Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 10/01/2021 to 12/31/2021 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 - 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	- 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
Fish Creek Reservoir #2 Rehabilitation and Special Use Authorization CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 09/07/2021	09/2021	Nicholas Szuch 970-874-6675 Nicholas.Szuch@usda.gov
Description: Rehabilitation of Dam and associated structures and update special use authorization for Fish Creek Reservoir # 2 near Cimarron, Colorado. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60534
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec. 6, T. 46 N., R. 6 W., N.M.P.M. Approximately 13 miles south of Cimmaron, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Forest Plan Revision EIS *UPDATED*	- Land management planning	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/11/2021 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2022	Expected:09/2022	10/2022	Samantha Staley 970-874-6666 samantha.j.staley@usda.gov
Description: The Draft Forest Plan and Draft EIS for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are available for public comment August 13 - November 12, 2021. Maps, data, and more info can be found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/DraftForestPlan Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/DraftForestPlan
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:01/2022	01/2022	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:08/2021	09/2021	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
Athena Adventures, LLC - Temporary Recreation Event CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 07/27/2021	08/2021	Ryan Fricke 970-242-8211 rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal for a temporary special use permit to conduct a competitive trekking, biking, and paddle in the Big Creek area of Uncompahgre National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60570
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Divide Forks CG and Bittle ATV Trails (Uncompahgre) -T 51S, R 16W, Section 12 Big Creek Reservoir (Uncompahgre) -T 15S, R 101 W, Section 32.
Bull Draw Fire Fence Construction- Phase Two CE *UPDATED*	- Grazing management - Land ownership management	Completed	Actual: 03/04/2021	05/2021	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:10/2021	10/2021	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.
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	Completed	Actual: 08/05/2021	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:10/2021	10/2021	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.
Leon Lake Tunnel Access CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management - Facility management	Completed	Actual: 07/02/2021	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	- 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	- 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 .
The Mt. Hatten Project CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/15/2020	Expected:10/2021	10/2021	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	- 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 Flat Top Mountain Wet Meadow Habitat Restoration CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/10/2021	Expected:09/2021	09/2021	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 *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 07/26/2021	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 10/2021	Expected:12/2021	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.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Ken Williams) GUN 1132 Research Permit Reissue and Additions CE *UPDATED*	- Research and Development	Completed	Actual: 08/09/2021	08/2021	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 *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 07/27/2021	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.
Snowblind Campground Partial Decommissioning CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Watershed management	Cancelled	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.
Stolken Property Access NFSR 815 (Copley Lake Road) CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 08/09/2021	09/2021	Jonathan Hare 970-948-9803 jhare@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use authorization to provide access to private property near Irwin, Colorado. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60548
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 2, T 14 S, R 87 W, 6th PM. Copley Lake Road, west of Crested Butte, Colorado.
Trail Creek Beaver Habitat Work CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	Completed	Actual: 08/17/2021	09/2021	Ashley Hom 970-642-4406 ashleyhom@fs.fed.us
Description: Installing structures that mimic beaver dams, which would move water into a river%u2019s floodplain through overbank flows and enhance the depth, extent, and duration of inundation on the landscape on Trail Creek, near Taylor Park. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60560
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 13S, R 83W. S 13, 14, 23, & 24; 6th PM. Trail Creek, Taylor Park, 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
2021 Clear Networx LLC Special Use Authorization CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/21/2021	Expected:02/2022	02/2022	Spencer Haley 970-327-4261 spencer.haley@usda.gov
Description: Clear Networx LLC has applied to construct and operate approximately 401 feet of fiber optic cable on the Norwood Ranger District in the Ilium Valley directly adjacent to the Two Rivers Subdivision. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60879
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T.42.N., R.9.W., Section 6. Adjacent to Two Rivers Subdivision.
Beaver Park Gravel Pit CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 09/23/2021	10/2021	Pamela Leschak 970-874-6640 Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov
Description: GMUG proposes to use large equipment to remove and crush up to 20,000 tons of up to three foot diameter rock for the production of class 5 gravel within the bounds of the Beaver Park Gravel Pit on the Norwood Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60867
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T. 42 N. R. 12 W., Sec. 14, S/W ? Sec., NMPM. Approximately 17.5 miles south of the town of Norwood.
New Dominion Cabin Removal Project CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 08/18/2021	08/2021	Pamela Leschak 970-874-6640 Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov
Description: GMUG NF is proposing to demolish a non-historic, abandoned cabin with heavy construction equipment at the New Dominion Legacy Mine site in August 2021. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60664
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T. 42 N., R. 9 W., Section 35, NMPM. Just north of the Town of Ophir.
Restoration of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout in Fall Creek. CE *NEW LISTING*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2021	Expected:10/2021	10/2021	Luke Holguin 970-327-4261 lholguin02@fs.fed.us
Description: Install a fish barrier in Fall Creek and chemically remove non-native species to increase habitat for Colorado River Cutthroat trout and prevent non-native fish infestation to Woods Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60535
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fall Creek directly adjacent to NFSR 618 approximately 2.5 miles north of Woods Lake.
Telluride Trails Projects CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 07/22/2021	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:10/2021	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.
Box Canyon Sign Special Use Permit CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/15/2021	Expected:01/2022	01/2022	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.
Ouray Silver Mines, Inc. Fringe Lease EA *UPDATED*	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/11/2020	Expected:11/2021	01/2022	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.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2021 to 12/31/2021
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.

