Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2021 to 12/31/2021
White River 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, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  East Zone/Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  West Zone/Aspen Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  West Zone/Blanco Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, White River National Forest,  West Zone/Sopris 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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White River National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R2 - Rocky Mountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/30/2020  		Expected:10/2021
  		11/2021 Michael Braudis
970-404-3153
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: White River National Forest (WRNF) Master Special Use Permit Reissuance to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the operation and maintenance of 16 existing SNOTEL sites and 12 Snow Courses
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58579
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Summit. LEGAL - Multiple locations across the forest within Dillon, Eagle-Holy Cross, Blanco and Aspen-Sopris Ranger Disrricts. Multiple locations across the forest.
White River Aspen Management Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/19/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		06/2022 Shelby Limberis
970-827-5161
shelby.limberis@usda.gov 
Description: The WRNF is proposing to conduct vegetation management activities (mechanical and prescribed fire) within forest stands that contain aspen. Management would improve the resiliency of aspen forests to disturbance agents and improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59419
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Treatments could occur in forests containing aspen that area within Forest Plan Management Areas 4.2, 4.23, 4.3, 4.32, 5.12, 5.13, 5.4, 5.41, 5.42, 5.43, 5.5, 7.1, 8.21, 8.25, and 8.32.
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White River 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
Berlaimont Estates Road Improvement Project
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 09/25/2020  		Expected:10/2021
  		11/2021 Leanne Veldhuis
970-471-1796
leanne.veldhuis@usda.gov 
Description: The Proposed Action would authorize Berlaimont to improve those existing segments of NFSR 774 and 780 as they lead up to the southeastern corner of the Berlaimont property from local public roads in Edwards.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50041
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - The project is within Sections 20, 29, 32, and 33 of Township 4 South, Range 82 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado. Located north of Interstate 70 in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado. accessed by National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 774 and 780.
Camp Hale Restoration and Enhancement Project
EIS
 - Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Melvin Woody
970-874-6661
melvin.woody@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of action is to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River, maintain or improve recreation opportunities and facilities, and conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46121
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Township 7S, Range 80W, Sect. 3, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. The project area is located in the Camp Hale area, south of Red Cliff, and north of Tennessee Pass.
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White River National Forest,   East Zone/Dillon 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
AT&T Communications Site (at Copper Mountain) Lease Renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 07/28/2021  07/2021 Marcus Dreux
970-468-5400
marcus.dreux@usda.gov 
Description: AT&T has applied for the renewal of their Copper Mountain Communications Site Lease. Currently AT&T operates a communication site on National Forest Lands within Copper Mountain Ski Resort's Special Use Permit Area. No new disturbance are proposed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60326
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T6S., R78W., Sec. 31, 6th P.M.
Amend PSCo (XCEL) Permit DIL796 to replace failing structures 63 and 85
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 07/17/2021  07/2021 Carole Huey
970-945-3219
clhuey@fs.fed.us 
Description: PSCo transmission line 9188 needs to replace 2 failing structures and addition of weights to 1 structure in order to correct identified deficiencies.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60117
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Line 9188 - Structure 63 / 39.489913 -106.136833 / 6S 78W 32 Line 9188 - Structure 85 / 39.459798 -106.13945 / 7S 78W 8 Line 9188 - Structure 86 / 39.458515 -106.141104 / 7S 78W 8. Dillon Ranger District, PSCo (XCEL) powerline "Dillon-Robinson 115kV Line".
Copper Mountain Resort - Lumberjack Chairlift replacement project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 09/20/2021  06/2022 Samuel Massman
970-262-3484
smassman@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposal from Copper Mountain Resort to replace the existing Lumberjack Chairlift and install snowmaking near the top terminal.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60014
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper Mountain Resort's special use permit area and operational boundary.
Golden Horseshoe Trail Construction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2021  		Expected:11/2021
  		06/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cebbert@fs.fed.us 
Description: Summit County is proposing the construction of 5.6 miles of summer multi-use non-motorized trails within the Golden Horseshoe SUP boundary.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60148
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located within the special use permit boundary (Golden Horseshoe) that is issued to Summit County Government.
