Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2023 to 09/30/2023
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, 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

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		01/2024 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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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
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/20/2023  		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
Doyle Small Tracts Act
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/04/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		06/2024 Ashley Philbeck
303-567-3006
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: Conveyance of approximately 1.45 acres under the Small Tracts Act (STA) authority in order for proponent to have access to their property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64286
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roosevelt National Forest, Lot 26, SW ? Sec 29, T1N, R71W, 6th PM, Boulder County, Colorado.
McLean Small Tracts Act
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/04/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		06/2024 Ashley Philbeck
303-567-3006
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: Conveyance of approximately 2.5 acres under the Small Tracts Act (STA) authority in order for proponent to have ownership of the land their cabin resides upon.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64287
Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roosevelt National Forest, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec 26, T1S, R73W, 6th PM, Boulder County, Colorado.
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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
Black Diamond Landscape Resiliency and Risk Reduction Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special area management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 05/21/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		09/2023 Dennis Kuhnel
000-000-0000
Dennis.Kuhnel@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes a suite of management tools to improve and maintain a resilient landscape, facilitate fire adapted communities, and improve wildfire response.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62591
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NFS lands from the Colorado-Wyoming border south to the northern perimeter of the Cameron Peak Fire burn area; from the Forest eastern administrative boundary west to the Rawah Wilderness boundary.
Cameron Peak Fire Point Mitigation Projects to Improve Water Quality
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/08/2022  		Expected:02/2023
Actual: 09/21/2022  		06/2023 Sarah Beck
000-000-0000
sarah.beck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to implement restoration projects at 3 areas impacted by the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire to slow water, trap sediment and debris, and reconnect channels to adjacent floodplains.
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Canyon Lakes Ranger District in Upper Black Hollow Creek, Elkhorn Creek, and Ratville.
Donner Pass Trail Realignment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 05/30/2023  07/2023 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.
Greenman Salvage
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/20/2023
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2023  		Expected:08/2023
  		09/2023 Katie Musser
541-899-3800
katie.musser@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to recover the economic value of stands of suitable timber impacted by the bark beetle outbreak.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63710
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is west of the Greenridge Road (NFSR 319), east of the Greenridge West Roadless Area, and north of the Deadman Creek.
Kyle Gulch Channel Resiliency Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 05/30/2023  08/2023 Sarah Beck
000-000-0000
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Services proposes to improve watershed resiliency and water quality in the Cameron Peak burn scar.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63696
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located on Canyon Lakes Ranger District, on Kyle Gulch.
Pierson Park Fuel Break
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2023  		Expected:04/2023
  		04/2023 Dennis Kuhnel
2088794105
dennis.kuhnel@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to establish and reinforce fuel breaks along roads in high priority areas with high burn probabilities and expected suppression difficulty which is consistent with Forest-wide management goals and objectives.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63489
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T5N R72W; T5N R71W; T4N R72W; T4N R71W on the Glen Haven, Drake, Panorama Peak, and Pinewood Lake, CO USGS 7.5" quadrangles. Treatments will be conducted primarily along Pierson Park Road (FSR 119), Johnny Park Road (FSR 118), and Forest System Road segments to the northeast and southwest of U.S. Highway 36.
Ratville Floodplain Connectivity Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 05/30/2023  08/2023 Sarah Beck
000-000-0000
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on this unnamed tributary to the South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63706
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located on an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Cache la Poudre River along NFSR 350 in an area referred to as both Ratville and Monument Gulch.
Sevenmile Channel Resiliency Project
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/15/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		08/2023 Sarah Beck
000-000-0000
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Services proposes to improve water quality, channel resiliency, and road resiliency following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on Sevenmile Creek, a tributary to the Cache la Poudre River.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63698
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located on Canyon Lakes Ranger District, along NFSR 225 and Sevenmile Creek. The site is immediately east of Larimer County Road 69 and north of the community of Rustic.
South Fork Cache la Poudre Floodplain Connectivity Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/15/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		08/2023 Sarah Beck
000-000-0000
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on the South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63697
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located on the South Fork Cache la Poudre River along Larimer County Road 63E, Pingree Park Road, immediately north of the Fish Creek Trailhead parking area.
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
leslie.mcfadden@usda.gov 
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
leslie.mcfadden@usda.gov 
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
leslie.mcfadden@usda.gov 
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.
Upper Miller Fork Tributary Resiliency Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 05/30/2023  08/2023 Sarah Beck
000-000-0000
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve water quality, channel resiliency, and to protect downstream infrastructure following the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire on this unnamed tributary to the Upper Miller Fork.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63702
Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on Canyon Lakes Ranger District, on an unnamed tributary to the Upper Miller Fork at the confluence with Upper Miller Fork.
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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
Colorado Mountain Club Transitional Priority Conversion - Winter
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/01/2023  11/2023 Shelby Pierce
303-567-3024
shelby.pierce@usda.gov 
Description: Colorado Mountain Club would like approval for Priority status on the Clear Creek, Boulder, and Sulphur Ranger Districts. They would like to convert their transitional winter activities to priority and add these to their current permit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63531
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Several locations across the Boulder, Clear Creek, and Sulphur Ranger Districts.
