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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 |
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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. | |||||
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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 04/2023 |
Expected:04/2023 |
05/2023 |
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 |
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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 |
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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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Nez Perce National Historic Trail Visitor Use Capacity Analysis EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 06/03/2022 |
Expected:10/2022 |
11/2022 |
Sandra Broncheau-Mcfarland 208-843-2353 sandra.broncheau-mcfarland@usda.gov |
| Description: This analysis identifies the visitor use capacity on National Forest System lands only, on the Nez Perce National Historic Trail to assist in the protection and management of trail resources.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62223 |
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| Location: UNIT - Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest All Units, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Custer Gallatin National Forest All Units, Shoshone National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming. COUNTY - Clark, Clearwater, Fremont, Idaho, Lemhi, Lewis, Nez Perce, Beaverhead, Blaine, Carbon, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Lewis and Clark, Missoula, Phillips, Ravalli, Stillwater, Wheatland, Yellowstone, Asotin, Wallowa, Park, Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Nez Perce National Historic Trail is approximately 2,184 miles, extending from the vicinity of Wallowa Lake in eastern Oregon to the Bear Paw Battlefield, about 16 miles south of Chinook, MT. | |||||
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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 |
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Caribou Prescribed Fire Restoration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 12/29/2021 |
Expected:04/2023 |
05/2023 |
Dylan Johnson 208-847-8936 dylan.johnson@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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Diamond Creek Forest Management EA *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 09/16/2022 |
Expected:07/2023 |
07/2023 |
Dylan Johnson 208-847-8936 dylan.johnson@usda.gov |
| Description: Treat up to 4,722 acres of vegetation through regeneration harvest, thinning, non-commercial stand improvement, and prescribed fire. Additionally, relocate approx. 3 miles of existing system roads and opening an inactive gravel pit for road material.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62739 |
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| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District, Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - T7S R44E, Sections 13, 24-28, 33-36; T8S R44E, Sections 1-4, 11-14, 24, 25, 36; T7S R45E, Sections 7-9, 15-22, 27-34; T8S R45E 3-10, 14-24, 26-35; and T9S R45E, Sections 2-6, 8-10, 15-17,19-22, 28. The project area is located in southeastern Idaho within the Webster Range, approximately 20 air miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho. | |||||
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Targhee National Forest Lynx Analysis Units EIS |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robert Mickelsen 208-557-5764 robbert.mickelsen@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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Ashton/Island Park Eight Allotment Range Grazing Analysis EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/05/2015 |
Expected:01/2024 |
01/2024 |
Kyle Moore 208-652-5417 kyle.moore@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ashton/Island Park Ranger District. | |||||
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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 |
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Kelly Canyon-Indian Creek Grazing Analysis EA *UPDATED* |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 04/24/2015 |
Expected:06/2023 |
06/2023 |
Blake Dory 208-374-5422 blake.dory@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Stoddard Creek Campground Road Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2023 |
Expected:05/2023 |
06/2023 |
Jarrod Hansen 208-652-1212 jarrod.hansen@usda.gov |
| Description: This project proposes to construct a road on the south side of the Stoddard Creek Campground to provide ingress/egress to the campground. This road is proposed to increase the safety of campers in the event of an emergency.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63145 |
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| Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the south end of the Stoddard Creek Campground on the Dubois Ranger District. | |||||
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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 |
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Crow Creek Pipeline Project Lower Valley Energy EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 04/26/2019 |
Expected:11/2022 Actual: 11/01/2019 |
04/2023 |
Michael Duncan 208-847-8935 michael.duncan@usda.gov |
| Description: Construct a fifty mile, eight inch natural gas pipeline between Bear Lake County and Afton, Wyoming. Approximately 20 miles of this pipeline would be on Forest Service lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52624 |
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| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Caribou. LEGAL - Townships 45 and 46 East, Ranges 9, 10, 11, and 13 South; multiple sections. A linear corridor (South to North) through; the East side of the Hell Hole IRA, through the Telephone Draw IRA, through the Muddy Pockets area, across Pruess Crk. and then paralleling the Crow Crk. Rd. | |||||
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Crow Creek Pipeline Project Lower Valley Energy SEIS EIS *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 10/24/2022 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2023 |
Expected:11/2023 |
11/2023 |
Robert Mickelsen 208-557-5764 robbert.mickelsen@usda.gov |
| Description: Construct a fifty mile, eight inch natural gas pipeline between Bear Lake County and Afton, Wyoming. Approximately 20 miles of this pipeline would be on Forest Service lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63218 |
