Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2022 to 09/30/2022
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, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  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.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS
 - 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/01/2021  10/2021 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, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Saint Vrain Forest Health Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 06/08/2022  		Expected:08/2023
  		08/2023 Kevin McLaughlin
970-887-4107
kevin.mclaughlin2@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes authoring a suite of management tools to improve forest resiliency and mitigate risk to communities, wildlife, watersheds and other values at risk from large-scale wildfires and other disturbances.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61372
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFS lands south of Johnny Park Rd, east of Indian Peaks Wilderness, north of Gold Hill Road and west of the NF boundary; northeast including ridgelines around Pinewood Springs east of Highway 36.
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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
Boulder Ranger District 2022 Reforestation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 05/16/2022  05/2022 Kevin Zimlinghaus
303-541-2537
kevin.zimlinghaus@usda.gov 
Description: This project proposes planting approx. 68,000 ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir seedlings on 235 acres on severely burned areas in 2022. Seedlings would be monitored for survival over the first and third years after planting.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61693
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Calwood Fire: T2N R71W Secs 4-9; Left Hand Fire: T1N R72W Secs 8-9. The BRD Reforestation project area is located within the burn footprints of the Calwood and Lefthand Fires.
Eldora Property LLC access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/28/2020  		Expected:07/2022
  		07/2022 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.
Mountain Research Station - Musselman Tram
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Research and Development 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/24/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		07/2022 Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
Michael.Johnson6@usda.gov 
Description: The research proponent would install 100-meter track with tram, 2 meters above the ground with meteorological sensors. Approx. 65 trees would be removed along track corridor, and 2-inch holes would be drilled for soil moisture and install piezometers
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N R73W Sec 22. Niwot Ridge, University of Colorado Mountain Research Station.
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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
Cameron Peak Rapid Reforestation Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 05/17/2022  05/2022 Jonathan Grand
970-887-4109
jonathan.grand@usda.gov 
Description: Planting of seedlings in high severity burn areas where analysis and ground truthing show that natural recovery is unlikely to occur at all or not to within allowable management timeframes.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61003
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Generally the Cameron Peak Fire Footprint. Targeted locations near Chambers Lake, Jacks Gulch, Jacks Gulch Campground, Crown Point Rd., and other drainages.
Donner Pass and Lookout Mountain Trail Realignment
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/25/2021  		Expected:09/2022
  		10/2022 Matthew Cowan
970-531-8921
matthew.cowan@usda.gov 
Description: Realign targeted sections of the motorized trails in order to protect other resource, reduce erosion, and bring the trails into compliance with current trail standards. Some new trail will be developed and some old trail will be reclaimed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60993
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trails are surrounded by CR 44H to the north, the Comanche Peak Wilderness to the west, the Crystal Mountain area to the east, and the Bulwark Ridge, Miller Fork, and Dunraven to south.
Jacks Gulch Salvage
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products  Completed  Actual: 04/24/2022  05/2022 Christopher Dahl
740-753-0852
christopher.a.dahl@usda.gov 
Description: Salvage harvest of dead and dying fire impacted trees on up to 250 acres of lodgepole pine in the Cache La Poudre River Watershed. Harvested material is planned to be utilized as mulch source material for post fire recovery under other projects.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61867
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T.8N.,R.73W., Sections 08, 09, 17,18, and 19; and T.8N., R.74.W., Section 13; 6th principal meridian, Larimer County, Colorado. Primary access is from Highway 14 to Pingree Road, then south to Crown Point road. Heading east from this junction on Crown Point Road, travel approximately 4.4 miles to the project areas center.
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
Anna Claim Access Road
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/19/2022  04/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nmalandri@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 1300 foot by 15 foot road that connects FSR 773.1/Hidden Wilderness Road to the private property, Anna Lode Mining Claim.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Sec. 1, T. 4 S., R. 73 W., 6th P.M. Santa Fe Mountain, Hidden Wilderness Drive.
Bald Mountain Lane or Forest Service Road FSR273.2 Access Road
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2021  		Expected:08/2022
  		08/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve repairs and maintenance along a 750 foot by 20 foot section of existing road and snow removal along 1950 of existing road to access private property.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Sec. 9, T. 3 S., R. 73 W., 6th P.M. Bald Mountain Lane.
