Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2022 to 03/31/2022
Caribou-Targhee 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, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Ashton/Island Park (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Dubois Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Montpelier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Palisades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Soda Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Teton Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest,  Westside 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.
Back To Top

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
johnashivik@fs.fed.us 
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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381
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.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee 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
Caribou Prescribed Fire Restoration Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/27/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Dylan Johnson
208-847-8936
dpjohnson@fs.fed.us 
Description: To improve the health and resiliency of vegetation communities and habitats in fire-dependent ecosystems across the portion of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest covered by the Caribou Revised Forest Plan.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59025
Location: UNIT - Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Caribou-Targhee National Forest covered by the Caribou Revised Forest Plan.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Proposed Targhee Revised Forest Plan Amendment
EIS
 - Land management planning  On Hold  N/A  N/A Robert Herzog
208-557-5764
robertdherzog@fs.fed.us 
Description: Proposes to amend the 1997 Revised Forest Plan for the Targhee portion of the Forest to address direction for "old-growth" and "late-seral" forested vegetation, snags and wildlife habitat for select cavity-nesting species.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=25461
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District, Teton Basin Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton, Teton, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Targhee portion of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Targhee National Forest Lynx Analysis Units
EIS
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 07/27/2018  		Expected:10/2021
  		10/2021 Robert Herzog
208-557-5763
robertdherzog@fs.fed.us 
Description: Utilize existing protocols and data to establish Lynx Analysis Units (LAUs) on the Targhee portion of the Forest. The LAUs and identified lynx habitat will be subject to the Northern Rockies Lynx Management Direction.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40275
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District, Teton Basin Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton, Teton, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Targhee Planning Area of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Ashton/Island Park (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Ashton/Island Park Eight Allotment Range Grazing Analysis
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/05/2015  		Expected:02/2022
  		02/2022 Kyle Moore
208-652-5417
kdmoore@fs.fed.us 
Description: Analyze and disclose the effects of livestock grazing activities on the Fogg Butte, Ripley Butte, Bootjack, Grandview, Gerritt Meadows, West Lake, Antelope Park and Fall River Cattle and Horse (C&H) Allotments.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46241
Location: UNIT - Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ashton/Island Park Ranger District.
Fall River Electric 46 Line Replacement
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/06/2021  		Expected:12/2021
  		01/2022 Elizabeth Davy
208-652-1203
comments-intermtn-caribou-targhee-ashton-islandpark@usda.gov 
Description: The project aims to increase the capacity for electricity along the existing Fall River Electric 46 Line to meet increased electricity demands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60030
Location: UNIT - Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From the Mack's Inn Substation to Ashton Hill (approximately 27 mi.).
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Dubois 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 Flat Communication
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Curtis Neppl
208-652-1201
cjneppl@fs.fed.us 
Description: Special Use permits for communications facilities at the Big Flat Communication sites have expired and need to be renewed. The new permits will be issued for a period of 30 years.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53113
Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Sec. 26, T. 14 N., R36E.,in Clark County, Idaho. Big Flat located on a ridge west of Interstate 15, approximately 11 miles north of Spencer, Idaho.
Eastside Trailhead Improvements
CE
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Jeffrey Liday
208-374-5422 ext. 119
jliday@fs.fed.us 
Description: Relocate trailheads or perform heavy maintenance at the Bear Gulch, Coal Mine, Pete Creek & Trail Creek trailheads to improve safety and reduce erosion/ sediment loading to streams. Expand surface area and add barriers if needed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35744
Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - 019 – Bear Gulch T14N R3W S4NWCorner, 023- Coal Mine T14N R3W S24NWCorner, 010- Pete Creek T14N R4W S23SE Corner, and 029- Trail Creek T14N R3W S4SE corner. Trailheads at the end of forest service roads 019- Bear Gulch, 023- Coal Mine, 010- Pete Creek, and 029- Trail Creek.
Kelly Canyon-Indian Creek Grazing Analysis
EA
 - Grazing management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/24/2015  		Expected:05/2022
  		06/2022 Steven Cox
208-555-7113
stevenrcox@fs.fed.us 
Description: The purpose of this analysis is to reauthorize livestock grazing and to ensure management is conducted in a manner that maintains and/or moves the natural resources of the project area toward desired conditions and Revised Forest Plan objectives
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46821
Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark, Lemhi. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The allotments are located on National Forest System lands in the Middle Creek and Crooked Creek areas west-northwest of Dubois, Idaho.
Kilgore Gold Exploration
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 11/12/2021  11/2021 Diane Wheeler
208-516-6297
comments-intermtn-caribou-targhee-dubois@usda.gov 
Description: Excellon Idaho Gold proposes to conduct exploration activities under a multi-year approach. This will include some road construction and the use of existing roads in the project area to support exploration activities.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58910
Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Sections 16-21 and 28-30 of Township 13 North, Range 38 East, Boise Meridian. Drilling would occur in the Mine Ridge, Gold Ridge, Prospect Ridge, and Dog Bone target areas identified by Excellon Idaho Gold.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Montpelier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bear Lake West Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Restoration Projects
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/09/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		07/2022 Rebecca Phelps
208-847-0375
comments-intermtn-caribou-targhee-montpelier@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to treat approximately 2,984 acres (2,510 forested acres, 179 non-forested acres, and 295 woodland acres) within the project area. Treatment types may include harvest, fuel modification zones, and prescribed burn.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61071
Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bear Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located on the southern end of Bear Lake Count, approximately 2.5 miles west of Fish Haven, ID.
Montpelier Aspen Retention Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  On Hold  N/A  N/A Devon Green
208-547-1116
dhgreen@fs.fed.us 
Description: A variety of low impact vegetation treatments (such as hand thinning) designed to remove sub-dominate conifers in existing aspen stands. Goal is to improve aspen stands by stimulating regeneration and subsequently improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44161
Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Montpelier Ranger District.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Palisades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
East Palisades Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 10/08/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		07/2022 Deborah Flowers
208-354-6630
dmflowers@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Palisades Ranger District proposes to use a combination of mechanical fuel removal techniques and prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuels on approximately 2,416 acres of National Forest System Lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59120
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T1S, R45E Sec 13-14, & 23-25; T1S, R46E Sec 16-21, & 28-34; and T2S R46E Sec 4-6 & 8-9, Boise Meridian, Bonneville County, Idaho. The project area is located north and east of the Palisades Reservoir south of Irwin, Idaho and includes Big Elk Creek, Booth Canyon, Dry Canyon, Blowout Canyon, Jack Branch Canyon, and Indian Creek.
