Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
Western Area Power
Administration Right-of-Way
Maintenance and
Reauthorization Project
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/27/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2014
Expected:03/2014
04/2014
Christopher Wehrli
435-896-1053
clwehrli@fs.fed.us
Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado,
Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low
growth vegetation.
Location:
UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger
District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East
Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District,
Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District.
STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson,
Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
2014 Pro-Cycle Challenge
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
Neal Weierbach
719-553-1510
nweierbach@fs.fed.us
Description: 2014 Pro-Cycyle challenge is a professional bike race with 128 entrants. The course varies each year utilizing US
Highways, State and County roads as it crosses 4 National Forests this year between August 18 and 26.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2014
UNIT - South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia
Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Pikes Peak
Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Chaffee, Eagle, El Paso,
Gunnison, Park, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 2014 route is on the White River, Gunnison, Pike, San
Isabel and Arapahoe National Forests.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail Addition
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
Niccole Mortenson
970-874-6616
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
N/A
EA
Description: Relocate approximately 32 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail off of Forest Service roads.
Proposed trail location is at or near the actual divide. Up to 3 trail heads will be constructed along the new section
of trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31283
Location:
Wilson Peak Land Exchange
UNIT - Saguache Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Lujan Pass on the east to the LaGarita Wilderness on the west, Rio Grande and
GMUG National Forests.
- Land acquisition
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/22/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
01/2015
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Non-federal Parties propose to convey five separate parcels of non-federal land containing a total of
approximately 681 acres to the United States in exchange for four federal properties containing a total of
approximately 303 acres of equal value.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43154
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado.
COUNTY - Dolores, Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Non-federal: T41N, R10W, sec 4-5; T42N,
R10W, sec 31-33; T43N, R1E, sec 1-2 ; T41N, R9W, sec 3&10 ; T42N, R9W, sec 15, 21, 22 & 28
Federal: T42N, R9W, sec. 17, 20-22, 28; T42 N, R10, sec 18. Non-federal parcels: Upper Silver Pick Basin,Elk
Creek Basin, Cochetopa Creek, Yellow Mountain, and Alta Lakes. Federal parcels: near State Highway 145, Alta
Lakes and Wilson Mesa.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Forest)
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Forest)
Oil and Gas Leasing Revision
EIS
- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
Ryan Taylor
970-527-4131
rztaylor@fs.fed.us
N/A
Description: Revise 1993 Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Oil and Gas Leasing EIS decision to
address changed conditions, revised leasing stipulations, and land availability.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33481
Location:
Qwest Phone Lines
UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison
National Forests.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Consolidate Qwest Permits with other districts on GMUG.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32095
Location:
Spruce Beetle Epidemic and
Aspen Decline Management
Response
EIS
UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. Grand Mesa NF, Gunnison NF,
Uncompaghre NF.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
07/31/2013
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2014
Expected:02/2015
05/2015
Scott Williams
760-382-7371
scottwilliams@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 300,000 acres of forest have experienced mortality from insects and disease agents over the past
decade. This planning effort will allow us to act adaptively, proactively and efficiently to changing forest health
conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42387
Location:
UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Forest currently estimates that between 250,000-350,000 acres will be analyzed for both commercial harvest and
non-commercial treatments (mechanical and prescribed fire).
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Anderson Pit Development Plan - Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
N/A
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Refresh NEPA and Pit Development Plan
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27153
Location:
Blanche Park Reservoir Dam
Rehabilitation
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Anderson T12S R96W
section 3 & 10. Anderson Land End area.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/20/2012
Expected:05/2014
07/2014
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and construction of access route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13530
Location:
Collbran Development, Inc.,
Sewer Line Special Use Permit
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 11 S., R.
94 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 12 miles northeast of Cedaredge, CO. near Park Reservoir.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Issuance of a special use permit for an existing sewer line crossing the Collbran Job Corps Center lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43510
Location:
Collbran Valley Gas Gathering,
LLC, Special Use Permit
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95
W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2012
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of special use permit to Collbran Valley Gas Gathering, LLC, for approximately 1600 feet of existing
natural gas pipeline on the Collbran Job Corp Center
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43509
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95
W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Decommissing of Grand Mesa
Facilities
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
N/A
CE
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal of developed facilities at the Wild Rose Picnic ground and Crag Crest campground on the Grand Mesa.
