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Resource Management
It takes a lot of work to balance everyone's needs as we maintain the amazing landscapes, wildlife and other resources found on the San Juan National Forest.
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Water
The Forest Service manages the largest single source of water in the United States! Located along the continental divide, the San Juans are the source of important rivers for people. Rivers carry water and nutrients to multiple areas all around the bioregion & play a critical role in the water cycle.
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Rangeland Management
Rangelands are of vital economic importance to our local communities.
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Timber Management
In response to the spruce beetle epidemic, the San Juan National Forest is developing an action plan to explore increasing active management of higher-elevation spruce/fir forests. The Forest is currently considering possible intervention methods to respond to the changing conditions.
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Abandoned Mine Lands
Impacts caused by abandoned mine lands cross jurisdictional boundaries and affect federal, state and private lands. The USFS mitigates the impacts of mine operations on National Forest System lands through its Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Program.
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Forest Initiatives & Shared Stewardship
The San Juan National Forest has several strong collaboration efforts underway with local partners, industry, and our public which will result in significant outside investment in the protection of local communities, water resources, wildlife habitat, and recreation & tourism.
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Railroad Right of Way Work
The railroad right of way work page contains current public documents associated with work on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad right of way.