Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
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, 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. .
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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:09/2022
  		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 		 Completed  Actual: 08/17/2022  10/2022 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:03/2023
  		06/2023 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.
White River National Forest Water and Riparian Resources Forest Plan Amendment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/30/2022  		Expected:01/2023
  		03/2023 Cary Green
970-390-3234
cary.green@usda.gov 
Description: Forest Plan Amendment to add a forest-wide standard to Chapter 2, Section One Physical, Water and Riparian Resources that supports the Army Corps of Engineers requirement within the Colorado Western Slope In Lieu Fee Final Instrument, Exhibit G
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62615
Location: UNIT - White River National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest-Wide.
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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:11/2022
  		06/2023 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
Buffalo South Willow Connect Trail Reconstruction Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2023  		Expected:06/2023  06/2024 Tyler Kirkpatrick
970-262-3452
tyler.kirkpatrick@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to decommission and restore .5 miles of unsustainable trail that provides a poor recreation experience. Existing trail will be replaced with a new 1 mile sustainable trail that provides for public safety and positive recreational experience.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62644
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located a 1/2 mile from the Buffalo Cabin Trailhead. Township 5 South, Range 78 West, Southeast corner of the Southeast corner of Section 9.
Copper Mountain Resort Timberline Express Chairlift Replacement and Mountain Bike Trail Construction
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/20/2022  		Expected:12/2022
  		07/2023 Sarah Strehle
970 401-0863
sarah.strehle@usda.gov 
Description: Copper Mountain Resort proposes replacing the Timberline Express Chairlift and upgrading associated lift infrastructure. The project also includes constructing a downhill mountain bike park trail system accessed from the Woodward Express lift.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62865
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Copper Mountain Resort, Summit County CO, SW intersection of I-70 and Hwy 91.
Hattie's Trail #9078 Realignment/Decommission
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 07/26/2022  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.
Lost Dollar Mine Cabin Demolition
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Demolish and partially remove the Last Dollar Mine Cabin and associated trespass items that are encroaching on National Forest System that pose a health and safety risk to recreationists on the forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62715
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NW Section 26, Township 7 South, Range 78 West, 6th PM, Summit County, CO.
Shooting Range Prescribed Burn
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/19/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		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.
Snake River Water Conservation District (SRWD) Geotechnical Investigation
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 07/27/2022  09/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Geo-technical investigations that will involve digging 10 test holes along the existing water transmission line in a road in order to obtain ground water and soils information for future replacement of the water line.
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 5 South, Range 76 West and NE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 South, Range 77 West, 6th P.M. in Summit County, CO.
Spot Cash Cabin Demolition
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2022  		Expected:10/2022
  		10/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Demolish an abandoned dilapidated mining cabin located near or immediately adjacent to heavily used Blue Lakes Road. The cabin poses a health and safety risk to recreationists on the forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61973
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spot Cash Cabin: Section 2, T. 8 S., R. 78 W., 6th P.M. Summit County, Colorado.
Summit Public Radio & TV Powerline Replacement and Realignment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		10/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of buried electric power and fiber optic cable along a new alignment crossing roughly 4,432' of National Forest to replace an existing buried powerline serving Summit Public Radio and TV's broadcast site on Bald Mountain.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60490
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West side of Bald Mountain near Breckenridge, Colorado in SE Section 4 and SW Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 77 West, Summit County.
Swan Mountain Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/08/2021
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2022  		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.
XCEL Rectifier & Ground Bed Replacement- Straight Creek
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special area management  Completed  Actual: 08/08/2022  09/2022 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of existing infrastructure that includes rectifier unit and ground bed that is associated with the Straight Creek Tunnel 4 inch natural gas line that is under special use permit.
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper part of Straight Creek drainage near Eisenhower Tunnel and south of Interstate 70: Sec. 30, T.4S., R.76 W., 6th Principal Meridian.
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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
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:09/2022
  		10/2022 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:02/2023
  		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.
USGS Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) Site
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Research and Development 		 Completed  Actual: 09/22/2022  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.
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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
Aspen Valley Land Trust (Chapmin Wright Marble Basecamp)Access Route
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 07/14/2022  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).
Braun Hut System - Permit Renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 01/06/2022  03/2022 Monte Lutterman
970-404-3164
monte.lutterman@usda.gov 
Description: Braun Hut System permit renewal for a new (10) year term. No changes to the use or intensity.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60979
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within Pitkin and Gunnison Counties.
Castle Creek AML Safety Closure and Cabin Demolitions
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- 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.
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: The 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 - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the Hunter Creek Valley near Aspen, CO.
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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

           *UPDATED* 		- Grazing management  Completed  Actual: 03/22/2022  06/2022 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.
Yellowjacket Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 08/04/2022  		Expected:12/2022
  		06/2023 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/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 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		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.
City of Glenwood Springs Gaging Station
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Research and Development 		 Completed  Actual: 09/15/2022  09/2022 Olivia Bruce
970-200-6195
Olivia.Bruce@usda.gov 
Description: The City of Glenwood is proposing a stream metering gage located on the Grizzly Creek watershed in the Rifle Ranger District. The proposed gaging station location is in a previously disturbed area and will require minimal ground disturbance.
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Rifle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 39?43'3.52"N, 107?19'3.74"W; 20 feet downstream of the culvert.
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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:
Objection Period Legal Notice 09/16/2022  		Expected:12/2022
  		12/2022 Jennifer Schuller
970-404-3163
Jennifer.Schuller@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to convey (sale or lease) all or a portion of the Upper Parcel at its El Jebel Administrative Site pursuant to the 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:03/2023
  		06/2023 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.
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