Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2021 to 09/30/2021
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
-  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)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- 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
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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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
 - 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  Completed  Actual: 02/22/2021  02/2021 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.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Forest Plan Revision
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/03/2021
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		10/2022 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  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2020  		Expected:06/2021
  		06/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/05/2020  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 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:06/2021
  		06/2021 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:06/2021
  		06/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/03/2021  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:
Objection Period Legal Notice 05/28/2021  		Expected:09/2021
  		11/2021 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 - SE 1/4 Section 11, SW 1/4 Section 12, and NW 1/4 of Section 13, T.11.S., R.93W, 6th P.M. Monument Reservoir No. 1, Grand Mesa, Colorado.
Flowing Park Connector
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/19/2019  		Expected:07/2021
  		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.
KENDALL RESERVOIR PROJECT
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Facility management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/03/2021  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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2020  		Expected:06/2021
  		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.
Naropa University Backpack (Therapy) Temporary Outfitter - Guide Permit Proposal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/22/2021  06/2021 Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal for a temporary special use permit to authorize a 6-day backpack on the Grand Mesa National Forest in August 2021. Temporary backpack camps occupied by maximum 20 persons are proposed along the Kannah Creek and Coal Creek Trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60112
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Kannah Creek Basin %u2013 T 12 S, R 97W, Section 36 and T 12S, R 96W, Section 29. Kannah Creek and Coal Creek Trails.
North American Trail Ride Conference - Recreation Event Permit Renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2020  		Expected:06/2021
  		06/2021 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.
Pali-Tours, LLC Shuttle Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us 
Description: Conduct mountain bike shuttles to 3 designated locations (Mesa Top, Shirt Tail Point, Wild Rose)on the Grand Mesa National Forest. Supports trail opportunities on the Palisade Plunge Trail. Season is trail official opening to September 30.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60103
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Mesa Top TH - T 12S, R 96 W, Section 7, Shirt Tail Point TH %u2013 T 12S, R 97 W, Section 14, Wild Rose TH -T12S, R97 W, Section 16. Mesa Top TH, Shirt Tail Point TH, and Wild Rose TH Remove Option .
Rim Resiliency Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/20/2021  06/2021 Cari Johnson
218-229-8807
cariajohnson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Project addresses forest health and hazardous fuel concerns in the West Bench/Anderson Reservoir area. This project was developed to continue a multi-phased silvicultural plan to enhance forest health on ~2800 acres within wildland urban interface.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59704
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R96W Sections 31-34 and 36; T12N-R97W Section 1 and 12; T12N R96W Sections 1-20 and 23-24; T12N-R95W Section 18 and 19. West Bench/Anderson Reservoir area in Mesa County.
The Mt. Hatten Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2020  		Expected:06/2021
  		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.
Thunderbird Shuttles, LLC Shuttle Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us 
Description: Conduct mountain bike shuttles to 3 designated locations (Mesa Top, Shirt Tail Point, Wild Rose)on the Grand Mesa National Forest. Supports trail opportunities on the Palisade Plunge Trail. Season is trail official opening to September 30.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60106
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Mesa Top TH - T 12S, R 96 W, Section 7, Shirt Tail Point TH - T 12S, R 97 W, Section 14, Wild Rose TH -T12S, R97 W, Section 16. Mesa Top TH, Shirt Tail Point TH, and Wild Rose TH.
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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
2021 CBMR Trails: Hotdogger Expansion & Lower Avery Re-route
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/16/2021  07/2021 Joseph Carlson
970-641-0471
josephcarlson@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Gunnison Ranger District is proposing to authorize Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) to enhance two trails within the permitted ski area boundary: Hotdogger Expansion and Lower Avery Re-route.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59652
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 25, T13S, R86W, 6th PM.
2021 Flat Top Mountain Wet Meadow Habitat Restoration
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/10/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Matthew Vasquez
970-642-4401
mgvasquez@fs.fed.us 
Description: Address erosion occurring in intermittent or ephemeral drainages and meadow habitats by maintaining existing erosion control structures and building new small rock structures (hand built and using heavy equipment).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60209
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T15 S, R86 W, Sections 34, 35, 36; T51 N, R1 W, Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15; T51 N, R1 E, Sections 19, 30 . Flat Top Mountain, approximately 8 miles north of Gunnison, CO. Accessed from FS Roads 829 (Henkel Road), 955 and 863.
2021 Spring Creek Reservoir Dam Outlet Works Rehabilitation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Jonathan Hare
970-948-9803
jhare@fs.fed.us 
Description: CPW would construct a 625-foot access road to the dam%u2019s outlet, repairs/upgrades of the outlet pipe, and installation of a new gate stem and controller along with a reinforced grade beam with instrumentation for monitoring.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60338
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE ? of the NE ?, Section 1, Township 14 S, Range 84 W; 6th PM. Spring Creek Reservoir near Almont, Colorado.
