an approximate foot print of 15 feet by 15 feet.

Issue special use permit reauthorizing solid waste transfer facility. Existing facilities include recycling building, roll-off station, and burn area for wood waste.

In 2003, Custer Telephone was authorized to install a fiber optic cable line along Hwy 75 downriver from Lower Stanley. The proposed action is to issue a new 30-year special use permit authorizing continued use of the existing fiber optic cable.

The Minidoka Ranger District is proposing to make changes at the recreation residence located on lot 9 of the Deadline Ridge Tract. The owner of the cabin would like to install a septic system and add a deck to the exterior of the cabin.

The proposed project will relocate a stream crossing to a more sustainable location and replace the existing bridge, then realign 1,200' of road out of the floodplain and riparian zone into an upland alignment.

The proposed projects are intended to restore riparian vegetation and channel integrity of the main Deer Creek channel; re-establish and repair recreation improvements destroyed by the Beaver Fire; and restore access onto the drainage trail system.

Relocate 3200 feet of the Deer Creek road out of the floodplain; Remove 3 bridges crossing Deer Creek; Install one bridge crossing North Fork Creek; Restore 1/2 mile of Deer Creek Road in the floodplain.

Within Deer Creek, improve forest health, enhance wildlife and fish habitat, reduce the potential for uncharacteristic fire behavior near private land, and provide sustainable recreation opportunities.

The Minidoka Ranger District is proposing to issue a special use permit to enXco, Evergreen Wind Power Partners, L.L.C. for the installation and operation of two temporary meteorological towers.

The Eagle Creek Irrigation Company has applied for a new 30-year special use permit for the diversion and ditch, including the relocation of the point of diversion.

Edge Wireless is proposing to build a new communication building at the existing Thompson Ridge Communication site on the Albion Division. The new building will house communication equipment for cellular activities.

This project would improve a road crossing to enable passage for fish and other aquatic organisms in Edwards Creek.

This project would improve fish habitat in Eightmile Creek by removing juniper within 50 feet of Eightmile Creek and placing large cut pieces in the channel to provide fish habitat and cover.

Project involves the cutting of juniper within the riparian area. the woody debris will be placed in Eightmile Creek to improve habitat for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout (YCT).

Proposal to conduct vegetation management activities to address insect infestations and resulting fuel build-up in the Elk Mountain and Dry Creek Area.

Analysis of domestic sheep grazing on six allotments on the Fairfield Ranger District.

Proposal to authorize continued sheep grazing in the Lick Creek, Bluff Creek, Big Peak and Liberal Allotments.

Issue new permit for existing spring developement and 421 feet of 1/2 inch poly pipe from National Forest land to Private land for domestic use.

The proposed action is to issue a road use permit to Idaho Transportation Department for 1.0 mile or 2.2 acres of National Forest System Road #70209 aka 4th of July Road for access to the 4th of July Material Source Site, CU-83.

Trail maintenance of the first mile of the Fox Creek Trail #7149 and construction of a new bridge to cross the creek.

Thin lodgepole pine stands to reduce density and increase growth on remaining trees.

Construct approximately 2.3 miles of fence along the ridge between the Free Gold and Bridge Creek drainages to improve livestock management.

Proposed approval of a Plan of Operations for underground mine development on unpatented mining claims in lands open to mineral entry outside of the congressionally designated area of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Develop a 60 mile non-motorized trail system in the Galena Lodge area; 36 miles would be new trail construction; the remaining 24 miles would utilize existing routes. The trail system would provide a mix of difficulties.

The NRCS is proposing to construct a Snotel station in the George Creek Area of the Raft River Division of the Minidoka Ranger District. The Snotel facility would replace the existing snocourse site.