Buffalo Park Road, Forest Road FSR244.1 Right of Way Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/21/2021  		Expected:07/2022
  		07/2022 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.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T. 5 S., R. 72 W., Sec 23, 26 and 27. Yankee Creek, Buffalo Park.
Carr Right of Way Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2022  		Expected:08/2022
  		08/2022 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.
Jefferson Conservation District Road Use Permit
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		07/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize the use and maintenance of an existing 4500 foot road to provide access for a private lands forest restoration project.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T. 6 S., R. 71 W. Sec 5 and T. 5 S., R. 71 W. Sec 32 of the 6th Principal Meridian. Evergreen, CO.
Little Vorcie (MacLean) Access
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/13/2022  06/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction and year round maintenance of a driveway 600 feet from Fall River Road to the Little Vorcie property, with a 12-foot-wide drivable surface.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 73 West, Section 17, of the 6th Principal Meridian. Fall River Road.
Town of Empire Waterline
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/25/2022  08/2022 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3016
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the construction, use and maintenance of an additional 35 foot waterline at the Town of Empire water collection facilities.
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T. 3 S., R. 74 W., Section 29, 6th Principal Meridian. Town of Empire, Highway 40.
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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
U.S. Air Force Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) System
EIS

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 09/25/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2022  		Expected:08/2023
  		09/2023 Vernon Koehler
719-252-4778
vernon.koehler@usda.gov 
Description: The US Air Force is lead agency and the Forest Service is a cooperating agency. The EIS will study effects of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent System, a portion of which is on National Forest System Lands and requires special use authorization.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60569
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See maps for approximate Pawnee National Grassland and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forests locations.
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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
Denver Water Board Vasquez and Jim Creek Diversions Access and Sediment Removal Projects
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/23/2019  		Expected:05/2022
  		08/2022 Alden Whittaker
970-531-6813
Alden.Whittaker@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Denver Water Board to construct, operate and maintain a permanent access route to the Vasquez Creek and Jim Creek diversions, and remove accumulated sediment upstream of diversion structures.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Vasquez Creek project is located at the Denver Water Board(DWB) diversion on Vasquez Creek along NFSR148. The Jim Creek project is located at the DWB diversion on Jim Creek along NFSR128.
Monarch Lake Debris Boom
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 06/08/2022  06/2022 Kamber Box
509-684-7254
kamber.box@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to install a debris boom on Monarch Lake to replace the original failed debris boom to protect infrastructure, water quality, and recreation resources.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - T2N R75W Sec 25. Monarch Lake, Arapaho National Recreation Area.
Sulphur Ranger District 2022 Reforestation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 06/02/2022  06/2022 Kevin Zimlinghaus
303-541-2537
kevin.zimlinghaus@usda.gov 
Description: Approximately 150,000 lodgepole pine seedlings would be planted across 1,447 acres in 2022. Seedlings would be monitored for survival over the first and third years after planting. Areas of natural regeneration would be avoided for planting.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61694
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - East Troublesome Fire: T3N R76W Secs 2-3, 9-10, and 16-15; T4N R76W Secs 23, 26-27, and 34-35. Williams Fork Fire: T2S R77W Secs 19-21 and 28-32. The SRD Reforestation project area is located within the burn footprints of the East Troublesome and Williams Fork Fires.
USGS 2022 post-fire stream gauge
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/13/2022  06/2022 Alden Whittaker
999-999-9999
Alden.Whittaker@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the additional installation, operation, and maintenance of a stream gauges for flood detection located on the FSR #112 (Cabin Creek Road) bridge on Willow Creek.
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service Road No. 112 Bridge over Willow Creek.
Upper Williams Fork Cutthroat Trout Reclamation
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2022  		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.
Willow Creek Land Exchange
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/18/2022  		Expected:05/2023
  		05/2023 Alden Whittaker
970-531-6813
Alden.Whittaker@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to exchange one parcel of National Forest System land containing approx. 6.87 acres to TMII Development, LLC in exchange for TMII Development, LLC conveying one parcel of land approx. 50.23 acres to the United States.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61576
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - National Forest System land parcel: T2S R75W Secs 14-15; Non-federal land parcel: T4N R77W Sec. 18 and T4N R78W Sec. 13; See Proposed Action. The Federal parcel (6.87 acres) is immediately north and east of the Mary Jane base area at Winter Park Resort; non-Federal parcel (50.23 acres) is at the confluence of Pass Creek and Willow Creek.
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