Fleming Canyon Trail (#4079) Reroute
CE
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2019  		Expected:04/2020  08/2020 David Woodcock
208-523-1412
dwoodcock@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action would utilize an old sheep herder trail that is already on a fairly sustainable grade and would take minimal work to bring it up to Forest Service standard for a trail class 3 single track motorized trail.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49117
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located in the Big Holes Subsection of the Palisades Ranger District, situated at the base of Piney Peak and at the head of the North Fork of Pine Creek drainage.
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort Lift Replacement Project
CE
 - Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/26/2021  		Expected:06/2021
  		07/2021 Sean McGinness
307-739-5415
sean.mcginness@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Kelly Canyon Ski Resort to remove Lift 1, a decades old, double seat, fixed grip aerial tramway and replace with a new fixed grip, triple seat, aerial tramway. ]
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60167
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kelly Canyon Ski Resort Special Use Permit Area.
Lake Canyon Trail (FS#206) Project
CE
 - Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2019  		Expected:04/2020  06/2020 David Woodcock
208-523-1412
dwoodcock@fs.fed.us 
Description: Reroute approx. 3/10 of a mile at head of canyon putting it on a grade of 5 to 10%. Close and rehab old segment to eliminate eroding section of trail. Reroute 2/10 of a mile at mid trail to eliminate rock hazards.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49118
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Sec. 15, 16, 22, 23, 26, and 27, T1N, R45E. Big Hole Subsection: Palisades Creek Drainage, 11 miles SE of Swan Valley Idaho.
Rainey Creek Restoration at Swan Valley Work Center
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/06/2020  		Expected:03/2020
  		08/2020 Corey Lyman
208-557-5838
corey.lyman@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed project is restore natural stream function on 1,840 feet (0.35 miles) of lower Rainey Creek on National Forest lands within the Swan Valley Work Center.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57508
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T1N, R43E, Section 1. Rainey Creek, tributary of South Fork Snake River, within the Caribou-Targhee Swan Valley Work Center, located on Ranger District Rd. in Swan Valley, Idaho.
Rainey Creek Vegetation Restoration Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Deborah Flowers
208-354-6630
dmflowers@fs.fed.us 
Description: Use prescribed fire and mechanical thinning to improve the vegetative/brush diversity and resilience within juniper and mountain mahogany. Reduce hazardous fuels adjacent to private property and along the Rainey Creek road for public safety.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42907
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township: 2N Range: 44E Sections: 14, 15, 20 - 29 This project is located 2 miles east of Swan Valley.
Snake River Allotment Corral and Fence Changes
EA
 - Grazing management
- Land ownership management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Greg Hanson
208-542-5808
gehanson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Build a corral on the Flat Iron Unit of the Snake River Cattle Allotment, move one fence line to a better location and add a new fence to keep cattle off of BLM land adjacent to the allotment.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49114
Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T 1N R 42 E Sec12 &13 T1N R 43E Sec 19 . The coral and fences will be along the Snake River Road near Indian Creek and Squaw Creek.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Soda Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Caribou Basin Small-Scale Placer Mining Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  Completed  Actual: 10/05/2021  10/2021 Bryan Fuell
208 5471101
bfuell@fs.fed.us 
Description: This proposed action was developed in coordination with the cooperating agencies (IDWR, IDEQ, IDFG, and IDL) as well as with early outreach to local mining associations. The proposed action would allow for the approval of small-scale placer mining.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58237
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Townships 3 and 4 South, Range 44 East, Boise Meridian, on the SSRD in Bonneville County, Idaho. The project area is located approximately 39 air miles northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho and approximately 14 air miles west of Alpine, Wyoming in Caribou Basin.
Diamond Creek Reconnect Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Lee Mabey
208-557-5784
lmabey@fs.fed.us 
Description: The Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF) is seeking comments on a proposal to improve 0.8 miles of Diamond Creek below Stewart Canyon. Project is roughly 20 miles due east of Soda Springs Idaho.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57658
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is roughly 20 miles due east of Soda Springs Idaho.
Freeman Ridge/Husky 2 Exploration Plan
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  On Hold  N/A  N/A Matthew Wilson
208-478-6352
mmwilson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Exploration Drilling of 967 holes to gather information about phosphate reserves on portions of two Federal Phosphate Leases and three off lease areas. Overall disturbance is 168.0 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42793
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 20 miles north East of Soda Springs, Idaho on portions of Federal Phosphate Leases I-08194 (Freeman Ridge) and I-07942 (Husky Unit 2), as well as off-lease areas near these leases.
Husky 1 - North Dry Ridge Mine
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Minerals and Geology  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/23/2020
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		07/2022 Bryan Fuell
208 5471101
bfuell@fs.fed.us 
Description: An EIS is being prepared to address a mine and reclamation plan submitted by Itafos Conda, LLC for the proposed Husky 1 North Dry Ridge Phosphate Mine, approximately 16 miles northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37878
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - T. 7 S., R. 44 E., Sections: 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 33 & 34. T. 8 S., R. 44 E., Sections: 3, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15, 23, 24 & 25. T. 8 S., R. 45 E., Sections: 30, 31 & 32. Proposed mining operations would be located in Caribou County, ID; approximately 16 miles northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho.
Jackknife Reciprocal Road Easements
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2020  		Expected:09/2020  09/2020 Bryan Fuell
208 5471101
bfuell@fs.fed.us 
Description: Road Easement off of Jackknife Road to access Black Mountain
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast corner of Bonneville County Idaho off of Jackknife Road.
Lanes Creek Forest Management Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 10/07/2021  10/2021 Wayne Beck
208-847-8941
wbeck@fs.fed.us 
Description: The proposed action is to use commercial harvest, followed by stand tending activities to improve the overall health and resilience of forests in the project area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59392
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located approximately 25 air miles northeast of Soda Springs, ID, and approximately 12 miles west of Freedom, WY.
Soda Springs Aspen Retention Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  On Hold  N/A  N/A Devon Green
208-547-1116
dhgreen@fs.fed.us 
Description: A variety of low impact vegetation treatments (such as hand thinning) designed to remove sub-dominate conifers in existing aspen stands. Goal is to improve aspen stands by stimulating regeneration and subsequently improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43254
Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Bonneville, Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Soda Springs Ranger District.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Teton Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Grand Targhee 2018 Master Development Plan Projects
EIS
 - Recreation management
- Special use management
- Facility management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/26/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2022  		Expected:12/2022
  		12/2022 Rachel Franchina
208-354-2312
rachel.franchina@usda.gov 
Description: Adjust SUP/operational boundaries; install, replace, and realign lifts; glade, grade, and develop terrain; construct, improve and reclaim roads; expand snowmaking; build guest service facilities, construct trails; build recreation activity zones
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58258
Location: UNIT - Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Targhee Resort, near Alta, WY. Located eight miles northwest of the Grand Teton and 42 miles northwest of Jackson WY.
Back To Top