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 Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District, is proposing approximately 18,488 acres of hand thinning and 13,816 acres of mechanical treatment of juniper to maintain and improve sage-grouse habitat in the Goose Creek area of the Cassia Div

Trail bridges will be constructed at two stream crossings on Goose Creek (trails 7912 and 7865) to improve resource conditions and user safety. The lower bridge will be at a new location and will require a reroute of 800 feet of trail 7865.

Issue new special use permit for existing spring development and water transmission line

Use a mix of silvicultural methods and prescribed fire to restore and maintain Ponderosa pine communities. Reduce fuel loading and potential for uncharacteristic fire behavior. Provide for sustainable recreation opportunities in the Grandjean area.

Analyze continued livestock grazing use withing the Grape Creek Cattle & Horse Allotment

Implementation phase to restore 1-2 segments of Grape Creek. This effort will correct several resource issues from past livestock and motorized trail use. Fencing and/or willow planting may be used.

Installation of earthen dams for water impoundments, and installation of pipelines and troughs for better distribution of livestock within the upper and lower units of the Grape Creek allotment

Proposal to construct .2 miles of trail reroute, decommission .3 miles of trail, install one trail bridge, and decommission three trail bridges.

The District plans to replace the existing vault toilet at the Greenhorn Gulch Trailhead with a new SST and ADA-compliant vault toilet, and install two new vault toilets in Warm Springs Creek and Corral Creek drainages to serve the public.

To consider continued grazing use within the Grover Creek Cattle and Horse Allotment in compliance with Sect. 339, P.L. 108-447 pertaining to grazing use authorization, and analyze and disclose the effects of ongoing grazing activities.

Disposal of a one acre isolated parcel acquired in December of 1947 for the use of a sheep corral and gathering area under the Administrative Site Act of March 2, 1925. This isolated one acre parcel is no longer needed.

Proposal is to conduct controlled harvest activities to reduce high intensity infestation of dwarf mistletoe and reduce competition in high density Douglas-fir stands.

Develop Interagency (FS & BLM) Wilderness Management Plan for 2 new Wilderness Areas. Complete Forest Plan Amendment creating a new Management Area (MA) for new Wilderness areas; add direction in the MA, and changes in MPC for the lands affected.

Restore approximately 2 acres of wetlands in the immediate vicinity of the 2.2 acre acquired Howdyville Log Mill parcel near Valley Creek.

Install approximately 2 miles of let-down fence on the West side of Howell Canyon from the existing drift fence at the lower overlook to the existing fence North of Thompson Flat Campground along Forest road 561.

The project evaluates the reissuance of permits held by ITD for a 36-acre permit area and Custer Co.for a 0.4-ac. permit area. ITD has requested a new shed, storage bldg. and 4th housing site, and an expansion to the existing mtce. warehouse.

To reissue a special use permit to Idaho Fish and Game for an existing administrative cabin and corral for a term of 20 years.

The proposal is to add an underground propane tank to provide fuel for generated electricity during power outages and to add on to the existing communications building. This will allow for more room to house new and additional equipment.

Issue special use permit to Idaho Rocky Mtn Ranch reauthorizing existing above ground hotsprings pipeline and intake box and to change name on existing permit to current owner.

The special use permits for two long-utilized ITD material storage sites along Hwy 75 in the Big Wood River Valley are outdated and/or expired. Proposal is to issue new 20-year permits authorizing continued use of the Horse Cr & Russian John sites.

This action proposes to treat invasive Smooth brome annually within the Christ's Indian Paintbrush population as required to meet conservation actions identified in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with USFWS -Idaho Office.

Replace a culvert encumbrance to fish migration at the crossing of the Iron Creek Subdivision Road (FSR 692) with a new bridge at a more suitable location upstream. Approximately 1/4 mile of existing road would be realigned.

The proposed action is to reroute Forest Road 60002 to remain on the east side of Johnson Creek, eliminating the 2 stream crossings.

Install temporary barrier by hand to evaluate mechanical removal of Brook Trout from Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout (YCT) habitat.

