Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2021 to 03/31/2021
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,  Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/13/2018
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		12/2021 Nancy Rusho
202-731-9196
nancy.rusho@usda.gov 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

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

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

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

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

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		01/2021 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round use and maintenance on an existing Forest Service Road as access to 4463 Magnolia Drive.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59113
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Magnolia Drive.
Bench Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/23/2020  12/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round, motorized access to the Miami and Pine Shade mining claims in Boulder County.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58572
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Old Townsite Road, Sugarloaf area, Boulder County.
Boulder Canyon Climbing Access Trails Project
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/05/2020  		Expected:09/2020
  		03/2021 Matthew Henry
423-338-3307
matthewhenry@fs.fed.us 
Description: The purpose of this project is to add social trails that lead to climbing access routes to the National Forest Trails system so they can be managed as per the Forest Service Manual 2319.18: Trails Management Handbook standards.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58608
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Boulder Canyon Area - T 1 N R72 W Sec. 35&36, T1 N R71W Sec. 31, T1 S R72W Sec. 1 & 2, T1 S R71 W Sec. 6. Trails are on NFS lands adjacent to Highway 119 within Boulder Canyon. Where trails cross private property or other land ownership, easements would be acquired.
Denver Water Rockfall Mitigation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 11/13/2020  11/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Denver Water to remove rock from National Forest System land as protective mitigation to hikers on an existing trail near Gross Reservoir.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58570
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gross Reservoir, Boulder County.
Eldora Property LLC access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2020  		Expected:09/2020
  		09/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round motorized access on an existing road to the Aurom Lode, Emma Lode, Golden Age Lode, Mary EE Lode, Molly McGuire Lode and Bear Placer in Boulder County.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58569
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eldora Ski Area.
Eldridge access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2020  		Expected:09/2020
  		09/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of an existing road to 2946 Conifer Hill Road, Boulder County
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58568
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Conifer Hill.
Gold Lake Resort building removal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2020  		Expected:03/2021
  		03/2021 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Gold Lake Resort to remove a portion of a building which is encroaching onto National Forest System land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59114
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gold Lake, near Ward, CO.
Hollien research
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2020  		Expected:09/2020
  		09/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the collection of research data related to stream flow and macroinvertebrates
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58571
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fourmile Creek.
Lamson access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2020  		Expected:09/2020
  		09/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round motorized access to 8823 Sugarloaf Road
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58587
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sugarloaf Road and Peewink Mountain Road.
Larson access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2020  		Expected:09/2020
  		09/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize motorized year round (no snow removal) to the Antietam No 2 and the Civil Service mining claims in Boulder County.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58589
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eldora townsite.
Oxley Waterline
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/29/2020  12/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the installation, use and maintenance of a buried waterline leading to 100 12th Street, Jamestown, CO.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58566
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Jamestown.
Silbaugh access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2020  		Expected:09/2020
  		09/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round motorized access to 573 Switzerland Park Road on an existing road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58567
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Switzerland Park, Boulder County.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Canyon Lakes 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
Cornelius collaborative burn project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Lochen Wood
970-218-44820
lochen.wood@usda.gov 
Description: Broadcast burning and burn preparation in the form of handline, thinning, and piling and burning to control fire spread. This project would enhance previous treatments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58103
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Geographic areas: Cherokee Park, Sheep Creek, Red Feather Access to area: CR 80C and FSR 181 .
Jacks Gulch Fuels Management
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A Lochen Wood
970-295-6617
