Emerald Lake Shelter Reconstruction Project
Draft Decision would reconstruct the Emerald Lake Shelter in the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness to maintain wilderness character. Update: The Forest Service is currently in the objection process for this project. The Final Environmental Assessment(EA) and Draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (DN and FONSI) are available. The objection period began on August 7, 2025 and will last for 45 days.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is within Mount Timpanogos Wilderness, Utah County, Utah
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/12/2024 |
| Comment Period | 06/25/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/06/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Wilderness Management
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Pleasant Grove Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Utah
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Arben Kraja
857 West South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 733 - 2664
arben.kraja@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/6/2025