Proposal to increase designated parking at the Norton Lake, Greenhorn, and Pioneer Cabin Trailheads and install barrier rock to prevent resource damage at Alden and Oregon Gulch. Sawmill & Federal CGs will be assessed for redesigns.

Cut and remove dead and dying trees as a result of the Kelley Fire on 30 acres along the 071 road, from Gardner Gulch to Kelley Creek Corrals. Trees will be greater than 8 inches dbh, but no larger than 20 inches dbh.

Re-issue Special Use Permit for existing pipeline diversion to deliver water to private lands

The activity will occur on the Sawtooth National Forest in the Lake Creek drainage, approximately three miles north of Ketchum, in the Big Wood River watershed.

Vegetative treatments in the Liberal and Willow Creek Areas. 9,200 acres of vegetation treatment are proposed to be carried out over 10-15 years addressing insect and disease outbreaks and promote long term sustainablity of the forest

Issuance of a permit to a new landowner authorizing rehabilitation and use of an existing water system that transmits water from National Forest System lands to private property. Previous permit has expired.

Authorize continued livestock grazing on the Limekiln Sheep Allotment, Shaw Mountain Sheep Allotment, and the Kelly Mtn.-Greenhorn Cattle Allotment.

Reroute the Little Water Trail #7020 to a more sustainable grade and location

The USFS proposes 1,156 acres of hand treatment of juniper and 806 acres of juniper mastication to improve habitat conditions for Greater sage-grouse and mule deer in the Raft River division.

Expand the Lynn springs quarry approximately 3.4 acres as described in the operating plan. It is expected the processing yard will expand by an additional 0.5 acres.

Proposed expansion of Oakley Stone quarry operations.

The Forest Service proposes to obliterate, recontour, and naturalize approximately 3.5 mi of certain motorized vehicle routes and abandoned ditches. Noxious weed control will occur throughout and after the project and native species will be reseeded.

Amendment of existing SU permit to authorize MTE to install/maintain telecommunications line/infrastructure extending from existing fiber optic lines adjacent to ID Hwy 75, in Fisher Ck, Cabin Ck (Valley View Tr), Valley Rd, Pettit Lk & Smiley Ck.

Proposal from Magic Mountain Ski Resort to install lighting on ski runs, extend magic carpet, and removal of three outbuildings.

Precommercially thin stands of lodgepole pine to reduce the density of trees and increase growth on the residual trees.

Authorized continued livestock grazing on the Meadow Creek Allotment.

The Minidoka Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest is proposing to approve a Plan of Operations submitted by Western Pacific Resources Corporation for exploration drilling on the Black Pine Division of the Sawtooth National Forest.

Amendment to Plan of Operations for additional exploration drilling and preparation of supplement to Environmental Assessment

Water collection storage tanks, troughs and earthen impoundments North & South of Mineral Gulch Canyon.

Supplement the 2008 "Travel Plan Map Revision - Elimination of Motorized Cross-Country Travel and Motorized Route Designation Environmental Assessment" for the Minidoka Ranger District.

This project will remove some one way trails from the designated system in the Cassia, Albion and Sublett Divisions and replace them with trails in these same divisions that create loops and connections.

Close the trail until such time as repairs/re-routes can be made to reduce resource damage and improve public safety.

Prepare new AMPs and issue grazing permits for 4 sheep allotments on the Ketchum Ranger District and the SNRA.

Install Parshall Flume (device for measurement of flow of water in open channels) and an 8" pipeline to replace existing irrigation ditch.which delivers water from National Forest to private lands.

The Sawtooth NRA is developing a unit-wide, land-based outfitter and guide management plan as a means to streamline the processing of outfitter and guide proposals and provide consistent administration of outfitter and guide permits.

Evaluate the revision of access restrictions to the winter backcountry areas of the northern portions of the Fairfield Ranger District.