lochen.wood@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose is to reduce surface, ladder, and crown fuels in order to re-create conditions more representative of the historic fire regimes. This will also facilitate management of future fires, and mitigate wildfire impacts.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54145
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is generally located north of the Colorado State University Mountain Campus, east of Browns Lake Trailhead, south of Colorado State Highway 14, and west of Larimer County Road 63E.
Programmatic authorization of recurring special uses - outfitter & guide
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/16/2020  12/2020 Laura Shaffer
970-295-6720
lochen.wood@usda.gov 
Description: To continue to allow the use and occupancy of NFS lands for recurring outfitting and guiding services for up to ten years to holders with a demonstrated track record of compliance, and to provide framework through which to measure re-authorizations.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58475
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. applies entire ranger district.
Special Use Authorization - City of Loveland historic cabin use and operation
CE
 - Special use management
- Facility management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: To issue City of Loveland a long term authorization for use and operation of historic cabins located partially on National Forest System lands adjacent to Visteinz-Smith Park.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57090
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Visteinz-Smith Park. County: Larimer. Legal: T5N, R70W, Sec 6.
Special Use Authorization - Crown Castle Fiber, LLC
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue Crown Castle Fiber, LLC, a long term authorization for the installation and operation of a fiber optic and small cell communication system to be located along Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park, Colorado.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57085
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park Colorado in Sec4, T3N, R71W;Sec18, 19, 29, 33, T4N, R71W; Sec 11, 12, 13, T4N, R72W; 6thPrincipal Meridian, Larimer County,CO.
Special Use Authorization - Platte River Authority fiber optic
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us 
Description: To issue Platte River Power Authority to construct and operate fiber optic service between Loveland and Estes Park. New line it to be co-located on existing power line system already under authorization to City of Loveland and City of Estes Park.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57089
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Legal: T5N, R71W, Sec 1, 2, 3; T5N, R70W, Sec 4, 5, 6, 9. existing power line system already under authorization to City of Loveland and City of Estes Park. County: Larimer. Legal: T5N, R71W, Sec 1, 2, 3; T5N, R70W, Sec 4, 5, 6, 9.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Clear Creek 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
Carr Right of Way Access
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/28/2020  		Expected:05/2021
  		06/2021 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction, use and maintenance of a 130 foot by 30 foot road right of way to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59035
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hamlin Gulch.
City of Idaho Springs and Brian Daly Right of Way Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/29/2020  12/2020 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nmalandri@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of an existing 600 x 20 foot road to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57908
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T.5S., R.73W., Sec 06. Chicago Creek.
Colorado State Land Board Temporary Use Road Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/17/2020  10/2020 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3016
nmalandri@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of FDR156.0 to provide access to the State of Colorado to access Colorado State Land Board property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54780
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Section 16, T4S, R72W. Section 16, T4S, R72W Beaver Brook.
Echo Lake Field Station Maintenance
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/28/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		06/2021 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the removal of a 20 foot platform tower and 30 foot meteorological tower that are unused and in disrepair.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59034
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T4S, R73W, Sec 32. Echo Lake.
Loveland Ski Area Parking and Terrain Improvement Project
EA
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/10/2020  		Expected:01/2021
  		05/2021 Noel Ludwig
303-275-5164
noel.ludwig@usda.gov 
Description: Loveland proposes to: Construct a parking lot adjacent to existing lots D and E; and Implement terrain improvements on Zig Zag and Boomerang ski trails, including construction of two new ski trails adjacent to Boomerang
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58009
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Loveland Ski Area in Clear Creek County, CO.
Mizpah Aquatic Organism Passage
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 11/02/2020  11/2020 Kathryn Heard
3035673006
Kathryn.Heard@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal is to replace a failed culvert at the entrance to the Mizpah Campground. The replacement structure will consist of a 32'-0" x 6'-0" precast concrete bottomless hunched box culvert supported by spread footings.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58588
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T 3S, R 75 W, Section 21. At the entrance to the Mizpah Campground at NFSR 250.1 over the West Fork Clear Creek.
Paquin Right of Way Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2020  		Expected:08/2020
  		09/2020 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 375 foot by 15 foot road to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57910
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R73W, Sec 23. Stewart Gulch/ Missouri Gulch Road.