Hummingbird Road 4" Natural Gas Line
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/18/2021  		Expected:09/2021
  		09/2021 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Replacing 150' of 50-year old 2-inch steel natural gas line with a 4-inch polyethylene natural gas line across two slivers of NFS lands along Hummingbird Road to provide adequate service to community.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60655
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed action crosses two slivers of NFS lands located along Hummingbird Road in Breckenridge, CO.
Keystone Ski Resort A-51 Monopine
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/21/2021  09/2021 Samuel Massman
970-262-3484
samuel.massman@usda.gov 
Description: Keystone Ski Resort (Keystone) has proposed the installation of communication equipment adjacent to the top terminal of the A-51 chairlift.
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Top of Peru and A51 chairlifts at the Keystone Resort Ski Area.
Manila Lode Site Restoration
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/15/2021  09/2021 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Allow occupancy and use of National Forest System lands adjacent to the Manila Lode for completion of Environmental Protection Agency CERCLA removal action.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60709
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 76 West, 6th P.M. in Summit County, CO.
Ruby Ranch Fuels Reduction
CE
 - Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2021  		Expected:09/2021
  		10/2021 Kathleen Gray
970-401-1983
kathleen.gray@usda.gov 
Description: A proposed fuels reduction project to reduce the risks and repercussions of a wildfire escaping the Eagles Nest Wilderness and posing a threat to community safety and private and public infrastructure.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59751
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located within the Eagles Nest Wilderness adjacent to the Ruby Ranch subdivision in Silverthorne, Colorado.
Summit Public Radio & TV Powerline Replacement and Realignment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of buried electric power and fiber optic cable along a new alignment crossing roughly 4,422' of National Forest to replace an existing buried powerline serving Summit Public Radio and TV's Bald Mountain broadcast site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60490
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SE Section 4 and SW Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 77 West, Summit County, CO.
Surprise Trail Reconstruction Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		06/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Reconstruction of approximately 1.5 miles of the Surprise Lake Trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. This segment is extremely steep and is causing resource damage and soil erosion.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60789
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located within the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area on the Dillon Ranger District.
Vidler Tunnel Phase 2 Pipeline Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 07/28/2021  08/2021 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: In-kind replacement of 3,216 linear feet of existing, aboveground pipeline used to capture and convey water to the western portal of the Vidler Tunnel in the Peru Creek drainage for municipal drinking water.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60539
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West portal of the Vidler Tunnel located below Argentine Pass in the Peru Creek Basin.
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White River National Forest,   East Zone/Holy Cross 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
Eagle Vail Metro District Water Diversion
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 09/07/2021  09/2021 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Authorization and replacement of existing Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District water diversion structure.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60770
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located along the Eagle River about 0.5 miles northwest of Dowd Junction.
Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Avon-to-Gilman Electric (115-kV) Transmission Line
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/03/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		06/2022 Carole Huey
970-945-3219
carole.l.huey@usda.gov 
Description: Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc.,(HCE) proposes to construct a new 115-kV transmission line between the existing Gilman and Avon Substations. The proposed route is 8.9 miles and would cross approximately 3.4 miles of National Forest System Lands
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57224
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Townships 5 South - 81 West and 6 South - 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado. The right-of-way would run southeasterly from the substation in the Avon / Eagle-Vail area, through the town of Minturn, and terminate at the substation just above Gilman.
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White River National Forest,   West Zone/Aspen 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
Mountain Comm #SOP371 Sunlight Peak Powerline Line Burial
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/25/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		10/2021 Michael Braudis
970-262-3481
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: This project will replace the existing overhead power line supply with a buried power supply. A buried conduit and line system will be installed from the existing power pole to facilities operate under Sunlight Peak Communications Site Lease #SOP371.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60163
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 19, T.7 S., R. 89 W., 6th PM, Garfield Co.; Sunlight Peak Designated Communications Site. Top of designated communications site on Sunlight Peak in Garfield Co.