Convert to trailheads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=17017
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Kannah Creek Area & Eggleston
Lake Area.
Decommissioning of Hell's Hole - Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
Expected:06/2014
09/2014
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: Decommissioning of Hell's Hole a user created ATV route. We would propose to use a small trail dozer to create
effective cross drainage, restore eroded gullies, and obscure the route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44199
Location:
Dominguez Canyon WS Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/14/2013
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T.13S. R.93W. Sec 34
& 35. On the Grand Mesa NF adjacent to the privately owned Patterson Reservoirs to the east. A gate from
the private to the forest is south of the beginning of the trail.
N/A
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Facility management
Description: Multi faceted project including Cold Spgs. Ranger Station, facilities work, 22 miles trail work.
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31210
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. North Uncompahgre NF,
Dominguez watershed.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Grand Mesa Metropolitan
District #2 Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissuance of a special use permit for approximately 1500 feet of 6-inch pipeline to transport backwash water
from the water treatment facility at Powderhorn Ski Area to private property because of change in name of
operating entity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43511
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Grand Valley Ranger District
Burn Blocks
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/25/2013
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 30, T. 11 S., R.
96 W., 6th P.M. Near Powderhorn Ski Area.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 01/09/2014
04/2014
CE
Luke Holguin
970-327-4261
lholguin02@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes to burn approximately 500-2000 acres per burn block per year of oakbrush and mixed
mountain shrub vegetation in important elk and deer habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42025
Location:
Hunter Reservoir Enlargement
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
District Wide.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2005
Expected:10/2014
08/2015
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9127
Location:
Internal Revenue Service
Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 27, T.11S.,
R.93W, 6th P.M. Approximately 11 miles south of Vega Reservoir.
- Land management planning
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 12/19/2013
02/2014
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a new special use permit to replace an expiring permit for a building tower and electronic equipment
on Lot L, Mesa Pint Communication site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42066
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 12 S., R.
97 W., 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
MESA POINT FUELS
REDUCTION
- Fuels management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Craig Warren
970-242-8211
cdwarren@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove hazardous fuels (live & dead) adjacent to the Mesa Point Communications facilities.
Location:
Mesa Point Road Users
Association Permit Reissuance
Project Contact
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Grand Mesa National
Forest T13S-R97W-NESW34. Grand Mesa National Forest. 38º 52' 38"N x 108º 13' 36"W.
- Land management planning
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/23/2014
02/2014
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a new FLPMA private road special use permit to replace an expiring permit for an access road to the
Mesa Pint Communications site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42064
Location:
Mika Ag FLPMA Private Road
Special Use Permit
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 12 S., R.
97 W, 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize landowner use of existing driveways accessing private land on Uncompahgre Plateau.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13526
Location:
Military Prk Development Plan
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 22, 23, 25, 27
& 36, T.50N, R. 16 W., and Sec. 1, T. 52 N., R 16 W., NMPM. Grand Mesa National Forest.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Refresh NEPA and Pit Development Plan
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32180
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S R96W Section 36.
Grand Mesa National Forest/ Military Park Trickle Park area.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
North Uncompahgre Trail
Development
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
N/A
EA
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: The Grand Valley Ranger District has received a proposal, including a map of proposed routes, from the Bookcliff
Rattlers Motorcycle club to add trail routes on the North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40778
Location:
North Uncompahgre Trail Links
and Construction
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Project location will be on the
Northern part of the Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Selected system trails offer limited public access and unsustainable construction across the Northern Unco pahgre
NF. Project improves public access and builds sustainable trails beyond scope and decisions of the 2002
Uncompahgre Travel Plan.
Location:
Pine Mountain Fence
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Various locations on North
Uncompahgre National Forest.
