Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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 - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Buffalo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Greys River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Kemmerer Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 12/2023 |
Expected:01/2025 | 01/2025 |
Jennifer Ruyle 520-388-8351 jennifer.mcrae@usda.gov |
Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356 |
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Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units). | |||||
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 |
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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: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2023 |
Expected:09/2023 |
01/2024 |
Laura Conway 406-802-4317 laura.conway@usda.gov |
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450 |
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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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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Amendments to Land Management Plans Regarding Sage-grouse Conservation EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 08/02/2019 |
Expected:12/2020 |
01/2021 |
John Shivik 801-625-5667 john.shivik@usda.gov |
Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52904 |
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Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado. | |||||
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Bridger-Teton National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Bridger-Teton National Forest Plan Revision EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 01/2024 |
Expected:11/2026 | 01/2027 |
Mary Cernicek 307-739-5564 mary.cernicek@usda.gov |
Description: Phase 1 of the forest's Land Management Plan revision starts with a draft Assessment document and includes additional required documents as well. Following public review, a draft revised Forest Plan proposal will be produced in 2024, beginning NEPA.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63628 |
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Location: UNIT - Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Park, Sublette, Teton, Fremont, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Wyoming counties of Lincoln, Sublette, Teton, Fremont and Park. | |||||
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Bridger-Teton National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Dell Creek and Forest Park Elk Feedgrounds: Long-Term Special Use Permits EIS *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/01/2023 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2025 |
Expected:04/2025 |
04/2025 |
Randall Griebel 307-739-5537 randall.griebel@usda.gov |
Description: Wyoming Game & Fish Commission requested continued use Dell Creek and Forest Park feedgrounds for their long-term winter elk feeding activities. Elk are fed hay between mid-Nov thru April. The Draft EIS is available. Comments due Jan. 16, 2024.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60949 |
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Location: UNIT - Greys River Ranger District, Big Piney Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette, Lincoln. LEGAL - Dell Creek: N 1/2 and SW 1/4 of Sec 14, T33N, R113W. Forest Park: NW1/4 and SW1/4 of Sec 21, NW1/4 and NE1/4 of Sec 28, T33N, R116W, 6th Meridian. Dell Creek feedground:about 4 miles east on Dell Creek Road (FS Rd 30600) from Hwy 191/189, in Bondurant. Forest Park: 33 miles south on Greys River Road (FS Rd 10138) from Alpine, Wyoming. | |||||
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Bridger-Teton National Forest, Buffalo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Rosie's Ridge Repeater Replacement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/27/2023 |
Expected:01/2024 |
07/2024 |
Mariah Radue 307-739-5421 Mariah.Radue@usda.gov |
Description: The Bridger-Teton proposes to install a new radio repeater on Rosie's Ridge. Teton County, WY would continue to use the existing repeater.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65202 |
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Location: UNIT - Buffalo Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SW1/4SW1/4 sec, 29, T. 45 N., R. 112 W., 6th Principal Meridian. | |||||
Wilderness Estates Emergency Egress Route CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2024 |
Expected:03/2024 | 07/2024 |
Jason Wilmot 307-739-5542 jason.wilmot@usda.gov |
Description: Residents have requested a permit to brush out a quarter-mile historic two-track route from a private subdivision inholding to Highway 287, east of Moran. This project is in inventoried roadless area, but route would be emergency use only.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62364 |
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Location: UNIT - Buffalo Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - T45N, R113W, S29. East of Moran, WY, in Teton County. | |||||
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Bridger-Teton National Forest, Greys River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Greys River Range Improvements 2021-22 CE *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2021 |
Expected:02/2024 |
05/2024 |
Brad Jacobson 307-885-5300 brad.jacobson@usda.gov |
Description: The permittees propose to build two drift fences on the Grover- Blaney allotment, a corral extension on Spring Creek Allotment and one wing addition to corrals on Little Greys Allotment to improve livestock distribution and collection during round up
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59944 |
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Location: UNIT - Greys River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations across Greys River District. | |||||