Snowmass Wildlife Center and Ski Patrol Headquarters Replacement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/25/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		07/2022 Monte Lutterman
970-404-3164
monte.lutterman@usda.gov 
Description: Aspen Skiing Company has proposed to remove and replace the 'Elk Camp Wildlife Center and Ski Patrol Headquarters' at Snowmass Mountain Resort.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60687
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed location is within the Special Use Permit area for Snowmass Mountain Resort, approx. same location as the existing structure.
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White River National Forest,   West Zone/Blanco 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
Hill Creek C&H Livestock Facility
CE
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/06/2020  		Expected:10/2021
  		10/2021 Mary Cunningham
970-878-5015
mary.cunningham@usda.gov 
Description: This project involves the construction of a corral with loading chute and a small 'beef pasture' (7 ac) for livestock ingress and egress to the Hill Creek C&H grazing allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59084
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located T 2 S, R 90 W, Section 7 Accessible by Rio Blanco County Road 10, Peltier Trailhead Parking Lot.
North Elk Creek Backcountry Barrier Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  Completed  Actual: 08/18/2021  09/2021 Robert Ramey
(540)325-2327
rramey@fs.fed.us 
Description: To construct one or more temporary fish barriers in the upper North Elk Creek watershed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60178
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Centered on the boundary of T2S, R92W and R91W. In the upper North Elk Creek watershed, at least in the Middle Fork of North Elk Creek.
Yellowjacket Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/20/2020  		Expected:12/2021
  		06/2022 Christopher McDonald
970-625-6856
christopher.mcdonald@usda.gov 
Description: The Blanco Ranger District is proposing approximately 2,300 acres of vegetation management activities within the Wilson Park, Sawmill Mountain and Ellison Mountain area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57654
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Sec. 1-3, 10-15, 22-27, 34-36, T2N, R92W; Sec. 4-9, 17-20, 26-36, T2N, R91W; Sec. 1-3 and 12, T1N, R92W; Sec. 1-17, 20-24, 26-29, 32-34, T1N, R91W; Sec. 7, 18, 19 T1N, R90W, Rio Blanco Co. Proposed management activities would occur approximately 16 miles east-northeast of Meeker, Colorado within the vicinity of Wilson Park, Sawmill Mountain and Ellison Mountain,.
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White River National Forest,   West Zone/Sopris 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
El Jebel Administrative Site, Upper Parcel, Conveyance Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/07/2016
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		03/2022 Jennifer Schuller
970-404-3163
Jennifer.Schuller@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to convey a 30 acre parcel of land, & associated water rights/ mineral estate pursuant to the Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 P.L. 109-54; 16 U.S.C. 580d note, as amended by P.L. 112-74,Title IV, Sec.421.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50663
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Sixth Principal Meridian T. 8 S., R. 87 W. N1/2 of Sec. 3, NE1/4 NE1/4 of Sec. 4. The Upper Parcel is approximately 30 acres and consists of three residences, one mobile home pad, horse pastures.
Redstone to McClure Pass Trail
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2021  		Expected:05/2022
  		06/2022 Shelly Grail
970-404-3155
shelly.grail@usda.gov 
Description: Pitkin County has proposed a native surface trail connecting Redstone with McClure Pass. The 5 mile section of trail on NFS would lie within the CDOT right of way or along the historic wagon road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56913
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along CDOT Highway 133 right of way between Redstone and McClure or along historic wagon route.
Schlumberger Recreation Residence
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/01/2021  		Expected:10/2021
  		11/2021 Mary Flynn
970-404-3173
mary.flynn@usda.gov 
Description: The Recreation Residence has been impacted by water and sediment from erosion. To mitigate this problem, a berm would be built to divert water away from the cabin.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60820
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 8S, Range 85W, Section 25; Near Kobey Park and Cow Camp on the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.
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