Caribou-Targhee National Forest,   Westside Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R4 - Intermountain Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Crestline Trailhead Relocation
EA
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A James Johnson
928-333-6311
james.s.johnson@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action is to obliterate the current Crestline Trailhead and quarter mile access road, Forest Road 333. The trailhead would be re-constructed in a new location immediately adjacent to Forest Road 001 (Scout Mountain Road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57212
Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Section 21 of T8S, R35E of the Boise Meridian. Crestline Trailhead Westside Ranger District Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Mink Creek Beaver Restoration Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/02/2021  		Expected:09/2021
  		09/2021 Chris Colt
208-236-7506
Christopher.Colt@usda.gov 
Description: Install Beaver Dam Analogs and Post-assisted Log Structures in select locations to facilitate beaver re-colonization and encourage their presence in the watershed. In their absence, mimic beaver activities on the landscape to improve riparian areas.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60603
Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area located approximately 8 air miles southwest of Pocatello, Idaho.
Stone King Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2022  		Expected:06/2022  07/2022 Arik Jorgensen
208-236-7540
comments-intermtn-caribou-targhee-westside@usda.gov 
Description: The Westside Ranger District proposes to treat up to 3,000 acres of vegetation. Treatments would use a mix of mechanical and prescribed fire methods to diversify the age class structure of vegetation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61219
Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - Portions of T6S R37E, Sec 33-35; Portions of T7S R37E, Sec 1-4, 10-15, 22-24; and Portions of T7S R38E, Sec 6, 7, 18-20, 29, and 30. The project area is located approximately 10 miles west of Chesterfield, ID.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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

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

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

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

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

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