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

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		01/2024 Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov 
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Thompson Divide Withdrawal
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/17/2022  		Expected:10/2024
  		10/2024 Elysia Retzlaff
541-777-1355
elysia.retzlaff@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service requested 224,704 acres of NFS and BLM lands be withdrawn from all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws, mining laws, and mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63679
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield, Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Thompson Divide.
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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
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
Breckenridge Chair 5 Lift Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/14/2023  06/2023 Sarah Strehle
970 827 5154
sarah.strehle@usda.gov 
Description: The project involves the replacement of the Chair 5 lift within the resort's Peak 8 base area. The project would occur partially on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Breckenridge Ski Resort's existing Special Use Permit Area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63317
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breckenridge Ski Area. Bottom terminal is in the Peak 8 base area between the Colorado Super Chair and Rips Ride lift.
Buffalo South Willow Connect Trail Reconstruction Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2023  		Expected:12/2023  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.
Dillon Ranger District Workforce Housing Administrative Site Lease
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/30/2022  		Expected:07/2023
  		09/2023 Anna Bengtson
970-262-3454
anna.p.bengtson@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to lease the 10.89-acre Dillon Work Center administrative site for the development of up to 177 affordable housing rental units under the authority of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Sec. 8623 (P.L. 115-334).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63214
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Work Center property is located along County Road 51 in unincorporated Summit County, Colorado next to the Town of Dillon Public Works site and the Tenderfoot Trailhead.
Frisco Backyard Fuels and Recreation Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/14/2023  		Expected:12/2024
  		06/2025 Kathleen Gray
970-262-3497
kathleen.gray@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing approximately 1,250 acres of fuels reduction activities and approximately 25 miles of trails decommission, improvement, and construction activities near the Town of Frisco.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63395
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is adjacent to the Town of Frisco, comprising parts of Mount Royal, Miners Creek, Rainbow Lake, Ophir Mountain and Gold Hill.
Last Dollar Mine Cabin Demolition
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A 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.
PSCo Keystone Resort Steel Main Gasline Reinforcement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2023  		Expected:07/2023  08/2023 Cynthia Ebbert
970-262-3458
cynthia.ebbert@usda.gov 
Description: Amending the existing PSCo permit#DIL462 to add 1,500 ft of existing gas line that was inadvertently deleted in 2001. In addition, a 6 inch steel main gas line would be installed to reinforce the existing line on approx.1500 ft of National Forest.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64333
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Township 5 South, Range 77 West, Section 22, 6th P.M. Keystone area just west of the Landfill Road.
Spot Cash Cabin Demolition
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A 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:08/2023
  		09/2023 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:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/24/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		06/2024 Kathleen Gray
970-401-1983
kathleen.gray@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 13,500 acres of National Forest System lands in and around Swan Mountain, Soda Creek, and the Swan River.
Vail Pass Yurt Placement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2023  		Expected:08/2023  09/2023 Anne Gaspar
605-639-0299
anne.gaspar@usda.gov 
Description: To provide a winter outpost a far distance from main entry station for the snow rangers in support of the management of the area for; compliance, managing non-motorized and motorized travel and providing information services to users
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63661
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are 3 proposed sites. (1) Ptarmigan pass-east side of the road and fence (2) Top of #9 hybrid route west of Ptarmigan Mountain, (3) 0.3 miles due N of Ptarmigan Pass, W side of road.
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White River National Forest,   East Zone/Eagle 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
Hanging Lake Trail Redesign
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special area management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/18/2023  06/2023 Colleen Pennington
970-309-6597
Colleen.Pennington@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate, enhance and restore the trail and recreational features of the Hanging Lake Trail Recreation Area. This trail and its infrastructure were adversely impacted by post-fire debris flows in summer 2021.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63318
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon located east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Trail ascends Deadhorse Canyon up to Spouting Rock and Hanging Lake.
Sweetwater Lake Recreation Management and Development Project (SLDP)
EIS