Herman Gulch Toilet Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  Completed  Actual: 04/13/2023  05/2023 Ashley Philbeck
303-567-3006
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: This project aims to replace a stick-built toilet damaged and deemed unsafe to use at the Herman Gulch Trailhead.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63930
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Herman Gulch Trailhead.
Mount Evans Road Repairs
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		07/2024 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use of staging areas, borrow pit locations for material supply, and rehabilitation of an abandoned road within the Summit Lake area and in conjunction with repairs to the Mount Evans Road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63534
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mount Evans.
Reedy FSR 628.1 Access Road
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/04/2022  		Expected:06/2023
  		07/2023 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 1,000 foot by 12-foot road to access a private parcel, the Colonna Claim.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63138
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T2S, R73W, Sec 20 and 18. Elk Park Road.
SBA New Tower
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		06/2023 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3016
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to replace an outdated tower to provide continued telecommunications coverage to the community, including enhanced emergency response, better reception quality and higher security and privacy for telephone users.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63672
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mestaa'ehehe Communications Site.
Van Eden Line
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		08/2023 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3016
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: PSCo proposes to replace 1 distribution pole and install 2 new distribution poles located along Van Eden Road on NFS
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63673
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Van Eden Road.
Xcel Gas Line
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/04/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		07/2023 Nicole Malandri
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov 
Description: Xcel proposes gas line maintenance and temporary construction for repairs and safe gas line operations.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64294
Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sante Fe Mountain, Hidden Wilderness Drive, Sec 1, T 4 S, R 73 W, 6th PM.
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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
Crow Valley Trail Delineation and Reconstruction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/31/2023  		Expected:05/2023
  		10/2023 Matthew Cowan
605-673-4853
matthew.cowan@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Services proposes to provide identifiable and sustainable trails in Crow Valley Recreation Area for recreationists to utilize. The proposed project is needed because the trails are in locations prone to flooding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63694
Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located within the Crow Valley Recreation Area site on the Pawnee National Grassland.
U.S. Air Force Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) System
EIS
 - Special use management  In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/31/2023  		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 land 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
Arapaho National Recreation Area Recreation Site Toilet and Parking Lot Improvements
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/11/2021  		Expected:06/2023
  		07/2023 Ashley Philbeck
303-567-3006
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: This project proposes maintenance work at five recreation sites within the Arapaho National Recreation Area, including replacement of existing toilets, installation of new vault toilets, and a parking lot expansion.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64325
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shadow Mtn Dam (T3N,R75W,S19); Rainbow Bay Picnic Area (T2N,R76W,S10); Willow Creek Reservoir Fishing Area (T2N,R77W,S12); Meadow Creek Reservoir (T1N,R75W,S13); Junco Lake Trailhead (T1N,R74W,S19).
CDOT Maintenance Facility Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/04/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		08/2023 Alden Whittaker
970-531-6813
Alden.Whittaker@usda.gov 
Description: CDOT proposes to replace their existent maintenance facility with a new, more environmentally sound one.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64296
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. HWY 40 across from Mary Jane ski area, T2S, R75W, SE1/4NW1/4 Sec 14.
Denver Creek Channel Resiliency Project
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		08/2023 Sarah Beck
970-692-3207
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: Northern Water proposes to use process-based restoration techniques and structures to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 East Troublesome Fire on the middle tributary to Denver Creek.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63674
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur RD on the middle tributary of Denver Creek where it crosses NFS Road 190.1 approximately 1.5 miles east of Hwy 125. Denver Creek is a tributary to Willow Creek.
Kauffman Creek Channel Resiliency Project
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		08/2023 Sarah Beck
970-692-3207
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: Northern Water proposes to use process-based restoration techniques and structures to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 East Troublesome Fire on Kauffman Creek.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63675
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District on Kauffman Creek where it crosses NFS Road 121.1, Gravel Mountain Road, approximately 1 mile east of Hwy 125. Kauffman Creek is a tributary to Willow Creek.
Stillwater Creek Road and Channel Resiliency Project
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		08/2023 Sarah Beck
970-692-3207
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: Northern Water proposes to use a combination of process-based restoration techniques and structures and conventional road work in order to improve water quality and floodplain connectivity following the 2020 East Troublesome Fire on Stillwater Creek.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63676
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located on Sulphur Ranger District on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 123, Stillwater Pass Road, at Stillwater Creek.
Upper Williams Fork Cutthroat Trout Reclamation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/19/2018  		Expected:06/2023
  		07/2023 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 Avulsion
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		08/2023 Sarah Beck
970-692-3207
Sarah.Beck@usda.gov 
Description: Northern Water proposes to address an area on Willow Creek at risk for avulsing (rapidly abandoning the existing channel and creating a new stream channel) with bank stabilization including grading, soil lifts, toe wood, and riprap stabilization.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63677
Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project is located on Sulphur Ranger District on Willow Creek adjacent to Highway 125. The location on Willow Creek is very close to the confluence with Mulstay Creek.
Willow Creek Land Exchange
EA
 - 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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