- Grazing management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/20/2012
Expected:03/2014
03/2014
Mike Surber
970-242-8211
msurber@fs.fed.us
Description: Pine Mountain Fence: Proposes to authorize construction of 1.0 miles of range fence for livestock management
purposes on the Uncompahgre National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31256
Location:
Pole Hill Re-route on Long
Canyon Trail #621
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections
19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
CE
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route of 0.3 miles of trail due to steep unsustainable section. A new route will be constructed approximately 0.5
miles with sustainable grades and with adequate drainage the old route will be decommissioned.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T49NR107W. On the
Uncompahgre NF, the southern trailhead of Long Canyon #621 is on FSR 411 Campbell Point Road. The section
of trail to be re-routed is approximately 0.2 miles north of the trailhead.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Powderhorn Mountain Bike
Trails
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/08/2013
Expected:03/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
CE
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Powderhorn Mountain Resort has proposed a 15 mile mountain bike trail system to be constructed within their
permit area located on the Grand Mesa National Forest. Construction would occur in 3 phases with phase 1
involving approx. 5 miles of trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40767
Location:
Re-Route of Young's Ditch
Trail #508
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 11S, R96W, Sections
29, 30, 31 & 32. The project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa National Forest within the
Powderhorn Ski Resort permit boundary.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/20/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
CE
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route of Young's Ditch Trail #508- from the ditch bank to a new location.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43209
Location:
Surface Creek Trail
Decommissioning
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11SR93W. The
southern trailhead will be N of Kenney Creek resevoir off FSR 260. The new route will run NW of Young's Lake on
FSR 279. The old route will be gated for the ditch owners to administer their ditch.
- Recreation management
Cancelled
CE
N/A
N/A
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: This project was cancelled because it was a duplicate. The correct Project ID is 42068 Surface Creek Trail
Decommissioning CE.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42069
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 1,2 and 12,
T.12 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management
Project
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Cindi Range
970-242-8211
crange@fs.fed.us
N/A
EA
Description: Re-condition the surface of Trickel Park Road # 121 from Alexander Lake Lodge to the North Forest Boundary.
Includes one mile of new pavement from the intersection with FDR #123 to East Crag Crest Trailhead
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8628
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Grand Mesa National
Forest. Trickel Park Road # 121 from GM Visitor Center to North Forest Boundary near the town of Collbran.
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
USDI Bureau of Reclamation
Parking Area and Storage Shed
Permit
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of a special use permit to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)for a parking area and storage shed located
on Collbran Job Corps Center land. This action is needed because of the Congressionally-ordered jurisdicational
change.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43508
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
- Special use management
CE
Actual: 02/04/2014
03/2014
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95
W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Alvarez Easement
Completed
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:09/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Access to private land near Sargents, CO
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38594
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E,
NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Barret
- Fuels management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
10/2014
Pat Medina
970-641-0471
pmedina@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is to perform timber stand improvement and prescribed burning to improve range and wildlife habitat and
reduce natural fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34519
Location:
CBMR Mountain Bike Trail
Construction
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T47 and 48N, R3E,
NMPM. Project area is south of Doyleville,CO on National Forest between Big Hill and Lion¿s Head.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/30/2013
CE
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
Tambi Gustafson
970-642-4417
tkgustafson@fs.fed.us
Description: A beginner mountain bike trail in the Smith Hill Area, a down hill trail in the Uley's Cabin Area, and an extension of
Pyscho Rocks Trail would be constructed with the use of a rubber tracked machine and hand construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42195
Location:
Cochetopa Hills Vegetation
Management Project
EA
Art Haines
06/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:05/2014
970-641-0471
- Forest products
Objection Period Legal Notice
ahaines@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
08/08/2013
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: This project will provide forest management at a landscape scale in the Cochetopa Hills portion of the Gunnison
Ranger District to meet various Forest Plan objectives.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31646
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Within CBMR permit
boundary. Within CBMR permit Boundary.
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T44N, R2,3&4 E; T45N,
R2,3,4E; T46N, R2,3,4E; T47N, R2,3,4E; NMPM. The Cochetopa Hills portion of the Gunnison Ranger District
(Highway 114 corridor).
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Crested Butte Ranger Station
Administrative Site Sale
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Land ownership management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 14 S., R. 86 W., 6th
P.M. Sec. 3. The 125 foot x 125 foot property consists of five lots within the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado.