The Sawtooth National Forest proposes to grant a private road easement for road right-of-way access to private land across approximately 65 feet of existing roadway on National Forest System land in Lot 8 of Sec. 13, T. 11 N., R. 12 E., B.M.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall have requested authorization from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area to construct a weir fish trap to replace the existing, inadequate weir that was build in 1995, along with a 20 year special use permit.

The proposal would issue special use permit(s) to re-authorize the continued use of an irrigation diversion from Pole Creek, as well as related roads, ditches, and small irrigated parcels on National Forest System lands.

Proposal to return about 1,500 ft of Pole Creek to its historic natural channel rather than have it remain confined within the walls of an eroding gully as it is currently & has been for decades. The change would address a chronic resource impact.

Project proposes to reroute and decommission a portion of Pole Creek Road (FSR# 70197), rehabilitate and close approximately 0.25 miles of Twin Creek Loop Road (FSR# 70412), and replace two culverts with fish friendly culverts on Twin Creeks.

Improve & adopt user-created ATV trails into the Sawtooth NRA trail system; construct 1/4 mile of new connecting road (betwn FSR #199 & FSR #197); build ATV bridges over Pole Cr & Rainbow Cr; designate trailhead & dispersed camping at Pole Cr Corrals

Implement Designated Dispersed Camping and re-route/improve motorized trails #902 and #905.

The proposed project would authorize hand, mechanical, and prescribed burn treatments across the Raft River Mountain Range aimed at improving vegetation conditions and wildlife habitat.

The Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District (MRD), is proposing multiple range water developments and fencing projects to improve aspen stands and improve riparian conditions.

Address channel headcutting and riparian impacts from recent prescribed fire, intense weather events, and cattle grazing, by installing grade control structures, willow planting, and constructing two exclosures in Onemile Creek.

Proposed expansion and operation of the Raymond Mine located at the head of Emma Creek.

Convert portions of Forest Road #130 into an ATV trail and construct new portions of trail to restore the connection between Forest Roads #647 and #634.

To authorize improvements at the Recreation Residences on Deadline Ridge Tract #3 and Thompson Flats Summer Homes Tract #5.

Proposal to conduct fuel reduction activities post mountain pine beetle outbreak, on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area along Forest Road #210 and in the Redfish Complex.

Remove two timber bridges over Redfish Creek and replace the bridges in their existing location or reroute the Redfish Lake Road (FR #70214) and create a new crossing; and reconstruct the sharp curve on the Redfish Lake Road.

Develop a 2-mile fully accessible, multi-purpose, non-motorized, public trail from the Redfish entry station to Redfish Lake within the popular Redfish Lake Recreation Complex.

Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game is proposing the replacement of the weir at the Redfish Collection Facility and construction of a dormitory/fish 'work-up' building, and toilet.

Mike Hunter has petitioned the Forest for a special use permit to divert irrigation water for farming, from Little Cottonwood Creek on the Cassia Division of the Minidoka Ranger District.

Return Cabin Creek to its historic channel to provide fish passage and natural channel functions, including constructing a new crossing structure at FS Road 205 and adapting existing recreation facilities in the vicinity.

Relocate approximately 5 miles of Division fence between the Rock Creek C&H allotment and the Buckbrush S&G allotment.

Treat vegetation using prescribed fire and mechanical treatments in order to reduce fuel loads and to create a more desirable fire regime.

SREC proposes to establish an outpost facility on a 2.13 acre parcel within a 36 acre parcel of land permitted to the Idaho Transportation Department. The proposed facility consists of a 70' X 80' metal building, and a 30,000 gallon propane tank.

Verification of facilities, consolidation and issuance of special use permits for Salmon River Electric Coop powerlines and associated facilities within the Sawtooth NRA. Reauthorization of existing facilities.

Proposal to replace all or part of last 2.5 miles of existing Salmon River Headwater Road 215 beyond Chemeketan Campground with motorized trail constructed in better location along adjacent side slope. Changes would address chronic resource impacts.

