Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Hell Canyon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Mystic Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024 |
Expected:01/2025 |
01/2025 |
Jennifer McRae 202-791-8488 SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units). | |||||
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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions. | |||||
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Black Hills National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Spruce Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Louie Conroy 605-443-3080 louie.conroy@usda.gov |
| Description: A project to treat mixed conifer stands across the Black Hills National Forest System lands with the objective of increasing overall forest resiliency and reducing undesirable fire behavior.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61599 |
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| Location: UNIT - Black Hills National Forest All Units. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Black Hills National Forest. | |||||
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Black Hills National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Trek Travel SUP CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2024 |
Expected:05/2024 | 06/2024 |
Bonnie Jones 605-642-4622 bonnie.jones@usda.gov |
| Description: Trek Travel plans to utilize the Black Hills National Forest from mid-June to early September for gravel bike riding. Utilizing both the Mickelson trail as well as additional paved and gravel roads through the NF including service roads. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District, Mystic Ranger District, Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer, Lawrence, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Paved & gravel system roads & trails going through: Spearfish Canyon, Higgon's Gulch, Savoy, Deadwood, Rochford, Hill City, Sylvan Lake, Custer, Mt Rushmore etc. | |||||
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Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bearlodge Abandoned Mine Lands Remediation 2025 CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/25/2023 |
Expected:09/2024 |
04/2025 |
Emily Reif 307-283-1361 Emily.Reif1@usda.gov |
| Description: Closure of abandoned mine features at four sites in the Wyoming Black Hills. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Sundance, Wyoming. | |||||
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Davis Hazardous Fuels Reduction CE |
- Forest products - Fuels management - Carbon Stewardship |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/10/2024 |
Expected:11/2024 |
12/2024 |
Ryan Tallmadge 307-283-1361 ryan.tallmadge@usda.gov |
| Description: Thinning of ponderosa pine adjacent to non-Forest Service ownership to reduce fire hazard.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66020 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T50N R61W 6thPM. | |||||
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Lytle Creek Road Snowplowing Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 07/09/2024 | 07/2024 |
Emily Reif 307-283-1361 Emily.Reif1@usda.gov |
| Description: Five-year special use permit for a private landowner to plow snow on a Forest Service road to access property in winter months.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66563 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - T53N R64W 6th PM. FSR 847 between County Road 196 and Forest Boundary. | |||||
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North Sand Vegetation Management EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/28/2024 |
Expected:04/2025 |
08/2025 |
Elizabeth Krueger 307-283-1361 x3473 elizabeth.krueger@usda.gov |
| Description: Thinning, prescribed fire, and oak management
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65540 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Six to ten miles south of Beulah, Wyoming. | |||||
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South Slope Winter Burning EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 08/24/2024 |
Expected:12/2024 |
12/2024 |
Elizabeth Krueger 307-283-1361 x3473 elizabeth.krueger@usda.gov |
| Description: Prescribed broadcast burning of south-facing slopes in winter.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65539 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across Bearlodge Ranger District. | |||||
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Union Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2024 |
Expected:03/2025 | 06/2025 |
Emily Reif 307-283-1361 Emily.Reif1@usda.gov |
| Description: Issuance of special use permit for addition of telecommunications facility at existing site. New tower (50-100' tall), two small buildings, propane tank, cement pad. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bearlodge Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Crook. LEGAL - T. 52 N., R. 63 W., section 20, 6th P.M. Warren Peak telecommunications site, Crook County, Wyoming. | |||||
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Black Hills National Forest, Hell Canyon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Antelope Canyon CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 07/11/2024 | 07/2024 |
Anita Swanson 605-673-9200 Anita.Swanson@usda.gov |
| Description: Vegetation treatments to reduce fuel and fire hazards resulting in a more resilient landscape. Treatments will include commercial and noncommercial thinnings, pine encroachment, fuel breaks, and prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66307 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Antelope Canyon project area is located approximately 15 miles south of the city of Custer, SD, and 7 miles northwest of Hot Spring, SD. | |||||
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F.W. Cashmere Private Road Access & Maintenance Request CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/20/2023 |
Expected:06/2024 |
06/2024 |
Edward Davis 605-673-9292 Edward.Davis2@usda.gov |
| Description: Special used authorization for development and maintenance of approximately 30 feet of road across NFS lands to access private property owned by F.W. Cashmere. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T3S, R4E, Section 20. Custer County Parcel ID# 004809, approximately 3.4 miles west-northwest of Custer. | |||||
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Lithograph Land Exchange EA *UPDATED* |
- Land ownership management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Meagan Buehler 605-673-9345 meagan.buehler@usda.gov |
