Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2021 to 03/31/2021
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,  Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,  Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,  Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,  Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,  Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/13/2018
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 Nancy Rusho
202-731-9196
nancy.rusho@usda.gov 
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
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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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Western Area Power Administration Right-of-Way Maintenance and Reauthorization Project
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/17/2020
11/17/2020  		12/2020 Matthew Custer
719-852-6206
mscuster@fs.fed.us 
Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30630
Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Xcel Energy Transmission and Distribution Authorization; Operation and Maintenance Plan Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2020  		Expected:03/2021  05/2021 Matthew Custer
720-822-4321
mscuster@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reauthorize approximately 293 miles of existing electric transmission line and 196 miles of electric distribution line; develop and implement a standardized O&M Plan for routine maintenance and vegetation management.
Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District, Saguache Ranger District, Pawnee Ranger District, Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Conejos, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Rio Grande, Saguache, Summit, Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project located on applicable Xcel transmission and distribution lines on National Forests and Grasslands in Colorado,.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Black Hills Energy Authorization Re-Issuances
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/15/2018  		Expected:01/2021
  		01/2021 Brittany Duffy
9702405405
brittany.duffy@usda.gov 
Description: Black Hills Energy purchased Source Gas. Re-issue permits to BHE for the Redvale to Olathe 10 inch gas line; Montrose Expansion Project Distribution Line.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53675
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Redvale Olathe gas line crosses Uncompahgre Plateau. Lot 6 Microwave Tower at Raspberry Comm Site, Unc. Plateau; Montrose Expansion distribution line is north of Ouray.
GAOA Deferred Trail Maintenance
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 12/16/2020  06/2021 Jonathan Tucker
9705731876
jonathan.tucker@usda.gov 
Description: Maintenance of approximately 260 miles of system trails forest-wide. This project would resolve numerous safety hazards and erosion problems along sections of trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59185
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Includes trails on all five ranger districts.
GAOA Toilet Replacements
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 12/16/2020  06/2021 Jonathan Tucker
9705731876
jonathan.tucker@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of 20 toilets in developed recreation sites.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59184
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alpine TH, Silver Jack PG, Pitkin CG, Snowblind CG, Sunshine CG, Woods Lake CG, Ward Way PG, Gold Creek CG, Iron Springs CG, Sheep Corral, Mesa Lakes PG, and Erickson Springs.
GAOA Visitor Information Signing within Developed Recreation Sites
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 12/16/2020  06/2021 Jonathan Tucker
9705731876
jonathan.tucker@usda.gov 
Description: Replace old or dilapidated visitor information signing within developed recreation sites.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59188
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Includes all five districts of the GMUG.
GAOA Water System Replacement in Developed Campgrounds
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 12/16/2020  06/2021 Jonathan Tucker
9705731876
jonathan.tucker@usda.gov 
Description: This project will replace existing water system including treatment building, pump controls, water lines, hydrants and other fixtures to eliminate problems with existing systems.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59187
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sunshine Campground, Ward Lake/Cobbett Campground and One Mile Campground.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Forest Plan Revision
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/03/2018
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		04/2022 Samantha Staley
970-874-6666
samantha.staley@usda.gov 
Description: The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are undergoing Forest Plan Revision. The Forest Plan is an overarching document that guides forest management through broad direction, standards, and guidelines for years to come.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51806
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
SMPA Permit Reissuance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2021  		Expected:02/2021  02/2021 Spencer Haley
9703274261
spencerhaley@fs.fed.us 
Description: Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts: Re-issue expiring special use permit for the San Miguel Power Association power lines with no change in scope of the use.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51363
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts: Uncompahgre Plateau, Canyon Creek, Hwy 550, Ouray vicinity, Telluride vicinity, Naturita Division.