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Grazing management
- Minerals and Geology
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
- Facility management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2023  		Expected:09/2024  09/2024 Michael Smith
970-827-5152
Michael.Smith7@usda.gov 
Description: Create a Forest Plan Special Interest Management Area for newly acquired properties and surrounding National Forest Lands surrounding Sweetwater Lake, allowing for the appropriate, consistent, sustainable, and holistic management of the area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64047
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located approximately 12 miles north, northwest of Dotsero, Colorado in portions of Sections 5, 8, 9 and 16 of T3S, R87W, 6th Principle Meridian; Garfield County, Colorado.
White Owl Dam Decommissioning
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 05/08/2023  08/2023 Melvin Woody
970-827-5166
melvin.woody@usda.gov 
Description: White Owl Dam is a low hazard earthen dam that has been in a state of disrepair since at least 1999, with conditions worsening over time due to lack of funding for dam repairs. White Owl Dam will be decommissioned.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63968
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Eagle Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Garfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. White Owl Dam is located on White Owl Lake in the Flat Tops 30 miles northwest of Dotsero, Colorado.
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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  Completed  Actual: 06/28/2023  09/2023 Leanne Veldhuis
503-622-2030
leanne.veldhuis@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.
Eagle County Trails, Eagle Valley Trail - Construction of the Minturn Segment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Completed  Actual: 06/16/2023  07/2023 Marcus Dreux
970-309-9006
marcus.dreux@usda.gov 
Description: Construction of the Minturn Segment of Eagle Valley Trail. The Proposed Action is a 10-foot wide asphalt-paved trail from the current Eagle Valley Trail terminus near Dowds Junction extending to Downtown Minturn.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63966
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - White River National Forest, Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, Eagle County, CO. The legal description: Sections 22 and 23, T. 5 S., R. 81 W., 6th P.M., Eagle County, Colorado. Adjacent to the east side of Minturn Rd. (C.R. P 14) from the current Eagle Valley Trail terminus near Dowds Junction extending to Downtown Minturn.
Grouse Lake Trail Bridge and Trail Realignment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/06/2023  		Expected:08/2023
  		08/2024 Katherine Bazan
970-827-5181
katherine.bazan@usda.gov 
Description: Grouse Lake Trail (#2127), open to stock, hikers and bicycles has several water crossings. The Forest Service is proposing to construct 2 new trail bridges over the 1st and 4th stream crossing and realign 300 ft. of trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64015
Location: UNIT - East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Eagle. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grouse Lake Trail begins at the Grouse Creek Trailhead, located on US Highway 24, approximately one-half mile north of the Town of Minturn.
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:11/2023
  		06/2024 Marcus Dreux
970-468-5400
marcus.dreux@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
Aspen Snowmass 2023 CE Projects
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/13/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		09/2023 Monte Lutterman
970-404-3164
monte.lutterman@usda.gov 
Description: Aspen Skiing Company proposes to construct the Blue Grouse Ski Trail Connector and Vapor to Squeezy Bike Trail Connector, reroute the Summit Hiking Trail, and replace and realign the Cirque and Coneygame lifts.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64153
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within Aspen Skiing Company's existing special use permit area at Snowmass.
Castle Creek AML Safety Closure and Cabin Demolitions
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/15/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		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.
Segundo Lift Replacement, Sunlight Mountain Resort
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/18/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		08/2023 Monte Lutterman
970-404-3164
monte.lutterman@usda.gov 
Description: Sunlight Mountain Resort is proposing to replace the existing Segundo double chairlift, with a triple chairlift due to the aged nature of the current installation. The replacement lift will have a capacity of 1400 people per hour.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64138
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located within the Special Use Permit area for Sunlight Mountain Resort.
Special Use Authorization of Road 317.1D, Luttrell
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/16/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		08/2023 Michael Braudis
970-262-3481
michael.braudis@usda.gov 
Description: Issuance of a Special Use Authorization of road 317.1D per White River National Forest Travel Management Plan (2011 designation).
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE1/4SW1/4, S1/2SW1/4, and NW1/4SE1/4 sec. 13, unsurveyed; SE1/4SE1/4 sec. 14, unsurveyed T. 12 S., R. 87 W. 6TH P.M. Gunnison County. Forest Service Road (FSR) 317.1D is located in Gunnison County. The road runs parallel to Rock Creek and it intersects FSR 317.1, Paridise Basin Road.
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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
Milk Creek Large Wood and BDA Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/03/2023  08/2023 Robert Ramey
540-325-2327
robert.ramey@usda.gov 
Description: Whole, live spruce would be pulled down and yarded into the stream channel. Beaver dam analogs (BDAs) or similar may be constructed to improve stream hydrology and cutthroat habitat. Riparian plantings and rec modifications will complement.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63752
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Blanco Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Blanco. LEGAL - T2N R91W S8. Northeast of Meeker, Colorado, north off of Yellow Jacket Road (FS 250).
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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 		 Completed  Actual: 06/15/2023  07/2023 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.
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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
Coal Basin Methane Capture Research Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Research and Development  Completed  Actual: 06/21/2023  07/2023 Jennifer Schuller
970-404-3163
Jennifer.Schuller@usda.gov 
Description: Preliminary analysis to identify and quantify methane gas emission source locations within 5.2 square mile of Coal Basin to determine potential methane gas quality for future methane destruction or utilization projects.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64062
Location: UNIT - West Zone/Sopris Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Coal Basin is located approximately 4 miles west, northwest of Redstone, Colorado. The research site is spread over approximately 5.2 square miles of Coal Basin where previous coal mining occurred.
El Jebel Administrative Site, Upper Parcel, Conveyance Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land ownership management  Completed  Actual: 06/22/2023  08/2023 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
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 01/27/2023  		Expected:07/2023
  		08/2023 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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(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

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

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