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

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2020  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 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.
Boulder Canyon Climbing Access Trails Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 06/25/2021  07/2021 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.
Eldora Alpenhorn Trail Grading Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:08/2021  09/2021 Don Dressler
720-391-0626
Donald.Dressler@usda.gov 
Description: Eldora Mountain Resort requests to widen the Alpenhorn ski run that crosses a gully to improve skier safety towards the bottom of the ski trail that merges with the Muleshoe ski trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60279
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, CO.
Eldora Property LLC access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2020  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2020  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 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.
Foss Waterline and Springbox
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/11/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: Re-Authorize the continued use and maintenance of an existing springbox and waterline
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59617
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Coughlin Meadows.
Gold Lake Resort building removal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/12/2020  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/23/2021  04/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A 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.
Re-Authorize Deault residence
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/20/2020  05/2020 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the continued use of a residence at 2029 Riverside
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Raymond.
Silbaugh access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/23/2021  04/2021 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
2021 post-fire reservoir treatments
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 04/19/2021  05/2021 Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
leslie.mcfadden@usda.gov 
Description: Post-fire treatments to prevent reservoir sedimentation and impacts to water quality on slopes and streams in non-Wilderness areas above 5 municipal reservoirs. Proposed treatments include wattles, mulching, log jams and other temporary structures.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59437
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chambers, Peterson, Hourglass and Comanche Reservoirs.
Cameron Peak Post-Fire Mitigation Actions on NFS Lands Adjacent to Private Lands
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/29/2021  06/2021 Lochen Wood
970-218-4820
lochen.wood@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize post-fire rehabilitation activities, not to exceed 4200 acres, to repair or improve lands burned in the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire that have the potential to impact private lands adjacent to NFS lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60228
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System Lands within the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire burn area.
Roach Vegetation Management Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 06/03/2021  06/2021 Thomas Lowell
541-367-9235
tom.lowell@usda.gov 
Description: The project would primarily use an overstory removal prescription to treat up about 3000 acres of forest affected by mountain pine beetle and dwarf mistletoe. For those interested in learning more, join us virtually 3/9 (5 p.m.) using the link below.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59370
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roach Geographic Area in north-central Colorado approximately 65 miles northwest of Fort Collins, CO.
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
 - 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
 - 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
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A 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.
Echo Lake Field Station Maintenance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/20/2021  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.
Lombard 3 Plan Of Operation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/11/2021  		Expected:08/2021
  		08/2021 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a mining plan of operation. The plan includes use of mechanized equipment to open a closed adit, sample and evaluate material, stockpile material and secure adit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59417
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T.3S, R.34W, Sec. 1, 6th PM. East of Alice in the Alice Yankee Hill Mining District.
Loveland Ski Area Parking and Terrain Improvement Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/14/2021  06/2021 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.
Paquin Right of Way Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2020  		Expected:09/2021
  		10/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2020  		Expected:09/2021
  		10/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/18/2019  		Expected:09/2021
  		10/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/27/2021  06/2021 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/29/2021  06/2021 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.
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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
2021 East Pawnee Power Line Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 05/26/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Lochen Wood
970-218-4820
lochen.wood@usda.gov 
Description: The U.S. Forest Service proposes to authorize construction, operation, and maintenance of 1 mile of overhead power line (115 kV) on the Pawnee National Grassland.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59367
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T. 11 N., R. 58 W., 6th P.M., section 18, E1/2E1/2. The Project Area is about 17.5 miles east-northeast of Grover, 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
AA Barn Toilet
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/21/2021  09/2022 Clayton Cornwell
970-887-4146
clayton.cornwell@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to install a Rocky Mountain Double Vault Restroom Toilet or comparable unit, in the vicinity of the AA Bar Barn Group Picnic Site. Excavation will result in ground disturbance of about 650 square feet.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59489
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located adjacent to the AA Bar Barn Group Picnic Site and across the Colorado River from the Rocky Mountain National Park and within the Arapaho National Recreation Area.
Blue Ridge Communication Site Facilities
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/06/2021  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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58594
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.
East Troublesome Post-Fire Mitigation Actions on NFS Lands Adjacent to Private Lands
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/23/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Kathryn Heard
(303) 567-3000
Kathryn.Heard@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize post-fire rehabilitation activities, not to exceed 4200 acres, to repair or improve lands burned in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire that have the potential to impact private lands adjacent to NFS lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60349
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest System Lands within the 2020 East Troublesome Fire burn area.
MPEI Hwy 125/NFSR 108.1 Install New Underground Electric and Rebuild Overhead Electric Service
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/24/2021  06/2021 Shoshana Cooper
970-531-1646
shoshana.cooper@usda.gov 
Description: Remove and replace electric transmission lines burned in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire and install underground vaults along three miles of Highway 125 and two miles along National Forest System Road 101.8.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59960
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Sec. 1, 2, 3, 12 T4N R78W; Sec. 7, 18, 29 T4N R77W. Junction of Hwy 125 and NFSR 108.1.
Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. Underground Electric Fraser/Vasquez to Private Lands
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/02/2021  06/2021 Shoshana Cooper
970-887-4100
shoshana.cooper@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a new, approximate 750', underground electrical distribution line from the existing Fraser/Vasquez line to private lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59540
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Sec. 6, T2S, R75W, 6th Principal Meridian, Grand County, CO. Approximately 0.9 miles due east of NFSR 148/Vasquez Road, from the intersection of NFSR 148 and the Town of Winter Park boundary. New service is located between the existing Fraser/Vasquez overhead o.
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Debris Booms
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/13/2021  		Expected:06/2021
  		07/2021 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water) to install, operate and maintain debris booms on Willow Creek and Shadow Mountain Reservoirs. Proposal includes 1000 feet of gated temporary road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60093
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T 2 N, R 76 W, Sec 7 6th PM. Willow Creek Reservoir and Shadow Mountain Reservoir.
USGS Post Fire Rain and Stream Gauges
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/07/2021  		Expected:07/2021
  		07/2021 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the additional installation, operation, and maintenance of a network of stream and rain gauges for flood detection located on the Willow, Stillwater and Supply Creeks and tributaries.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60237
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Willow Creek Upper Basin, Stillwater Creek Basin, Supply Creek Basin.
Upper Williams Fork Cutthroat Trout Reclamation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2021  		Expected:09/2022  09/2022 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 Updates, Repair, Maintenance, and Parking Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/13/2020  		Expected:07/2021
  		08/2021 Monte Lutterman
970-404-3164
monte.lutterman@usda.gov 
Description: Proponent-driven proposal to replace ski lifts, fill and regrade trails, construct storage, remodel and expand restaurant, replace high-voltage lines, expanding parking, replace snowmaking lines, and relocate blockhouses.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59527
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, Colorado.
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