Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2023 to 12/31/2023
San Juan National Forest

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, San Juan National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest,  Columbine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest,  Mancos/Dolores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, San Juan National Forest,  Pagosa 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 09/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		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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San Juan National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Special Uses - LPEA Bayfield to Ponderosa Transmission Line Veg Management project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 08/18/2023  09/2023 Mary Kusnir
520-749-7709
mary.kusnir@usda.gov 
Description: Rebuild of an existing electric transmission line and clearing vegetation within the existing and proposed 100-foot ROW between the Bayfield and LPEA Ponderosa substations
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62988
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District, Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, La Plata. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts, from the Bayfield substation to the Ponderosa substation, along US Hwy 160.
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San Juan National Forest,   Columbine 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
Fisheries - Mainstem of Hermosa Creek Road Crossing Borrow Pit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/07/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		08/2024 Cody Jones
970-385-1294
cody.j.jones@usda.gov 
Description: Temporary borrow pit for previously approved road crossing structure construction
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - Section 13, T.39N., R.10W. Approximately 25 miles north of Durango, CO. The project is located adjacent to Hermosa Park Road at approximately mile marker 12.8.
Integrated - Junction-Falls Integrated Resource Management (J-FIRM) Project
EA
 - Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/14/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		06/2024 Noah Daniels
435-636-3345
noah.daniels@usda.gov 
Description: Improve core values of the RMRI across the project landscape : 1. Communities, 2. Clean Water, and 3. Forests and Wildlife. Proposed actions include vegetation management, Rx burning, water developments for wildlife, and others.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62825
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Junction Creek, Logchutes, and Falls Creek/Hidden Valley.
Minerals - Catamount Spring Creek Gas Wells and Pipeline
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/18/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2023  		Expected:11/2023
  		05/2024 James Blair
970-882-6856
James.Blair2@usda.gov 
Description: Construction of an 8.4 mile pipeline system and the expansion of one existing gas well pad to facilitate re-completion of one existing gas well and horizontal drilling of seven new gas wells from the same pad.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63036
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, La Plata. LEGAL - T34N R6W. Spring Creek Road in the HD Mountains.
Minerals - IKAV Natural Gas Pipeline Special Use Permit Amendment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A James Blair
970-970-385-1372
James.Blair2@usda.gov 
Description: Install a 2,788' long, 6" natural gas pipeline adjacent to an existing waterline in a prevously disturbed corridor. Amend existing permit as apprpriate.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64121
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T35N R 06W SEC 34. Sauls Creek Area east of Bayfield, CO.
Minerals - IKAV Saul's Creek Directional Natural Gas Wells
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		06/2024 James Blair
970-385-1372
James.Blair2@usda.gov 
Description: Approve Applications for Permits to Drill from IKAV for directional gas wells from existing well pads. Minimal expansion of existing well pads will be within the previous overall disturbance footprints.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64123
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T 35N, R6W, Sec 27, 34. Sauls Creek area east of Bayfield, CO.
Minerals - Petrox Northern Extension Pipeline and Horizontal Drilling Project
EA
 - Minerals and Geology
- Special use management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Walter Brown
970-385-1372
walter.brown@usda.gov 
Description: Construction of a pipeline on FS, state, and private lands; construction of 1 new gas well pad and access road on FS land; and re-completion of 2 existing gas wells located on FS. The wells would be drilled with horizontal drilling techniques.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53825
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - T34&35N R5&6W. Pipeline route runs from Lange Canyon to Fosset Gulch, 8 miles east of Bayfield.
Range - Weminuche Landscape Grazing Analysis
EIS

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Grazing management  Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 03/2024  		Expected:03/2026  06/2026 Corey Ertl
307 358-7126
corey.ertl@usda.gov 
Description: Analysis of Burnt Timber, Canyon Creek, Cave Basin, Endlich Mesa, Fall Creek, Flint Creek, Johnson Creek, Leviathan Creek, Pine River, Rock Creek, Spring Gulch, Tank Creek, Virginia Gulch range allotments identified for planning per 43 USC 1752(i)
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, La Plata, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Weminuche area.
Range - Wild Oats Landscape Grazing Analysis
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Grazing management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2028  		Expected:03/2030  05/2030 Corey Ertl
307 358-7126
corey.ertl@usda.gov 
Description: Analysis of Boren Gulch, Deadwood, Deep Creek, and La Plata Mountains range allotments identified for planning purposes as a priority consistent with the criteria at 43 U.S.C. 1752(i).
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wild Oats Landscape.
Recreation - Durango Northwest Recreation Project
EA
 - Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2023  		Expected:06/2024  07/2024 Jonathan Erickson
970-247-4874
jonathan.erickson@usda.gov 
Description: Improve core value of the RMRI across the project landscape related to recreation. Proposed Actions could include trails, allowable uses, parking, trailhead facilities, winter uses, dispersed camping, and ADA opportunities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63579
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Junction Creek, Logchutes, Falls Creek/Hidden Valley, Colorado Trail, Kennebec Pass, Dry Fork.
