Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2021 to 12/31/2021
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
-  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  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  Completed  Actual: 08/12/2021  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.
Eldora Alpenhorn Trail Grading Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/19/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		10/2021 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:01/2022
  		01/2022 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  Completed  Actual: 08/12/2021  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  Completed  Actual: 08/12/2021  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  Completed  Actual: 08/12/2021  08/2021 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.
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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
Roaring Creek Trail Reroutes
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 08/04/2021  08/2021 Matthew Cowan
970-531-8921
matthew.cowan@usda.gov 
Description: To rebuild damaged portions of Roaring Creek trail to be sustainable and accessible and in line with the Trails Mgmt Handbook. Reduce erosion, decrease grades, relocate away from stream.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60516
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The first 2 miles of the Roaring Creek Trail heading North from the Roaring Creek Trailhead on State Highway 14. T 9 N, R 74 W, Sec 30.
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.
Lombard 3 Plan Of Operation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 08/12/2021  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.
Paquin Right of Way Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2020  		Expected:11/2021
  		12/2021 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  Completed  Actual: 09/02/2021  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  Cancelled  N/A  N/A 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.
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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  Completed  Actual: 09/02/2021  09/2021 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
East Troublesome Post-Fire Mitigation Actions on NFS Lands Adjacent to Private Lands
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 07/13/2021  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.
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Debris Booms
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 07/26/2021  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

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 08/02/2021  08/2021 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
 - 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 		 Completed  Actual: 08/31/2021  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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