2021 Taylor Park Windthrow and Spruce Beetle Salvage
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2021  		Expected:10/2021  05/2022 Art Haines
970-641-0471
ahaines@fs.fed.us 
Description: In September 2020, the Taylor Park area was impacted by an unusual high wind event that caused extensive windthrow of trees and stem breakages. This project would address hazard trees and beetle risk in two areas: Mirror Lake and Superior Ridge.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59386
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the Taylor Park Area, north east of Gunnison, Colorado.
CBMR Electrical Transformer (Peach Tree Lift)
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/03/2021  06/2021 Joseph Carlson
970-641-0471
josephcarlson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Replacement and minor relocation of an electrical transformer for the Peach Tree Lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60195
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 25, T13S, R86W, 6th PM. Near Crested Butte, Colorado. Within the CBMR Ski Area Permit Boundary near the Peach Tree Lift.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Ken Williams) GUN 1132 Research Permit Reissue and Additions
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Research and Development  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/17/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Jonathan Hare
970-948-9803
jhare@fs.fed.us 
Description: 20-year permit to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for research to understand the impact of decreased groundwater recharge on water levels and implications to for the release of metals to surface waters in the East River watershed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60306
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 13 S., R. 86 W., Sections 9,10,11,14,15, 6th P.M. T 13 S., R 86 W., Sections 13 and 30, 6th P.M. T. 13S., R. 87 W., Section 25, 6th P.M. . Snodgrass Mountain and associated research sites in the East River Watershed, north of Crested Butte, Colorado.
Mt. Emmons Mining Company: 2021 Geotechnical Sampling and Storm Water Mitigation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/16/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Jonathan Hare
970-948-9803
jhare@fs.fed.us 
Description: The purpose of the project is: 1.) Geotechnical investigation to collect site data and 2.) site restoration and stabilization activities to improve water management.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60291
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 14 S., R. 86 W., Sections 5-6, 6th P.M. . West of the Town of Crested Butte at the Keystone Mine off of County Road 12.
RAD & Scarp Ridge Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Safety Closures
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 05/05/2021  06/2021 Pamela Leschak
970-874-6640
Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov 
Description: Project to physically close 26 abandoned, inactive mine features (adits and shafts) which pose the greatest physical hazard to the public.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59565
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - 6th PM: T12S, R86W, Sec. 10, 14-15, & 27; T13S, R87W, Sec. 9-10, 15-16, 25, 28, &34; T14S, R87W, Sec. 2; T14S, R86W, Sec. 6. North and West of Crested Butte Colorado. In the Rustler%u2019s Gulch,Democrat Basin, and Scarp Ridge areas.
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.
X Band Polarimetric Weather Radar at Crested Butte Mountain Resort
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Research and Development  Completed  Actual: 06/28/2021  07/2021 Jonathan Hare
970-948-9803
jhare@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal to authorize the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory/Dr. Kenneth Williams to temporarily locate an X Bank Polarimetric Weather Radar at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60303
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW ? of the NW ?, Section 30, Township 13 S, Range 85 W; 6th PM. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Mount Crested Butte, Colorado.
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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
Telluride Trails Projects
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/10/2020  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 08/11/2020  		Expected:08/2021
  		05/2022 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.
Barbiere Wedding Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/24/2021  09/2021 Julie Jackson
970-240-5429
Julie.Jackson@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a permit for a wedding ceremony in "Deb's Meadow." On hundred twenty-two guests will sit in the meadow to observe the wedding ceremony.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60159
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - 38 degrees 09%u201944.24%u201D N, -107degrees 34%u201908.66%u201D W. Deb's Meadow.
Box Canyon Sign Special Use Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2021  		Expected:06/2021
  		06/2021 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.
Governor Basin Abandoned Mine Lands Closures
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 04/13/2021  04/2021 Brittany Duffy
9702405405
brittany.duffy@usda.gov 
Description: In coordination with DRMS, the FS proposes to close several hazardous mine tailings and adits in Governor Basin to improve public safety.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59510
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 43 N., R. 8 W., Sections 17, 19, 20, and 21, N.M.P.M.
Ouray Silver Mines, Inc. Fringe Lease
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 10/11/2020  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 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.
Rhoten Wedding Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/24/2021  07/2021 Julie Jackson
970-240-5429
Julie.Jackson@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize a wedding ceremony on July 10, 2021 in the field at East Fork. One hundred twenty-five guests will sit in the field to observe the wedding ceremony.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60157
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - 38 degrees 13%u201916.14%u201D N; -107 degrees 31%u201941.89%u201D W. Field at East Fork.
San Miguel Power Association 44kV Red Mountain Transmission Line Rebuild
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/25/2021  05/2021 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.
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