Uncompahgre Plateau Pine Plantation Thinning
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/05/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		06/2021 Eric Brantingham
970-327-4261
eric.brantingham@usda.gov 
Description: Thin approximately 2,705 acres of scattered ponderosa pine plantations on the Uncompahgre Plateau with the goals of reducing fuels and providing silviculture and wildlife benefits.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58944
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various pine plantations on Uncompahgre Plateau totally in approximately 2700 acres.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,   Grand Valley 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
Bull Draw Fire Fence Construction- Phase Two
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management
- Land ownership management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		01/2021 Monica Klingler
970-487-3535
monica.klingler@usda.gov 
Description: Approximately 3 miles of new fence will be constructed along the adjoining. BLM, Norwood and Grand Valle Ranger District FS Boundaries, to replace/relocate fences burned in the Bull Draw Fire in 2018. The objective is to improve grazing management.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57831
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Areas within Sections 1,2,3,10, and 11 of Township 48 North, and Range 16 West. 2.5-3 miles of BLM/Forest District boundary fence on the Club/Campbell/UC Allotments, North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
Burwell Spring
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/16/2019  		Expected:01/2021
  		01/2021 Jonathan Hare
970-263-5802
jonathan.hare@usda.gov 
Description: Application to authorize previously constructed spring development and pipeline to serve private property inholding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56688
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Section 28, Township 15 South, Range 101 West. NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Section 28, Township 15 South, Range 101 West.
Carson Lake Dam Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2021  		Expected:04/2021  07/2021 Loren Paulson
970-263-5812
loren.paulson@usda.gov 
Description: Propose issuance of construction permit to the City of Grand Junction to conduct necessary reconstruction work on the Carson Lake (aka Hogchute Res) Dam and spillway. Engineering drawings and specs are being prepared to meet State requirements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58908
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 22, T12S., R96W., 6th Principle Meridian. Project is located in the Kannah Creek Watershed. The project is off of NFSR #108, 1.5 miles south of intersection with the Lands End Road, NFSR #100.
EUREKA - MCCONNELL SCIENCE CENTER - TEMPORARY OUTFITTER AND GUIDE PERMIT
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us 
Description: Eureka - McConnell Science center has proposed use requiring a temporary special use permit authorizing 50 service days to conduct youth winter snowshoe trips in the Mesa Lakes area of the Grand Mesa National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57455
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R96W, SEC. 35, Sixth Principle Meridian. Mesa Lakes and Glacier springs within the Grand Mesa National Forest.
Enlargement of Monument Reservoir No. 1 and Hunter Reservoir
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/16/2017
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2021  		Expected:03/2021
  		05/2021 John Slown
406-329-3749
jslown@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=9127
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 27, T.11S., R.93W, 6th P.M. Approximately 11 miles south of Vega Reservoir.
Flowing Park Connector
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/19/2019  		Expected:03/2021
  		07/2021 Danielle Cook
970-263-5835
daniellecook@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed project includes construction of new 1.23 mile non-motorized single track on the Grand Mesa national Forest. This trail will connect the Flowing Park trail with the Drop Off trail, creating a loop ride for mountain bikes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57198
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - Hells Kitchen Quad. Hells Kitchen Quad - Follows Grand Mesa rim, through meadows and timber.
Grigware Kelso Creek Private Road Special Use Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land acquisition
- Special use management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Jonathan Hare
970-263-5802
jhare@fs.fed.us 
Description: The US Forest service proposes to issue a special use permit for an existing private road to access private property that is located within the Grand mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53201
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 9, Township 50 North, Range 14 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian. NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 9, Township 50 North, Range 14 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian; adjacent to Kelso Creek.
KENDALL RESERVOIR PROJECT
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2020  		Expected:04/2021
  		07/2021 Loren Paulson
970-263-5812
loren.paulson@usda.gov 
Description: Repair of existing dam and replace outlet works on Kendall Reservoir, aka Kenny Creek reservoir. No significant changes to the overall size of existing structure. Proposed borrow source located adjacent to but outside of reservoir basin.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58904
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa National Forest in the Leon Creek watershed. The project is located off of FDR #260, approx. 1 1/2 miles west of it's intersection with FDR #26.
Leon Lake Tunnel Access
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2020  		Expected:04/2021
  		07/2021 Loren Paulson
970-263-5812
loren.paulson@usda.gov 
Description: Excavation work necessary to re-establish access into the Leon Lake tunnel. Excavation will be approximately 20' deep x 30' wide x 50'long. Access is needed to inspect existing outlet pipe and valves located within the tunnel.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58919
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - NW 1/4, SE 1/4, SECTION 29, T11S., R93W, 6TH Principle Meridian. Project is located on the South side of the Grand Mesa National Forest at the head of Marcot Creek. Project is located off of FDR #127, approx. 6 miles North of it's intersection with FDR #125.
North American Trail Ride Conference - Recreation Event Permit Renewal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		05/2021 Ryan Fricke
970-263-5809
ryan.fricke@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal received to renew a five-year special use permit for the purpose of a bi-annual competitive recreation event within the Land's End - Flowing Park area of Grand mesa National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58931
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S, R96W, Section 11 - Mesa Top Trailhead. Mesa Top, Flowing Park and Land's End.