Proposal to conduct vegetation management activities to address insect infestations and resulting fuel build-up in the Salt Creek/Bowns Creek and Fleck Summit area

Ski lift replacement of the Seattle Ridge and Christmas chairlifts at the Sun Valley Ski Resort. Project also includes upgrades to a ski patrol facility on Seattle Ridge.

Proponent would be issued a 20 year special use permit for continued use of an existing livestock loading and unloading area off Forest System Road #70682 and access across National Forest System land for 200 feet.

Surface prospecting and rehabilitation of collapsed underground workings in order to conduct underground exploration for minerals.

Proposal to issue a special use permit authorizing 0.1 miles of existing non-system road and 15 feet of new road construction to access privately owned Silver King Mine. In addition, 0.1 miles of existing road will be restored. Permit term - 20-yrs.

Idaho Department of Transportation,Division of Aeronautics would be authorized a special use permit for continued use of an existing well and 0.1 mile of associated water and power lines; and a new permit for 0.1 mile of an existing road access.

The proposed action is to issue a special use permit for six ten cubic yard dumpsters during normal periods of operation and allow an increase of eight dumpsters during high use periods in the summer. No hazardous waste disposal would be allowed.

The Forest Service is proposing to re-issue a 10-year outfitter and guide special use permit to Smoky Mountain Outfitters for up to 200 temporary service days for deer, elk, goat, and grouse hunting, fishing, backpacking, and summer trail rides.

Reroute and establish an ATV trail across the Soldier Mountain Front from Free Gold trail to Chimney Creek. Establishment of a trailhead at Free Gold Trail with signing, parking and restroom will be analyzed separately.

The Soldier Mountain Ski Area proposes to construct a shop (snow cat storage), a new rental shop, up to 12 small cabins for overnight accommodation, and a small lift at the base facilities.

Soldier Mountain Ski Area proposes to construct a storage and maintenance shop and a mountain bike terrain park at its base facilities. The ski area also proposes to construct up to 8.78 miles of mountain bike trails within the ski area boundary.

Four projects in the South Fork Boise Area to protect roads and recreational access following flooding.

Relocate or rebuild Forest Road 227 at the large Bowns Washout in order to reconnect the road between Big Smoky and Featherville.

Proposal to issue the City of Stanley a 20 year special use permit authorizing continued care of an existing cemetery with no authorized expansion, and access across National Forest System land for 0.25 miles.

The SNRA is proposing to replace a culvert on Stanley Creek located on FS Road 653. The current culvert does not allow for fish passage and is impeding movement upstream to critical habitat for bull trout, steelhead, and Chinook Salmon.

New construction/reconstruction of existing camping, day-use, boat launch, and trail facilities. Close and rehabilitate portions of Stanley Lake Inlet Campground and nearby dispersed campsites.

Evaluate the effects of authorizing 2 access routes to reach private property with wheeled, motorized vehicles have that been used for 20 years. The ROWs will be 528' x 10' and 3,931' x 10'. Period of use is May 1 - November 30 annually.

Proposal from the City of Stanley to install 200 feet of sewer line across the National Forest to connect to employee housing on city property.

Develop a multi-purpose, non-motorized public trail between Stanley, Idaho and Redfish Recreation Complex.

This project encompasses treatment of selected aspen and Douglas-fir stands on approximately 3,373 acres of the Sublett Division.

Primary need is to serve recreating snowmobile users in cooperation with the Cassia County Snowmobile Grooming Committee and the Mt. Harrison Snowmobile Club.

Proposal is to build up to 20 miles of new mountain biking trails

Reissue an existing Special Use Permit (SUP) for heli-skiing and snowboarding for a term period of 10 years. The SUP covers only currently approved activities.

Proposal to amend Sun Valley Company's 2007 Master Development Plan. Proposed projects include: replacement & realignment of the Cold Springs lift, tree thinning, expansion of snow making equipment & associated water pipeline, & slope re-contouring.