Greys River Roadside Vegetation Treatments CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/11/2022 |
Expected:02/2024 |
07/2024 |
Timothy Sherwin 307-877-5100 Timothy.Sherwin@usda.gov |
Description: The district proposes various treatments to increase fuel breaks along busy roads. These treatments support fire management that is economically efficient, responsive to land management objectives and provides for public and firefighter safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61828 |
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Location: UNIT - Greys River Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various units along Greys River Road FS10138, Little Greys River Road FS 10124 and Grover Park Road FS10081. | |||||
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Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Astoria Bridge Replacement CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/29/2023 | 10/2023 |
Mariah Radue 307-739-5421 Mariah.Radue@usda.gov |
Description: The Snake River Sporting Club Improvement and Service District proposes to replace the existing damaged bridge with a new two-lane bridge, about 28 ft wide and 375 ft long.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64525 |
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Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - T39N R166W Sec. 32 Sixth Principal Meridian. About 3 miles southwest of Hoback Junction. | |||||
Big Munger Trail - Upper Reroutes CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 11/02/2023 | 07/2024 |
Timothy Farris 307-739-5414 timothy.farris@usda.gov |
Description: The Jackson Ranger District proposes to realign sections of the Big Munger Trail to lower grades, as well as furrow in the deep sections of trail and add new drainage to prevent future erosion, in partnership with Crosscut Trails and Forestry.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63733 |
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Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - T39N R116W Sec. 5, 6, 8, 17, Sixth Principal Meridan. About 8.5 airmiles south of Jackson, WY on the Big Munger Trail. | |||||
Curtis Canyon Road and Campground Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/31/2023 |
Expected:03/2024 |
05/2024 |
Linda Merigliano 307-739-5428 linda.merigliano@usda.gov |
Description: The Jackson RD proposes multiple projects in the Curtis Canyon area. It includes improving the drainage and surface on NFS Rd 30445, expanding the developed campground, and relocating the Goodwin Lake trail and trailhead. Comment period closed 3/3/23
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63443 |
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Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - T41N R115W Sec. 12-17, 22-23 6th Principal Meridian. Approximately 6 miles northeast of Jackson, WY between the National Elk Refuge and the Gros Ventre Wilderness. | |||||
E-Bike Use Designation on Select Jackson Area Trails
EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/28/2023 |
Expected:04/2024 |
06/2024 |
Timothy Farris 307-739-5414 timothy.farris@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to allow Class 1 e-bikes on 28 miles of existing trails, currently open to mountain bikes in the summer, in the Teton Pass area and extend the season of e-bikes use on trails in Horsetail Crk & Munger Mtn area. Scoping comments ended 10/30.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64890 |
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Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trails are on the Jackson Ranger District, in the (1) Teton Pass area, (2) Horse Creek Trail area in the Gros Ventre, and (3) the Munger Mountain area. | |||||
Gros Ventre Corridor Livestock Trailing (formerly Robinson Trailing) CE *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2020 |
Expected:02/2024 |
04/2024 |
Martina Keil 307-543-3909 martina.keil@usda.gov |
Description: Livestock trailing activities along Gros Ventre Road to private lands. May include temporary facilities and overnighting of herd on USFS lands. This review covers potential trailing requests from different operators. Each requires specific plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58044 |
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Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gros Ventre Road, outside Kelly, WY. | |||||
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Recreation Enhancements Project - 2023 EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 07/01/2023 |
Expected:04/2024 |
04/2024 |
Mariah Radue 307-739-5421 Mariah.Radue@usda.gov |
Description: Project proposal: replace Sublette lift; construct and modify ski runs, traverses, terrain parks, and visitor-service facilities; develop summer recreation opportunities; avalanche control infrastructure; fuels reduction. Comments closed on 7/31/23.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64355 |
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Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Sixth principal meridian, T42N R117W Sections 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24. Adjacent to Teton Village, 8 mi northest of Jackson, WY. | |||||
Upper Gros Ventre Wildlife Habitat Enhancement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/29/2022 |
Expected:02/2024 |
09/2024 |
Ashley Egan 307-739-5416 ashley.egan@usda.gov |
Description: To utilize prescribed burning for the regeneration of aspen stands, reinvigoration of forb communities, and the maintenance of grassland meadows in year-round habitat, winter range, and migration routes for a variety of big game species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58474 |
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Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gros Ventre Drainage. Head of Haystack Creek, near Bear Paw Pass. | |||||