| Description: Land Adjustment | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Custer, Fall River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southern Hills. | |||||
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Parmlee Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 07/10/2024 | 08/2024 |
Wendy Schuyler 605-673-9361 wendy.schuyler@usda.gov |
| Description: Vegetation treatments to reduce fuel and fire hazards resulting in a more resilient landscape. Treatments will include commercial and noncommercial thinnings, pine encroachment, fuel breaks, and prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65281 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hell Canyon Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located along the South Dakota-Wyoming line, approximately 27 miles northwest of Custer, SD and 16 miles northeast of Newcastle, WY. | |||||
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Black Hills National Forest, Mystic Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bluelead Vegetation Management CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 07/03/2024 | 07/2024 |
Naomi Gonsor 605-343-1567 Naomi.Gonsor@usda.gov |
| Description: The purpose and need of this project is to enhance wildlife habitat and improve forest health and stand resiliency to wildfire and disease using a variety of commercial and non-commercial treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65527 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - T01N, R06E, sections 35, 36; T01S, R05E, sections 1, 2, 11-15, 22-27, 35, 36; T01S, R06E, sections 1-24, 26-32. Approximately 8 Miles Southwest of Rapid City, South Dakota; East-Southeast of Sheridan Lake. | |||||
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Cutty Sark Exploration Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/18/2023 |
Expected:05/2024 |
05/2024 |
Jonathan Manning 605-673-9200 Jonathan.Manning2@usda.gov |
| Description: The claimant proposes to do surface exploration using hand tools. They also propose to do sampling in the existing 120 ft. deep shaft. Exploration would be done using a winch attached to an ATV to lower a person into the shaft.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54362 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Black Hills Meridian; T2N; R4E; SE 1/4 Section 33. Access to the claim is via closed road NFSR 231.1C which connects to the Mystic Road. | |||||
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Jenny Gulch Exploration Drilling Project EA |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jonathan Manning 605-673-9200 Jonathan.Manning2@usda.gov |
| Description: This project includes diamond core drilling at up to 42 drill sites, access road maintenance (as needed), drill pad clearing (as needed), and reclamation activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57428 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Sections 19, 30, 31, T2N R5E and Sections 13, 14, 24, 25, T2N R4E. North of Silver City, SD. | |||||
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Pactola Reservoir - Rapid Creek Watershed Withdrawal EA *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning - Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 09/20/2024 |
Expected:12/2024 |
12/2024 |
Elysia Retzlaff 541-777-1355 elysia.retzlaff@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service requested 20,574 acres of NFS lands be withdrawn from all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws, mining laws, and mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63876 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pactola Reservoir and Rapid Creek Watershed. | |||||
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Westside Vegetation Management EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jessica Eggers 605-343-1567 jessica.eggers@usda.gov |
| Description: Project activities would address forest health and fuels management concerns in the project area. Potential treatment options include prescribed burning, commercial and noncommercial thinning, planting/seeding, and slash treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61629 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mystic Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence, Pennington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 140,000-acres on the west side of the Mystic RD southwest of Deerfield, and a small portion of the Hell Canyon RD south of W. Deerfield Road. | |||||
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Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Black Hills Energy Colson Lot D Deadman Tract Utility Install CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 | 10/2024 |
Valerie Jagim 605-642-4622 valerie.jagim@usda.gov |
| Description: Black Hills Energy is proposing to install a new utility line to bring power to the Lot D property. BHE would bury the powerline in the most direct line possible from an existing transformer 1500 ft away.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66724 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T5N R5E Section 20. | |||||
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Breezy Meadows FLPMA SUP CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/08/2024 |
Expected:04/2024 |
05/2024 |
Valerie Jagim 605-642-4622 valerie.jagim@usda.gov |
| Description: NHRD is considering issuing a twenty-year FLPMA permit for the Breezy Meadows located seventeen miles south of Deadwood, SD off Highway 385. This special use permit will bring the current use and maintenance, including snow removal into compliance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65937 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T3N R4 E Section 26. | |||||
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Gimlet Creek and Upper Silver Creek Riparian Restoration CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/29/2024 |
Expected:05/2024 |
09/2024 |
Matthew Scott 605-673-4853 matthew.c.scott@usda.gov |
| Description: Beaver dam analogs will be constructed along Gimlet and upper Silver Creek to elevate the water table and help restore riparian ecosystem. Willows will also be harvested to be used in the BDA's as well as planted in banks to encourage willow growth.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66131 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Silver Creek T3N R3E S35 Gimlet Creek T2N R4E S 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 28. | |||||
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Lead-Deadwood Sanitation District Road Access SUP CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/02/2024 |