Proposal to issue a Recreation Event Special-Use Permit to Mountain Sports International for a 4-stage mountain bike race to be held June 25-26, 2016.

The Sawtooth National Forest and Twin Falls District BLM are proposing to issue a recreation event special-use permit to Mountain Sports International (MSI) for the Sun Valley Super Enduro/Cross-Country mountain bike race proposed for June 2015.

In 2003, Syringa Networks was authorized to install a fiber optic cable line along Hwy 75 in the Wood River Valley. The proposed action is to issue a new 30-year special use permit authorizing continued use of the existing fiber optic cable.

The proposed action of the Sawtooth National Forest is to reconstruct group sites A and B, add additional campsites within Thompson Flats Campground and remove 5 restrooms and replace them with three new ones.

Pre-Commercially thin Lodgepole Pine to increase growth on the residual stand.

The City of Sun Valley is seeking authorization to extend the Trail Creek Pathway. Approximately 500 feet of 10-foot wide asphalt path will be on NFS lands. Construction will include a portion of retaining wall and a bike parking area.

Analyzing whether and under what circumstances to authorize sheep grazing on the Trail Creek and Cove Creek Sheep and Goat allotments.

Revise portions of 1987 Sawtooth Forest travel map by designating a system of roads and trails on portions of the Sawtooth National Forest that currently allow cross-country motorized travel. Cross-country motorized travel would be prohibited.

This project is a proposal to install wildlife guzzlers in the Tunnel Hill area of the Cassia Division.

To issue two 20-year special use permits authorizing USGS and IDWR to operate seven existing stream gauge stations for measuring water levels and discharge rates (cubic feet per second).

Mountain Bike race using trails on Bald Mountain (Sun Valley) ski area

Over the next 10 years, we plan to utilize an adaptive management strategy to apply prescribed fire to reduce fuels and restore and maintain desired vegetation conditions resulting in more characteristic fire behavior in the Upper Little Wood Valley.

This project continues efforts to stabilize upper Trout Creek (Cassia Division) by extending a portion of an established exclosure.

Grazing allotment planning and grazing authorization

The Sawtooth NRA would issue a permit to Idaho Office of Species Conservation to modernize a pair of passive integrated transponder tag detection systems by removing the array equipment at one site and consolidating it at a second existing location.

The primary objective of this project is to improve riparian and water quality conditions in Valley Creek by closing and rehabilitating NFS RD 70304 from the junction with the Non-system road (MM. 1.0) to its terminus (MM. 2.1).

Placement of small seismometers every 100-500 meters along the sides of existing roads and trails. To be placed for 2 to 8 days in areas previously disturbed by rd construct. or within 18 in of travel surface. Holes will be 6" wide, 6" deep, 18" long

Proposal to construct a small trailhead facility at the north terminus of the Warm Springs Creek Trail on the Robinson Bar Ranch Road, as well as several short trail relocations in Warm Springs Meadow and along Warm Springs Creek.

Sun Valley Company proposes the removal of the Challenger and Greyhawk chairlifts, installation of the Challeger chairlift replacement, installation of Lift A/Flying Squirrel chairlift replacement and installation of snowmaking infrastructure.

Plan of Operations for placer mining on an unpatented mining claim within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County, Idaho

Proposal to plant whitebark pine seedlings and seeds on up to 1,500 acres of whitebark pine habitat (above 8,600 feet) in up to seven project areas over the next 10 years.

Analyze continued livestock grazing use within the Williams Creek Cattle & Horse Allotment; to disclose the effects of ongoing grazing activities.

Analyze the effects of grazing on three cattle allotments and develop new allotment management plans.

Installation of approximatly 2 miles of fence from Carlson Spring to Willow Creek Peak. The fence is intended to keep cattle from trailing into the Willow Creek drainage and spending a large amount of the permitted time in this unit without moving.

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