Special Uses - Gloge Property USFS Access Road
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Lewis Sovocool
970-884-1433
lewis.sovocool@usda.gov 
Description: Grant a special use permit for construction of dirt driveway across Forest Service lands to access a residential property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60292
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located on the southern slope of Shaefer Mountain. The proposed driveway would be accessed by Bear Creek Road, approximately 3 miles east of County Road 501.
Special Uses - LPEA Bouse Underground Powerline Construction
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/14/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		07/2023 Rebecca Smith
970-264-1520
rebecca.smith@usda.gov 
Description: Permit installation of 335' of new underground powerline with above ground appurtenances along Bear Creek Road from an existing line to a private residence. Permit 20' wide, to occupy approximately 0.15 acres of FS land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64309
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - T35N, R6W, Sec. 8, SE1/4. Bear Creek Road north of Bayfield, CO.
Special Uses - LPEA Mayday Line Upgrade
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/15/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		10/2023 Erin Christenson
970-385-1221
Erin.Christenson@usda.gov 
Description: Issue permit for upgrade of approximately 4190 feet of existing overhead 7.2 kV electric distribution power line on NFS land in the Mayday area of La Plata Canyo, including line replacement and pole additions and replacements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64657
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Sec. 33, T. 36 N., R. 11 W. La Plata Canyon near Mayday.
Special Uses - Tri-State Powerline Ames-to-Burro Bridge Vegetation Management Phase II
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Fuels management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 09/05/2023  09/2023 Erin Christenson
970-385-1221
Erin.Christenson@usda.gov 
Description: Amendment #2 to existing special use permit to authorize hazardous vegetation management and temporary decking locations outside of the existing ROW.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64563
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T. 42N., R. 8W., Sections 32, 33, and 34. Burro Bridge Sub Station: T. 41N., R. 8W., Section 3 NENE. Ophir Pass Road.
Special Uses - True Creek Motorized Trail Access
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Lewis Sovocool
970-884-1433
lewis.sovocool@usda.gov 
Description: Authorize motorized trail access, via FLPMA Private Trail Permit, to an isolated private parcel.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60139
Location: UNIT - Columbine Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - La Plata. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southwest of Lemon Reservoir near the Aspen Trails subdivision.
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San Juan National Forest,   Mancos/Dolores 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
Lands - Atlantic Richfield STA Case No. 2020
CE
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/14/2022  		Expected:04/2023
  		05/2023 Emma Reinemann
000-000-0000
Emma.Reinemann@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to convey 20.9 acres of NFS lands to Atlantic Richfield under the mineral fraction category of the Small Tracts Act.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61785
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - W? of Section 25, Township 40 North, Range 11 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian (NMPM). One tract located east of the Dolores River approximately 0.2 miles north of the Rico Town Limits and include the existing settling ponds along the Dolores River to the south of the St. Louis Tunnel outlet.
Range - House Creek Targeted Grazing Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Completed  Actual: 08/01/2023  04/2024 Corey Ertl
307 358-7126
corey.ertl@usda.gov 
Description: This project would utilize targeted grazing, with 500-1,000 goats, to browse oak brush resprouts, reducing understory canopy of oak brush within the project area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63606
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. House Creek Area, near Beaver Rim.
Range - Mancos Landscape Grazing Analysis
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Grazing management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2025  		Expected:03/2027  06/2027 Corey Ertl
307 358-7126
corey.ertl@usda.gov 
Description: Analysis of Jersey Jim, Spring Creek, Turkey Creek, and Gold Run range allotments identified for planning purposes as a priority consistent with the criteria at 43 U.S.C. 1752(i).
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Dolores Ranger District, north of Mancos.
Range - May Canyon and River Corridor Grazing Analysis
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Grazing management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2030  		Expected:03/2032  06/2032 Corey Ertl
307 358-7126
corey.ertl@usda.gov 
Description: Analysis of May Canyon and River Corridor range allotments identified for planning purposes as a priority consistent with the criteria at 43 U.S.C. 1752(i).
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of the La Plata Mountains.
Range - Tenderfoot Grazing Analysis
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Grazing management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2026  		Expected:03/2028  06/2028 Corey Ertl
307 358-7126
corey.ertl@usda.gov 
Description: Analysis of Tenderfoot range allotment identified for planning purposes as a priority consistent with the criteria at 43 U.S.C. 1752(i).
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Dolores Ranger District, north of Mancos.
Rico Trails - Rico Rio Grande Southern Trail Construction Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2023  		Expected:11/2023
  		03/2024 Thomas Rice
970-882-6829
thomasbrice@fs.fed.us 
Description: Rico Trails Alliance and the Town of Rico propose to construct a trail connecting the Town of Rico to the existing Rio Grande Southern Trail. The trail would traverse National Forest System Lands and private property. Easements have been secured.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64538
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the southern end of the Town of Rico and extends approximately 2 miles to the south.