Odin Recreation, LLC - Outfitter Guide Proposal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/03/2020  11/2020 Ryan Fricke
970-263-5809
ryan.fricke@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal received to request a priority outfitter and guide permit for the purpose of conducting winter cross-country ski tours on approved trails within the Griffith Lakes - Waterdog area of Grand Mesa National Forest with 206 service days.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58930
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R96W, Section 25. Griffith Lakes Backcountry Nordic Trail System.
The Mt. Hatten Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		07/2021 Albert Borkowski
970-527-4131
aborkowski@fs.fed.us 
Description: Mt Hatten Project is a radio repeater installation project, the system operates in the VHF band, power output is rated at 8 watts and is supplied by two solar panels and storage batteries. Ground disturbance will be the placement of 4 concrete pads.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51634
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado T.12S., R.92W., sec 4 NW1/4NW1/4 Chalk Mountain Quad, Grand Mesa National Forest. 6th Principal Meridian, Colorado T.12S., R.92W., sec 4 NW1/4NW1/4 Chalk Mountain Quad, Grand Mesa National Forest.
Travis Kruckenberg Outfitting, LLC - Outfitter Guide proposal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/04/2020  11/2020 Ryan Fricke
970-263-5809
ryan.fricke@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal received to request a priority outfitter and guide permit for the purpose of conducting early season mountain lion hunts within the Cottonwood Creek Bull Creek and Kannah creek area of Grand Mesa Nation Forest with 75 service days.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58932
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R95W, Section 10- Cottonwood Creek (GMU 421), T11S, R95W, Section 17 - Bull Creek (GMU 421), T12S, R97W, Section 35 - Kannah Creek (GMU 41). Western Game management Unit 421. Game Management Unit 41.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,   Gunnison 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
Deer Lakes Campground and Day Use Area Improvement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 12/14/2020  06/2021 Aaron Drendel
970-642-4439
adrendel@fs.fed.us 
Description: Rehabilitate and reconstruct the Deer Lakes Campground and Day Use Area through funding from the Great American Outdoors Act.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59136
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - T44N, R3W, Section 34. T44N, R3W, Section 34.
GCEA Taylor Park Marina Electric Vehicle Charging Station
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/05/2020  10/2020 Jonathan Hare
970-642-4445
jonathan.hare@usda.gov 
Description: Construct an electric vehicle charging station in the parking lot for the Taylor Park Marina which is located adjacent to County Road 742. The charging station consists of: one charging post; transformer; and buried powerline connection.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58826
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE? NE?, Township 14 S, Range 82 W; 6th PM. Taylor Park Marina parking lot.
Kilborn Spring Water Storage and Conveyance System Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management 		 Completed  Actual: 10/05/2020  10/2020 Dayle Funka
970-641-4410
dayle.funka@usda.gov 
Description: Install water storage and conveyance system adjacent to the existing Kilborn Spring source to provide reliable water and disperse livestock within allotment and protect/improve riparian habitat around spring in Gunnison sage grouse habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58921
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T48, R3E, Section 23. South of Doyleville, CO (Needle Creek C&H Allotment, Snyder and Big Draw Pastures).
LIBERO Tomichi Copper-Moly Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/12/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		06/2021 Jonathan Hare
970-948-9803
jhare@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to drill five exploratory holes on unpatented mining claims under the General Mining Act of 1872.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58636
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 24 & 25, T 50 N, R 6 E; NM PM. FSR 888.3A 2 miles Northeast of White Pine, Colorado.
Snowblind Campground Partial Decommissioning
CE
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Aaron Drendel
970-642-4439
adrendel@fs.fed.us 
Description: Work would include removal of all infrastructure contained in the southeast portion of the campground. Removed roads and hardened areas would be rehabbed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58250
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - 38 ? 31%u201912.62%u201DN x 106?24%u201955.55%u201DW. Southeast side of Snowblind Campground, Gunnison National Forest, CO.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,   Norwood 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
Rothberg Property Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Spencer Haley
970-327-4261
spencerhaley@fs.fed.us 
Description: Authorization for access to private land via Little Cone Ranch Rd NFSR 618.1E
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51387
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T.42N., R.11W., sections 10 and 11, N.M.P.M. Private property is west of Fall Creek Road.