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

On Hold

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

Fish Creek Reservoir #2 Rehabilitation and Special Use Authorization
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 09/07/2021

09/2021

Nicholas Szuch
970-874-6675
Nicholas.Szuch@usda.gov

Description: Rehabilitation of Dam and associated structures and update special use authorization for Fish Creek Reservoir # 2 near Cimarron, Colorado.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60534

Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec. 6, T. 46 N., R. 6 W., N.M.P.M. Approximately 13 miles south of Cimmaron, Colorado.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Forest Plan Revision
EIS

*UPDATED*

- Land management planning

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/11/2021
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2022

Expected:09/2022

10/2022

Samantha Staley
970-874-6666
samantha.j.staley@usda.gov

Description: The Draft Forest Plan and Draft EIS for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are available for public comment August 13 - November 12, 2021. Maps, data, and more info can be found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/DraftForestPlan
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/DraftForestPlan

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:01/2022

01/2022

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:08/2021

09/2021

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

Athena Adventures, LLC - Temporary Recreation Event
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 07/27/2021

08/2021

Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal for a temporary special use permit to conduct a competitive trekking, biking, and paddle in the Big Creek area of Uncompahgre National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60570

Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Divide Forks CG and Bittle ATV Trails (Uncompahgre) -T 51S, R 16W, Section 12 Big Creek Reservoir (Uncompahgre) -T 15S, R 101 W, Section 32.

Bull Draw Fire Fence Construction- Phase Two
CE

*UPDATED*

- Grazing management
- Land ownership management

Completed

Actual: 03/04/2021

05/2021

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:10/2021

10/2021

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.

EUREKA - MCCONNELL SCIENCE CENTER - TEMPORARY OUTFITTER AND GUIDE PERMIT
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

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

Completed

Actual: 08/05/2021

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:10/2021

10/2021

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.

Leon Lake Tunnel Access
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management
- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 07/02/2021

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

- 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

- Special use management

On Hold

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 .

The Mt. Hatten Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/15/2020

Expected:10/2021

10/2021

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

- Special use management

On Hold

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 Flat Top Mountain Wet Meadow Habitat Restoration
CE

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/10/2021

Expected:09/2021

09/2021

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

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 07/26/2021

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 10/2021

Expected:12/2021

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.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Ken Williams) GUN 1132 Research Permit Reissue and Additions
CE

*UPDATED*

- Research and Development

Completed

Actual: 08/09/2021

08/2021

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

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 07/27/2021

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.

Snowblind Campground Partial Decommissioning
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Watershed management

Cancelled

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.

Stolken Property Access NFSR 815 (Copley Lake Road)
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 08/09/2021

09/2021

Jonathan Hare
970-948-9803
jhare@fs.fed.us

Description: Special use authorization to provide access to private property near Irwin, Colorado.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60548

Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 2, T 14 S, R 87 W, 6th PM. Copley Lake Road, west of Crested Butte, Colorado.

Trail Creek Beaver Habitat Work
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

Completed

Actual: 08/17/2021

09/2021

Ashley Hom
970-642-4406
ashleyhom@fs.fed.us

Description: Installing structures that mimic beaver dams, which would move water into a river%u2019s floodplain through overbank flows and enhance the depth, extent, and duration of inundation on the landscape on Trail Creek, near Taylor Park.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60560

Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 13S, R 83W. S 13, 14, 23, & 24; 6th PM. Trail Creek, Taylor Park, 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

2021 Clear Networx LLC Special Use Authorization
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/21/2021

Expected:02/2022

02/2022

Spencer Haley
970-327-4261
spencer.haley@usda.gov

Description: Clear Networx LLC has applied to construct and operate approximately 401 feet of fiber optic cable on the Norwood Ranger District in the Ilium Valley directly adjacent to the Two Rivers Subdivision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60879

Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T.42.N., R.9.W., Section 6. Adjacent to Two Rivers Subdivision.

Beaver Park Gravel Pit
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 09/23/2021

10/2021

Pamela Leschak
970-874-6640
Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov

Description: GMUG proposes to use large equipment to remove and crush up to 20,000 tons of up to three foot diameter rock for the production of class 5 gravel within the bounds of the Beaver Park Gravel Pit on the Norwood Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60867

Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T. 42 N. R. 12 W., Sec. 14, S/W ? Sec., NMPM. Approximately 17.5 miles south of the town of Norwood.

New Dominion Cabin Removal Project
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 08/18/2021

08/2021

Pamela Leschak
970-874-6640
Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov

Description: GMUG NF is proposing to demolish a non-historic, abandoned cabin with heavy construction equipment at the New Dominion Legacy Mine site in August 2021.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60664

Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T. 42 N., R. 9 W., Section 35, NMPM. Just north of the Town of Ophir.

Restoration of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout in Fall Creek.
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2021

Expected:10/2021

10/2021

Luke Holguin
970-327-4261
lholguin02@fs.fed.us

Description: Install a fish barrier in Fall Creek and chemically remove non-native species to increase habitat for Colorado River Cutthroat trout and prevent non-native fish infestation to Woods Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60535

Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fall Creek directly adjacent to NFSR 618 approximately 2.5 miles north of Woods Lake.

Telluride Trails Projects
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 07/22/2021

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:10/2021

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.

Box Canyon Sign Special Use Permit
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2021

Expected:01/2022

01/2022

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.

Ouray Silver Mines, Inc. Fringe Lease
EA

*UPDATED*

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 10/11/2020

Expected:11/2021

01/2022

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.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2021 to 12/31/2021Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2021 to 12/31/2021
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests