Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2022 to 09/30/2022
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/Rifle 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.
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. .
Back To Top

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,.
Back To Top

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
Hunter Creek Historic Buildings
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Facility management  Completed  Actual: 04/13/2022  08/2022 Jennifer Schuller
970-404-3163
Jennifer.Schuller@usda.gov 
Description: he Hunter Creek Historic Foundation has engaged Historicorps to stabilize structures that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in the Hunter Creek Valley near Aspen, CO.
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the Hunter Creek Valley near Aspen, CO.
Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL Special Use Permit Reissuance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/30/2020  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 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.
Realignment of FSR 747 Wearyman Road Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/15/2021  		Expected:07/2022
  		08/2022 Melvin Woody
970-874-6661
melvin.woody@usda.gov 
Description: Construct a minor realignment of approximately 100 feet of FSR 747 Wearyman Road. The project would involve moving the road prism upslope just south of a large rock which is currently confining the road next to the streambed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60978
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located along Wearyman Creek and FSR747 - Wearyman Road, east, northeast of Red Cliff, Colorado in T6S, R80W, Section 15, 6th P.M.
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:12/2022
  		03/2023 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.
Back To Top

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:07/2022
  		08/2022 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.
Back To Top

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
Hattie's Trail #9078 Realignment/Decommission
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2022  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 Tyler Kirkpatrick
970-262-3452
tyler.kirkpatrick@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed project would realign and construct approximately 2500 feet of new trail. Approximately 1000 feet of the existing trail would be decommissioned and restored to a natural state using best management practices.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61715
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to Frisco, Colorado near the Zacks stop trailhead, 0.5 miles from the trailhead heading south on the Peaks Trail #45.
Hummingbird Road 4" Natural Gas Line
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/07/2022  07/2022 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.
Lake Hill Communications Site AT&T FirstNet Microwave Antenna
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/03/2021  05/2022 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Installation, operation, and maintenance of a 6'-diameter microwave antenna associated with FirstNet on the existing AT&T tower at the Lake Hill Communications Site.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60985
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake Hill Communications Site located off the Dillon Dam Road about 1 mile southwest of the intersection with Highway 6 in the Town of Dillon.
Peak 2, Buffalo Mountain and Ptarmigan Post Wildfire Tree Planting Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 05/17/2022  06/2022 Sarah Pearson
970-262-3498
sarah.pearson@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to hand plant Lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce seedlings in the Peak 2, Buffalo Mountain, and Ptarmigan areas affected by past wildfires.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61705
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project areas in Section 15, T5S, R78W, Section 7, T6S, R77W, Sections 12, 13, 15, T6S, R78, and Section 31, T4S, R77W, 6th Prime Meridian.
Shooting Range Prescribed Burn
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/19/2022  		Expected:07/2022
  		10/2022 Eric Hughes
970-328-5891
eric.hughes@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to use prescribed fire (broadcast burn) on approximately 44 acres near the Summit County Public Shooting Range for the purpose of the reducing fuel quantities to prevent potential future wildfire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61369
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 77 West; east of the Summit County Public Shooting Range. Access is County Road 66, Keystone CO.
Soda Creek Restoration: Pre-Project Monitoring
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/12/2022  05/2022 Christopher Stewart
360-746-4251
christopher.s.stewart@usda.gov 
Description: This project would issue a permit for the National Forest Foundation sub-contractor Westervelt Ecological Services to survey wetlands, complete stream surveys, collect some soil cores, and establish/monitor groundwater monitoring wells.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62200
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project would be located within Soda Creek watershed upstream of the Keystone Ranch Community, Summit County, Colorado. T5S, R76W, Sections 34 and T6S, R76W, Sections 3 and 4, 6th PM.
Surprise Trail Reconstruction Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/22/2022  07/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Approximately 1.9 miles of new trail would be reconstructed in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area. The former trail alignment, which is 1.2 miles in length, would be decommissioned and restored to its natural condition.
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.
Swan Mountain Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 10/15/2021  		Expected:03/2023
  		06/2023 Ashley Nettles
970-262-3457
ashley.nettles@usda.gov 
Description: Proposed activities include a mixture of fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, stream improvement, transportation improvement and trail enhancements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60771
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Swan Mountain Project encompasses approximately 12,300 acres of National Forest System lands in and around Swan Mountain, Soda Creek, and the Swan River.
Back To Top

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
Booth Creek Fuels Treatment Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2022  		Expected:02/2023
  		03/2023 Eric Hughes
970-328-5891
eric.hughes@usda.gov 
Description: Proposed fuels reduction activities on National Forest System (NFS) lands within a 3,605-acre area near Vail, Colorado. Treatments correspond to areas identified within the Town of Vail Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61657
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of Town of Vail, East of Red Sandstone Rd and West of Black Gore Creek Bridge on Interstate 70. The project extends roughly 1.5 miles north of the forest boundary.
Gypsum Creek Bridge Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/27/2021  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 Marcus Dreux
970-468-5400
marcus.dreux@usda.gov 
Description: Xcel Energy has proposed to replace a bridge over Gypsum Creek at the Cottonwood-Gypsum Creek Rd intersection to accommodate maintenance vehicle weight. This non-Forest System Road provides access to Xcel Transmission Lines and private land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60999
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec 16, 6S, 85W, 6th PM.
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:10/2022
  		05/2023 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.
Mill Creek Trail Reroute, Vail Uphill Trail and North Trail Connector Construction Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 04/26/2022  06/2022 Calen Orlowski
970-618-4379
calen.orlowski@usda.gov 
Description: The Mill Creek Trail Reroute creates a new trail to allow for the full restorative potential for the Mill Creek road project. The Vail Uphill trail creates a new summer uphill trail on Vail Ski Area. North Trail Connector connects the North Trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61186
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Mill Creek Trail and Vail Uphill Trail are within Vail Resorts Ski Area Boundary. The North Trail Connector is located on the north side of I-70 near the Town of Vail.
USGS Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) Site
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Research and Development 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/29/2021  		Expected:08/2022
  		09/2022 Marcus Dreux
970-468-5400
marcus.dreux@usda.gov 
Description: The USGS is proposing three temporary weather station sites on Holy Cross Ranger District. Each temporary site will consist of a 10 foot high weather station and an 8 foot by 9 foot weighing scale snow sensor with minimal soil disturbance.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61014
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chicago Ridge Site SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of S5 T7S R79W Ptarmigan Site NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of S30 T6S R79W Homestake Site SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of S6 T7S R80W.
Back To Top

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
Aspen Valley Land Trust (Chapmin Wright Marble Basecamp)Access Route
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2021  		Expected:07/2022
  		08/2022 Michael Braudis
970-262-3481
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: The project is to authorize use and maintenance of roughly 60 feet of an existing 2 track, 10-foot-wide route to the subject parcel located along the Lead King Basin Road (NFSR 315).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61161
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec.19, T.11 S., R. 87 W., 6th PM, Gunnison County. Located in the immediate vicinity of North Lost Trail Creek Trailhead, off of Lead King Basin Road (NFSR 315). The egress/ingress route is located at the ford for Lost Trail Creek, along the Lead King Basin Road (NFSR 315).
Castle Creek AML Safety Closure and Cabin Demolitions
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2023  		Expected:05/2023  07/2023 Olivia Garcia
970-945-3220
olivia.garcia@usda.gov 
Description: This proposed project is to safeguard one (1) mine feature and demolish and remove three (4) unauthorized structures and one (1) former FS Administrative site situated on National Forest System lands managed by the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various cabins and mine features in Pitkin County.
Visionary Broadband Fiber Optic Install CSH133 to Darien
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/31/2022  06/2022 Michael Braudis
970-262-3481
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: Special use permit for the installation of fiber optic line and conduit along an existing overhead utility right-of-way from the intersection of State Highway 133 and Gunnison County Rd 3 to the Forest boundary at the Darien parcel in Marble.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62012
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Intersecton of CSH-133 and Gunnison County Rd 3 through NFS lands to the Darien parcel (east side of Crystal River).
Back To Top

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
Long Lost Trailhead Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 05/10/2022  06/2022 Aaron Grimes
970-878-6007
aaron.grimes@usda.gov 
Description: This project proposes to construct a secondary entrance/exit approx. 100-200 feet east of the existing Long Lost Trail head park area entrance/exit. It is estimated that this entrance/exit will be approx. 30-50 feet wide and 20-40 feet in length.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61874
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Long/Lost Trail head is located approx. 30 miles east of Meeker, CO along Rio Blanco County Road 8.
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:10/2022
  		10/2022 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,.
Back To Top

White River National Forest,   West Zone/Rifle 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
Butler Creek BDA Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:08/2022  10/2022 Robert Ramey
540-325-2327
robert.ramey@usda.gov 
Description: The project would utilize untreated wood posts and on-site materials to build multiple beaver dam analogs (BDAs). These temporary structures would be constructed by hand and would mimic the influence of beaver dams on the stream and riparian area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61873
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Butler Creek, Coulter Mesa, roughly 16 miles north of Rifle, Colorado.
Back To Top

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:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/25/2022  		Expected:11/2022
  		12/2022 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:
Comment Period Public Notice 01/21/2022  		Expected:11/2022
  		12/2022 Shelly Grail
970-404-3155
shelly.grail@usda.gov 
Description: Pitkin County has proposed to construct and maintain a natural surface, non-motorized, multi-use recreation trail from Redstone south to the summit of McClure Pass. The proposed trail is about 7 miles in length, of which, 5 miles is on NFS lands.
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.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.