Expected:07/2024 |
08/2024 |
Valerie Jagim 605-642-4622 valerie.jagim@usda.gov |
| Description: The Black Hills National Forest is considering authorizing a 20 year FLPMA Special Use Permit for Lead-Deadwood Sanitation District to access proposed roads that lead to the LDSD Pipeline system.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66463 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 3 N, Range 2E, 9 Miles Southwest of Lead. | |||||
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Minnesota Mountain Lode HOA FLPMA SUP CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2024 |
Expected:10/2024 | 10/2024 |
Valerie Jagim 605-642-4622 valerie.jagim@usda.gov |
| Description: BKNF is considering issuing a 20-year FLPMA Special Use Permit to the residents of Minnesota Mountain HOA to allow for the snow plowing and maintenance of NFSR 204.1, 204.2 and unclassified roads U1200130, U1200194 for access to their property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66898 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T2N R4E Sec 6 and 7, approximately 5 mi southwest of the intersection of Killoern Springs Rd and HWY 385. | |||||
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Ponderosa Exploration Drilling EA |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Chris Stores 605-443-3081 Chris.Stores@usda.gov |
| Description: Solitario Resources has submitted a plan of operations to conduct exploratory drilling at up to 49 sites in the Long Draw area, east of Spearfish Canyon and south of Cheyenne Crossing. No mining would occur under this proposal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64551 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Spearfish Canyon and US Highway 385 and west of Hanna Road (County Road 196. Primary access is via Long Draw Rd (NFSR 209). | |||||
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Red Bat Pond Restoration CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/03/2023 |
Expected:03/2024 |
10/2024 |
Amy Hammesfahr 6054433048 Amy.Hammesfahr@usda.gov |
| Description: The dam at Red Bat Pond was repaired in 2016 but is leaking water. A more comprehensive repair of the dam is necessary. A bentonite core would be installed to reinforce the dam, as well as a layer of bentonite on the pond floor. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red Bat Pond is located approximately 5.6 miles west of Sturgis, SD. | |||||
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SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Revised Nemo Tower CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2024 |
Expected:04/2024 |
04/2024 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: South Dakota Network, is installing a fiber optic network to provide high speed internet to underserved areas of the Black Hills. The network consists of towers connected by underground fiber optic. SDN has proposed installation on NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65728 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFS land adjacent to Nemo, SD. | |||||
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SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Tower 4N Construction CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/14/2024 |
Expected:04/2024 |
04/2024 |
Callie Ackerman-Jasper 605-443-3077 Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov |
| Description: South Dakota Network, is installing a fiber optic network to provide high speed internet to underserved areas of the Black Hills. The network consists of towers connected by underground fiber optic. SDN has proposed installation on NFS lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65729 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roughly 7 miles south of Deadwood. | |||||
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Trail 8225 Intersection Realignment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2024 |
Expected:10/2024 | 10/2024 |
Landon Dinius 605-673-9238 landon.dinius@usda.gov |
| Description: Pennington County is intending to realign the existing approach of the 8225 Trail and Rochford Road 220 ft to the south. They intend to install a metal culvert for drainage as well as add surfacing gravel to the new approach.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66943 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - T2N R4E S21. Intersection of 8225 and Rochford Road approximately 5 miles East of Rochford. | |||||
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Trail 8500 Riparian Area Repairs CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/16/2023 |
Expected:05/2023 |
06/2023 |
Brittany Coupe 605-443-3092 Brittany.Coupe@usda.gov |
| Description: Two sections of motorized trail 8500 are located along Jim Creek and damage to the riparian area and trail is occurring due to cattle and recreational use. Gabion baskets and buck and rail fence would be installed to mitigate damage to the stream.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63749 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 17.5 miles southeast of Lead, SD. | |||||
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Trail 8500 Riparian Area Repairs CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Brittany Coupe 605-443-3092 Brittany.Coupe@usda.gov |
| Description: Two sections of motorized trail 8500 are located along Jim Creek and damage to the riparian area and trail is occurring due to cattle and recreational use. Gabion baskets and buck and rail fence would be installed to mitigate damage to the stream.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63748 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 17.5 miles southeast of Lead, SD. | |||||
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Zeppelin Forest Health EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 05/09/2024 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2024 |
Expected:09/2024 |
10/2024 |
Chris Stores 605-642-4622 chris.stores@usda.gov |
| Description: The purpose of the Zeppelin Project is to increase the resiliency of forest landscapes to mountain pine beetle outbreaks and the potential for high severity wildfires by implementing vegetation treatments that would thin dense pine stands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63845 |
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| Location: UNIT - Northern Hills Ranger District. STATE - South Dakota. COUNTY - Lawrence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 2 miles west of Piedmont, SD, and 6 miles south of Sturgis, SD. | |||||
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