Telluride Trails Projects
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/10/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		06/2021 Scott Spielman
970-327-4261
scott.spielman@usda.gov 
Description: Telluride Mountain Club (TMC) and TSG Ski & Golf, LLC (TSG) proposed to construct four new mountain bike trails in Telluride, Colorado to provide new single-track trail opportunities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58771
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Telluride, CO.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,   Ouray 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
Baldy Mountain Landscape Resiliency and Habitat Improvement Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 08/11/2020  		Expected:04/2021
  		04/2021 Luke Holguin
970-327-4261
luke.holguin@usda.gov 
Description: The primary purpose of this project is to move the landscape toward a more natural state and thus improve wildlife habitat for multiple species by implementing mechanical vegetation, hand thinning and prescribed fire treatments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58554
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is located on the GMUG, BLM, and the Mullin%u2019s Ranch east of the town of Ridgway and north of the city of Ouray.
Box Canyon Sign Special Use Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2021  		Expected:03/2021  03/2021 Brittany Duffy
9702405405
brittany.duffy@usda.gov 
Description: Replace old Special Use Permit for operating and maintaining the Box Canyon sign with a new permit and operation/maintenance plan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56248
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R8W, section 36, N.M.P.M. T44N, R8W, section 36, N.M.P.M. Hillside on southside of Ouray.
Camp Bird Avalanche Control
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 11/03/2020  11/2020 Dana Wilson
9702405415
danawilson@fs.fed.us 
Description:  Authorize avalanche control along road for mine ingress and egress purposes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52087
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Bird Road, Ouray County.
Nickolaus Road Special Use Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Dana Gardunio
9702405415
Dana.Gardunio@usda.gov 
Description: Issue a special use permit for access and maintenance through approximately 750 ft of National Forest System lands to a private inholding on the Uncompahgre Plateau.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54899
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec. 12, T. 47 N., R. 12 W., NNPM. Sec. 12, T. 47 N., R. 12 W., NMPM.
Ouray Silver Mines, Inc. Fringe Lease
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/11/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		05/2021 Brittany Duffy
9702405405
brittany.duffy@usda.gov 
Description: This EA will consider potential impacts to surface resources and issue a decision whether the GMUG NF consents with the BLM to issue a fringe lease as applied for by Ouray Silver Mine, Inc.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58860
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Please see project map.
Ouray Silver Mines, Inc. Hayden Weather Station Proposal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 12/04/2020  12/2020 Brittany Duffy
9702405405
brittany.duffy@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed weather station would be installed on a ridge of Hayden Mountain directly above the Waterhole slide path to enhance avalanche forecasting and mitigation in the Canyon Creek watershed while improving safety for travelers on Campbird Rd.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59056
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 43 N., R8W, S. 23, N.M.P.M., Lat: 107.70679 Long: 37.96688.
San Miguel Power Association 44kV Red Mountain Transmission Line Rebuild
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/06/2020  		Expected:02/2021
  		02/2021 Brittany Duffy
9702405405
brittany.duffy@usda.gov 
Description: SMPA has applied for a special use permit to rebuild, operate and maintain the ~16 mile transmission line along Hwy 550 between the Ouray North and the Burro Bridge Substations on the GMUG and San Juan National Forests.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57912
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed transmission line rebuild would occur over ~16.2 miles of NFS and private land along Hwy 550 between Ouray and Durango on the GMUG and San Juan National Forests.
Wetterhorn Trail (NFST 226) Deferred Maintenance and Relocation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 12/08/2020  07/2021 Julie Jackson
970-240-5429
Julie.Jackson@usda.gov 
Description: Restore a single travelway for the Wetterhorn Trail while providing for visitor safety and resource sustainability. This includes re-establishing the tread, reducing erosion, rehabilitating impacted areas, and relocating a segment due to rockfall.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59182
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Ouray. LEGAL - T44-45N, R6W. Wetterhorn Trail (NFST 226) on Ouray Ranger District.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests,   Paonia 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
Tomahawk Reservoir Spillway Reconstruction Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/28/2020  10/2020 Albert Borkowski
970-527-4131
albert.borkowski@usda.gov 
Description: Repair the spillway under direction of the Colorado Dam Inspector in order to pass State of Colorado Dam Safety Inspection and provide for resource protection while allowing the State-issued water rights holder to continue exercising their rights.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59036
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T12S, R89W, Section 14, 6th Principal Meridian. T12S, R89W, Section 14, 6th Principal Meridian.
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