Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2024 to 06/30/2024
Bridger-Teton 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
-  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  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 12/20/2023
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		01/2025 Jennifer McRae
505-377-3145
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
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
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  Completed  Actual: 02/06/2024  02/2024 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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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Amendments to Land Management Plans Regarding Sage-grouse Conservation
EIS
 - 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
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)  

R4 - Intermountain Region  
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 07/2024  		Expected:11/2027  01/2028 Dominique Brough
307 739-5508
Dominique.Brough@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
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 of the 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60949
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

           *UPDATED* 		- Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/27/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		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
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 04/2024  		Expected:06/2024  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
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  Completed  Actual: 02/23/2024  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
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 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/11/2022  		Expected:04/2024
  		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
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
Curtis Canyon Road and Campground Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/31/2023  		Expected:04/2024
  		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
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
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2024  		Expected:11/2024
  		06/2025 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
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  On Hold  N/A  N/A 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
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:
Objection Period Legal Notice 01/11/2024  		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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64355
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.
Melody Ranch Reciprocal Easement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/18/2023  		Expected:03/2024
  		03/2024 Alyssa Milo
307-739-5597
Alyssa.Milo@usda.gov 
Description: A reciprocal easement between the United States and Melody Ranch Investments I LLC to maintain historic public access to NFS lands between Game Creek and Wilson Canyon.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65630
Location: UNIT - Jackson Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Section 27, T.40N., R.116W., 06. South of Jackson, WY off of Highway 191.
Upper Gros Ventre Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/29/2022  		Expected:06/2024
  		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
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 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/11/2022  		Expected:04/2024
  		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
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 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/17/2022  		Expected:04/2024
  		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
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:05/2024
  		05/2024 Wade Froseth
307-367-4236
Wade.Froseth@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
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

           *UPDATED* 		- 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
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
Location: UNIT - Pinedale Ranger District. STATE - Wyoming. COUNTY - Sublette. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southern Wind River Range.
New Fork Lake Dam Project
EA
 - 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
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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2024  		Expected:03/2025  06/2025 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
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:12/2024
  		07/2025 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 FR 370637.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58615
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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