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Bridger-Teton National Forest, Kemmerer Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Kemmerer Roadside Fuels Treatments CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/11/2022 |
Expected:02/2024 |
07/2024 |
Timothy Sherwin 307-877-5100 Timothy.Sherwin@usda.gov |
Description: The district proposes various treatments to increase fuel breaks along busy roads. These treatments support fire management that is economically efficient, responsive to land management objectives and provides for public and firefighter safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61830 |
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Location: UNIT - Kemmerer Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along FS Roads 10432, 10072, 10071, 10069, 10159, 10156. | |||||
Porcupine Creek Vegetation Treatment CE *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/17/2022 |
Expected:01/2024 |
08/2024 |
Timothy Sherwin 307-828-5100 Timothy.Sherwin@usda.gov |
Description: The forest, collaborating with BLM and WGFD, proposes to broadcast burn approx. 1400 acres to reduce conifer overstory and promote Aspen suckering. Desired vegetation conditions include reduced fuel loading and improved desirable wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61457 |
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Location: UNIT - Kemmerer Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T 28N, R118W, Sec 3,11,14,23,26,35. East of the Dry Fork of Smiths Fork River and west of Hobble Creek Campground, near Cokeville, Wyoming. | |||||
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Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Big Sandy WUI Hazardous Fuels Reduction CE *UPDATED* |
- Fuels management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/21/2023 |
Expected:02/2024 |
05/2024 |
Paul Swenson 307-367-4326 x5711 paul.swenson@usda.gov |
Description: Treat up to 3,000 ac to improve forest health, protect infrastructure and egress within the Big Sandy wildland-urban interface area and portion of the West Slope Winds roadless area. Actions include thinning, sanitation, salvage and pile burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64704 |
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Location: UNIT - Pinedale Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette. LEGAL - Not Applicable. About 20 miles southwest of Boulder, WY in the southern portion of the Wind River Range. | |||||
Elk Ridge Complex Rangeland Supplementation EA |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Chad Hayward 307-367-5723 steven.hayward@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to graze cattle on 4 former sheep allotments: Elk Ridge, Lime Creek, Rock Creek, and Tosi Creek. These allotments would be grazed by currently permitted cattle in the Upper Green River Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60020 |
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Location: UNIT - Pinedale Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West edge of Pinedale Ranger District, including small portion of the Gros Ventre Wilderness Area. | |||||
Grazing Authorization for Muddy Canyon Allotment EA |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Gary Hayward 307-367-5714 gary.hayward@usda.gov |
Description: Forest Service decided to close Temple Creek and Bunion Creek allotments and proposes to reauthorize livestock grazing on Muddy Canyon Allotment. This project is currently on hold.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45980 |
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Location: UNIT - Pinedale Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southern Wind River Range. | |||||
New Fork Lake Dam Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/26/2020 |
Expected:07/2024 |
07/2024 |
Kate Olsen 541-820-3818 kate.h.olsen@usda.gov |
Description: New Fork Lake Irrigation District has proposed to rehabilitate the New Fork Lake Dam at current location to meet statewide safety requirements and increase water storage to improve the availability of legally-secured water to downstream users.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57080 |
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Location: UNIT - Pinedale Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette. LEGAL - Not Applicable. New Fork Lake area east of Pinedale, WY. | |||||
Silver Lake Dam Rehabilitation EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2024 |
Expected:06/2025 | 07/2025 |
Justin Snyder 307 367 5740 justin.snyder@usda.gov |
Description: The Silver Lake Irrigation District has proposed to rehabilitate the dam, inside the Bridger Wilderness, that supplies the water under their state water rights. State engineers have rated the dam's hazard at high. Proposal to raise dam & outlet work.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62381 |
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Location: UNIT - Pinedale Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Silver Lake Dam is within, and pre-dates, the Bridger Wilderness Area on the south slope of the Wind River Mountains, east of Boulder, WY. | |||||
Union Pass Farm Bill Salvage Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/08/2022 |
Expected:03/2024 |
06/2024 |
Cole Julson 307-886-5317 Cole.Julson@usda.gov |
Description: Commercial timber harvests in a suite of silvicultural treatments using mechanized equipment; pre- and non-commercial thinning to improve stand condition, including whitebark restoration; aquatic organism passage and road re-alignnment on FR370637.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58615 |
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Location: UNIT - Pinedale Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Union Pass area north of Pinedale and south of Dubois, WY. | |||||
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