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| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. A linear corridor (South to North) through; the East side of the Hell Hole IRA, through the Telephone Draw IRA, through the Muddy Pockets area, across Pruess Crk. and then paralleling the Crow Crk. Rd. | |||||
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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 |
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Cottonwood Gallery Forest Habitat Protection Snake River Fences and Corral CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Land ownership management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 02/07/2023 |
Expected:04/2023 |
05/2023 |
Greg Hanson 208-542-5808 greg.hanson@usda.gov |
| Description: Project proposes to exclude cattle from a portion of the South Fork of the Snake River riparian area to improve habitat and comply with a change in management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49114 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - T 1N R 42 E Sec12 &13 T1N R 43E Sec 19 . Project area is located about 2 miles south of Swan Valley, ID along the lower reaches of Paawahan'to'I Naokwaide Creek where it flows into the South Fork of the Snake River. | |||||
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Fleming Canyon Trail (#4079) Reroute CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2023 |
Expected:06/2023 | 07/2023 |
Colby Jacobson 208-547-1106 colby.jacobson@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Rainey Creek Trail Bridges CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 01/26/2023 | 06/2023 |
Colby Jacobson 208-547-1106 colby.jacobson@usda.gov |
| Description: The project proposes to install 5 bridges at creek crossings on the Rainey Creek Trail. The proposed bridges would stop further damage to the stream channel and provide a way for users to safely cross the creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63182 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located about 6 miles east, northeast of Swan Valley, ID in the Rainey Creek drainage. | |||||
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Rainey Creek Vegetation Restoration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tracy Hollingshead 208-523-1412 tracy.hollingshead@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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Eagle Creek Trail Maintenance Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 03/17/2023 | 06/2023 |
Dell Transtrum 208-547-1106 dtranstrum@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve watershed & trail conditions by relocating 0.5 miles of FSTrail 451 out of the riparian/flood zone to eliminate up to 8 stream crossings and remove non-functioning culverts, and installing bottomless arch culverts on 2 trail/stream crossings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62599 |
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| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Eagle Creek Trail (FST 451) lies in the Eagle Creek Drainage east of Wayan. It originates at a parking area and proceeds East and North, following the North Fork of Eagle Creek. | |||||
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Husky 1 - North Dry Ridge Mine EIS *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 11/18/2022 |
Expected:04/2023 |
05/2023 |
Bryan Fuell 208 5471101 bryan.fuell@usda.gov |
| 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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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Jackknife Reciprocal Road Easements CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2023 |
Expected:05/2023 | 05/2023 |
Bryan Fuell 208 5471101 bryan.fuell@usda.gov |
| 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. | |||||
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Tincup Mountain Trailhead (NFS Trail 467) CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 02/09/2023 | 06/2023 |
Dell Transtrum 208-547-1106 dtranstrum@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tincup Mountain Trailhead project proposes to reconstruct and expand the parking area and trailhead that provides access to the popular Tincup Mountain Trail, NFS Trail 467.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62803 |
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| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Caribou. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Tincup Mountain Trail (NFS Trail 467) originates on the north side of Highway 34 just east of Pine Bar Campground and just west of Bear Canyon. | |||||
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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 |
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Grand Targhee 2018 Master Development Plan Projects EIS *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management - Facility management - Road management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/26/2020 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2023 |
Expected:12/2023 |
12/2023 |
Don Dressler 970-827-5715 donald.dressler@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 |
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| 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. | |||||
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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 |
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Lead Draw Recreation Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/11/2022 |
Expected:06/2023 |
06/2023 |
Chris Colt 208-236-7500 comments-intermtn-caribou-targhee-westside@usda.gov |
| Description: Improve the recreational experience for all users of the Lead Draw area by providing recreation infrastructure, trailhead signage, and rerouting the 1.7 mile single track Lead Draw Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62876 |
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| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Lead Draw area is located about 10 miles south of Pocatello, ID. | |||||
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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 |
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| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area located approximately 8 air miles southwest of Pocatello, Idaho. | |||||
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