Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2022 to 06/30/2022
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)
-  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  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.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/08/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		07/2022 Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov 
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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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
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Forest Plan Revision
EIS
 - 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 26, 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.
Great American Outdoors Act Alpine Tunnel Rock Scaling 2022
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  Completed  Actual: 01/26/2022  06/2022 Jonathan Dorman
9705731876
Jonathan.Dorman@usda.gov 
Description: The first phase of the project is for rock scaling for unsafe portions of selected rock walls above Alpine Tunnel Road. The work includes rock scaling of the cliff face, disposal of rock debris and traffic control.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61504
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gunnison County. Alpine Tunnel near Hancock pass.
Great American Outdoors Act Recreation Site Fence Replacements 2022
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 01/26/2022  07/2022 Jonathan Dorman
9705731876
Jonathan.Dorman@usda.gov 
Description: Replace failing fences around 11 recreation sites across the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61509
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Delta, Gunnison and San Miguel counties, Colorado.
Great American Outdoors Act Toilet Replacements 2022
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 01/26/2022  07/2022 Jonathan Dorman
9705731876
Jonathan.Dorman@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of 14 toilets at developed recreation facilities across the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61506
Location: UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple developed recreation sites across Gunnison, Hinsdale, and Mesa Counties in Colorado.
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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:04/2022
  		04/2022 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.
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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
Cow Creek Habitat Improvement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 02/28/2022  04/2022 Jonathan Tucker
970-573-1876
jonathan.tucker@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action is to treat approximately 15,000 acres with prescribed fire to maintain and enhance productive vegetation for the benefit of Mule Deer, Elk and other wildlife species, while reducing the natural buildup of fuels.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61026
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T51N R18W Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36 T50N R 18W Section 1 T51N R17W Sections 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 T15S R102W Sections 34, 35 .
EUREKA - MCCONNELL SCIENCE CENTER - TEMPORARY OUTFITTER AND GUIDE PERMIT
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 01/04/2022  01/2022 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.
Flowing Park Connector
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/19/2019  		Expected:03/2022
  		05/2022 Michael Jones
970-263-5802
Michael.Jones2@usda.gov 
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.
North American Trail Ride Conference - Recreation Event Permit Renewal
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2020  		Expected:06/2022
  		07/2022 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 07/14/2021  07/2021 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
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  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 		 Completed  Actual: 01/11/2022  06/2022 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.
Mt. Emmons Land Exchange
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Land ownership management
- Land acquisition 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:06/2023  06/2023 Jonathan Hare
970-948-9803
jonathan.hare@usda.gov 
Description: Non-Federal Party (MEMC)is proposing to convey approximately 625 acres of Non-Federal land in four parcels in Gunnison and Saguache Counties, CO in exchange for approximately 551 acres of Federal land in three parcels in Gunnison County,CO
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61798
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Federal parcels: T13S, R86Wt, Sections 31-32; T14S, R86W, Sections 5-6; T13S, R86W, Section 31; T13S, R87W, Section 36; T13S, R86W, Sections 30-31, 6th P.M,Gunnison County, Colorado. The Federal parcels are reserved public domain lands within the administrative boundary of the Gunnison National Forest. They are adjacent to 365 acres of private land north of CR12 on Mt. Emmons.
North Valley Trails
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2022  		Expected:04/2023
  		07/2023 Pamela King
970-642-4436
pamela.r.king@usda.gov 
Description: Trail and infrastructure project to provide a better and more diverse single-track user experience in the greater Crested Butte area by facilitating safe, responsible, and sustainable recreation infrastructure improvements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61177
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Northern half of the Gunnison Valley, around Crested Butte, Colorado.
Taylor Park Windthrow and Spruce Beetle Salvage
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2022  		Expected:04/2022  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.
West Mountain Fuels
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/27/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 David Carr
907-790-7402
decarr@fs.fed.us 
Description: Fuels treatments (thinning, pruning, mastication, overstory removal, and piling and burning of material) over approximately 322 acres of National Forest System lands adjacent to the Quartz Creek Property Association near Pitkin, Colorado.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60935
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T50N, R4E, Sections 5, 6, 7, 8; New Mexico Principal Meridian, Gunnison County, Colorado. Within 2.5 miles, west-northwest of Pitkin, 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 Via Ferrata Adoption
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2022  		Expected:05/2022  05/2022 Krystina Smith
530-233-8829
krystina.smith@usda.gov 
Description: The USFS is considering incorporating the existing via ferrata in Telluride under the agency's trail management.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61132
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 		 Completed  Actual: 02/28/2022  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  Completed
This project has changed to a CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA.  		  02/2022 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.
Diamond Creek Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Safety Closures
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/17/2022  		Expected:03/2022
  		06/2022 Pamela Leschak
970-874-6640
Pamela.Leschak@usda.gov 
Description: Ouray Ranger District proposes to physically close or upgrade six abandoned, inactive mine features such as open adits and shafts along the Engineer Pass Road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61597
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T43N, R7W, Sections 22 and 23, NMPM. Sites are about five miles southeast of the City of Ouray on National Forest System lands along County Road 18/Engineer Pass Road.
Keystone Portfolio Management Forest Road Special Use Permit (20 year)
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 03/25/2022  04/2022 Lindsey Binder
970 556-2231
Lindsey.Binder@usda.gov 
Description: Keystone Portfolio Management, LP requested a Forest Road Special Use Permit for access across NFS land on NFSR 871.2A (Jackass Flats Road) and NFSR 871.2B (Blowout Road. Access is requested year round; no winter road maintenance would be authorized.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61743
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sections 18 and 19, T44N, R7W, NMPM. NFSR 871.2A (Jackass Flats Road) and NFSR 871.2B (Blowout Road).
Montrose Administrative Site Facilities
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  Completed  Actual: 02/09/2022  03/2022 Daris Matos
970-874-6635
daris.matos@usda.gov 
Description: Upgrade facilities and remove unneeded or dilapidated structures from existing administrative site to accommodate Ouray Ranger District's organizational and operational needs as funding becomes available.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61603
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - 1318 6400 RD, Montrose, Colorado. 1318 6400 RD, Montrose, Colorado.
Ouray Silver Mines, Inc. Fringe Lease
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 01/20/2022  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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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
Pilot Rock Ditch Piping Project Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 12/15/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		05/2022 Levi Broyles
970-527-4131
levi.broyles@usda.gov 
Description: The Bureau of Reclamation is analyzing the effects of piping approximately 1.55 miles of the Pilot Rock Ditch in Delta County, Colorado. Forest will consider what easement adjustments are necessary for portion of Pilot Rock Ditch on NFS lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61210
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Sections 22 and 23, Township 15 South, Range 91 West, 6th Principal Meridian. Ditch is located approximately 4 miles east of Crawford, Colorado.
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