Roads - Cottonwood Road Reconstruction Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/07/2023  		Expected:03/2024
  		05/2024 Cody Jones
970-385-1294
cody.j.jones@usda.gov 
Description: The project would involve road management activities on approximately 7.57 miles of Cottonwood Road (Forest Service Road 532), including road reconstruction and resurfacing, cattleguard replacement, replacement of a bridge, and widening.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64796
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cottonwood Road (Forest Service Road 532) between Dolores-Norwood Road (Forest Service Road 526) and County Road 38, near Mavreeso Canyon.
Special Uses - Farny Road Authorization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 08/22/2023  08/2023 Mary Kusnir
520-749-7709
mary.kusnir@usda.gov 
Description: This project would authorize a change an existing trail easement to a motorized access easement and transfer ownership from David and Sharon Farny to Cindy Farny.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61557
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Sec. 23, 24, 25, & 36 of T41N, R10W. NFSR Rd # 204A and 204A.1 near Lizard Pass off Hwy 145.
Special Uses - Larry Russell Road Easement Authorization
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2023  		Expected:01/2024
  		02/2024 Rebecca Smith
970-264-1520
rebecca.smith@usda.gov 
Description: This proposal is to authorize an approximately 0.2 mile access route for use of Larry Russell in order to access his private inholding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64848
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 2 miles northeast of Transfer Campground.
Special Uses - Redburn Ditch Access
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/11/2022  		Expected:09/2023
  		09/2023 Mary Kusnir
520-749-7709
mary.kusnir@usda.gov 
Description: The project would authorize an access route to the Redburn Ditch
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63013
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 1 mile southeast of the Town of Stoner.
Special Uses - Sellers-McClane Supply Ditch Access Authorization
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/21/2023  		Expected:02/2024
  		02/2024 Rebecca Smith
970-264-1520
rebecca.smith@usda.gov 
Description: The proposal is to authorize a route to access the Sellers-McClane ditch, by the ditch owner, for maintenance of their ditch right of way.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64887
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montezuma. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the Chicken Creek area.
Wildlife - Upper Dolores Instream Habitat Improvement Projects on Wildcat and Snow Spur Creeks
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 Completed  Actual: 07/19/2023  08/2023 Clayton Kampf
970-385-1220
clayton.kampf@usda.gov 
Description: This project aims to promote and enhance wetlands and instream habitat by using riparian and wetland restoration strategies. These include the installation of mimicry beaver dams, post assisted log structures, and large wood.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63598
Location: UNIT - Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wildcat and Snow Spur Creeks.
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San Juan National Forest,   Pagosa 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
Integrated - Jackson Mountain Landscape Project
EA
 - Recreation management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Minerals and Geology 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/10/2023
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2023  		Expected:01/2024
  		05/2024 Paul Blackman
307-745-2363
paul.blackman@usda.gov 
Description: Landscape level analysis of recreation and veg mgmt opportunities in Jackson Mountain area, including consideration of mountain bike trails and associated facilities (parking areas, toilets, etc), veg and fuels mgmt opportunities, & gravel pit.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61809
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jackson Mountain Area on the Pagosa Ranger District.
Range - Park/Valle Seco/Klutter Allotment fence
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A John Garcia
970-264-1516
jgarcia@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reroute 0.2 miles of pasture boundary fence on the Park/Valle Seco Allotment to improve existing pasture boundary and better control livestock movement and distribution between pastures.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64110
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Park/Valle Seco Allotment south of Pagosa Springs.
Special Uses - Colorado Avalanche Information Center Infrasonic Array Installation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 08/26/2023  09/2023 Rebecca Smith
970-264-1520
rebecca.smith@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of three infrasonic arrays on the west side of Wolf Creek Pass for monitoring avalanches for highway safety
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64574
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of Wolf Pass near Hwy 160.
Special Uses - Lost Valley of the San Juans
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/19/2023  		Expected:01/2024
  		01/2024 Rebecca Smith
970-264-1520
rebecca.smith@usda.gov 
Description: The Lost Valley of the San Juans (LVSJ) Property Owners Association has submitted an application for year-round motorized access on Four Mile Rd. (NFSR 645) from the closure gate to the LVSJ community (about 22,000 feet of road or just over 4 miles).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64954
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Four Mile Road.
Special Uses - Robert Burns Lode Access Authorization
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/08/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Rebecca Smith
970-264-1520
rebecca.smith@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action would authorize the owners of the Robert Burns Load mining claim, Mineral Survey No. 9932, motorized access to their private property.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64592
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T37N, R2E, Section 36. In Crater Creek off of the East Fork Road.
Watershed - Wolf Creek Fen Restoration/User Created Trail Decommissioning
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/25/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		10/2023 Jonina Vanderbilt
970-385-1241
jonina.vanderbilt@usda.gov 
Description: Decommissioning of user-created trails through fen on top of Wolf Creek Pass
Location: UNIT - Pagosa Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wolf Creek Pass, Continental Divide, adjacent to Hwy 160.
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