Reynolds Right of Way Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2020  		Expected:08/2020
  		09/2020 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 950 foot by 15 foot road to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57909
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R73W, Sec 28, 27. Stewart Gulch/ Missouri Gulch Road.
Semper Genus LLC Right of Way Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/18/2019  		Expected:03/2020
  		05/2020 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nmalandri@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 6000 foot by 30 foot road to access private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57369
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R72W, Sections 23, 26 and 27,. Brook Forest.
Sunrise Anglers Priority Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2020  		Expected:02/2021
  		02/2021 Shelby Pierce
720-338-6559
shelby.pierce@usda.gov 
Description: Sunrise Anglers would like approval for Priority status on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Sunrise Anglers is a fly-fishing guide who has been a permittee with Clear Creek Ranger District for 13 years.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59045
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bakerville Loveland Trail and feeder creeks of Dry Gulch, Herman Gulch, Watrous Gulch and Quayle Creek. West Chicago Creek from district office to Hell%u2019s Hole.
Turner Guide Service Priority Use Days
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2020  		Expected:08/2020
  		09/2020 Kathryn Heard
3035673024
Kathryn.Heard@usda.gov 
Description: Turner Guide Service would like approval for Priority status on the Clear Creek Ranger District. Outfitter runs specialty hunting trips for Mtn Goat, Big Horn Sheep, Moose, Elk and Deer, and Mountain Lion. Packing services provided if kill is made.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58592
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T 4 S, R 73 W, 6th Principle Meridian. Mt Evans GA, Berthoud Pass GA, Yankee Hill GA, Loveland Pass GA, Chicago Creek GA.
Union Telephone New Tower Construction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/17/2020  06/2021 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction of a new 100 foot lattice tower and prefabricated electronics building at the Union Telephone leased communication site located on Mines Peak.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58590
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R75W, 6th P.M., Sec. 15. Mines Peak Communication Site, Berthoud Pass.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Pawnee 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
Wildwood Federal #1 Oil & Gas Well Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 10/28/2020  11/2020 Vernon Koehler
970-834-9272
vernon.koehler@usda.gov 
Description: The FS & BLM propose to authorize Duncan Oil Company to develop their Federal oil & gas lease through drilling of one well. FS would approve the Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO). BLM would authorize the Application for Permit to Drill (APD).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47693
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T. 9 N., R. 62 W., 6th P.M., sec. 32, NE 1/4. Approximately 4.5 miles north of Briggsdale, Colorado.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests,   Sulphur 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
Blue Ridge Communication Site Facilities
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2020  		Expected:12/2020
  		07/2021 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
deanna.k.bartlett@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue the State of Colorado and AT&T authorizations to construct, operate and maintain communications facilities at the Blue Ridge Communication Site.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 19, T1S R79W, 6th Principal Meridian, Grand County, CO. Blue Ridge Communication Site is located at the end of NFSR 200.1A.
Grand Huts 1st Creek Cabin
CE
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2018  		Expected:10/2020
  		11/2020 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
deanna.k.bartlett@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the preservation and maintenance of the existing 1st Creek Cabin and reconstruction and designation of a user created trail from an existing trailhead to the cabin.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 34, T2S R75W, 6th PM, Grand County, CO. North side of 1st Creek drainage approximately 1/2 mile west of US Hwy. 40.
Upper Williams Fork Cutthroat Trout Reclamation
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2020  		Expected:09/2020  07/2021 Valerie Thompson
303-567-3018
Valerie.Thompson@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Denver Water to construct fish barriers on Bobtail and Steelman Creeks in the upper Williams Fork to protect green lineage cutthroat trout.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54657
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Williams Fork.
Winter Park Resort 2020 Vegetation Treatment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 10/09/2020  11/2020 Don Dressler
970-827-5715
drdressler@fs.fed.us 
Description: Vegetation treatment needed due to severe wind event impacting tree islands throughout the ski area boundary.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59174
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort.
Winter Park Water & Sanitation District Facilities Permit Renewal
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/06/2020  		Expected:11/2020
  		11/2020 Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
deanna.k.bartlett@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing Winter Park Water & Sanitation District permit to operate and maintain existing water & sanitary sewer pipelines, access road & water storage tank that serve the Town of Winter Park and ski area.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - secs. 10, 14 & 15, T2S, R75W, 6th Principal Meridian, Grand County, CO. Near Mary Jane ski area base & near the Winter Park Water & Sanitation District water treatment plant where NFSR 152 access the Winter Park ski area base.
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