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/16/2013
Expected:05/2014
08/2014
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Description: Install/construct 52'x4' trail bridge with a set of engineered abutments with concrete bearings over Cement Creek
on the Deadman Gulch Trail NFST #420
Location:
Lake Irwin Campground
Improvement Project
John Almy
970-874-6644
jmalmy@fs.fed.us
Description: The GMUG NF is proposing to put up the Crested Butte Administrative Site for competitive sale in 2014. The .359
acre property was purchased by warranty deed in 1937. The 125 x 125 foot property consists of five lots within the
Town of Crested Butte.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43864
Location:
Deadman Trail Bridge
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S R84W Section 8.
Project is east, southeast of Crested Butte CO in the Cement Creek drainage. The proposed bridge crosses
Cement Creek.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Ray Rossman
970-642-4435
rrossman@fs.fed.us
Description: The Gunnison Ranger District seeks to rehabilitate and reconstruct the Lake Irwin recreation area through funding
from the Forest Service Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Currently this is not a top priority on the CIP
schedule.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34637
Location:
Lower Cement Creek Trail
Project
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Lake Irwin Recreation Area is located approximately 7.5 miles from Crested Butte at Lake Irwin.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/11/2013
CE
*NEW LISTING*
05/2014
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Description: Extend the existing Lower Cement Creek Trail NFST #636 approximately .7 miles parallel to the very busy NFSR
740.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
Expected:05/2014
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cement
Creek drainage parallel to Cement Creek Road NFSR 740 (R 85w, T 14s, Section 24).
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Lujan Precommercial Thinning
CE
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 03/13/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
Art Haines
970-642-4423
ahaines@fs.fed.us
Description: Precommercial thinning of 30 acres of young lodgepole pine stand to maintain acceptable growth rates and forest
health. Site is accessible on an existing road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41870
Location:
Lujan Precommercial Thinning
CE-Duplicate
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - SW 1/4 of Section 8,
T.46N, R.4E, NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. Site on the ridgeline at the head of Lujan Creek, three miles
north of North Pass (Colo Hwy 114).
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Art Haines
970-641-0471
ahaines@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is cancelled because it was a duplicate. The correct Project ID is 41870 Lujan Precommercial Thinning
CE.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41869
Location:
Meridian and Snodgrass
Rangeland Analysis
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - SW 1/4 of Section 8,
T.46N, R.4E, NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. Site on the ridgeline at the head of Lujan Creek, three miles
north of North Pass (Colo Hwy 114).
- Grazing management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2014
EA
Expected:11/2014
07/2015
Mark Hatcher
970-642-4410
mchatcher@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will analyze whether to graze or not graze the Snodgrass and Meridian Allotments. If grazing is
selected how that grazing will be carried out. The proposed alternative includes placing the Snodgrass Allotment
into the Gothic Allotment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30751
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T. 13S., R. 86W., Secs.
14,15,23. The allotments are located immediately adjacent and west of the town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Milk Creek Trail Project
- Recreation management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/25/2013
Expected:03/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
03/2015
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of approx. ½ mile of new trail to relocate trail off of private land and to ford Marshall Creek in order to
avoid an unsafe bridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38998
Location:
Reissuance of expiring Special
Use Permits
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T47, 48N, R 5E,
Sections 1, 36. Near Marshall Creek and Milk Creek approx.. 4 miles southeast, east of Sargents, CO. on the
Gunnison National Forest.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2012
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
CE
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
Description: Road access to private lands District wide
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30535
Location:
Replacement of Spring Creek
Pass public toilet on National
Forest System lands
CE
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - District Wide. District
Wide.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2014
- Watershed management
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
- Facility management
Description: Replace existing vault toilet at Spring Creek Pass Day Use Area
09/2014
Ray Rossman
970-642-4435
rrossman@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42517
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE1/4 Section 35,
T.43N., R.3W., NMPM. Spring Creek Pass on SH149.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Samora Tree Planting
CE
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Completed
Actual: 03/13/2014
Project Contact
07/2014
Art Haines
970-642-4423
ahaines@fs.fed.us
Description: Tree planting of 19 acres in two units with Douglas-fir to bring tree stocking up to Forest Plan standards. Sites are
accessible on existing roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41871
Location:
Spring Creek Reservoir Flume
And/Or Gauging Station
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - NE 1/4 of Section 23,
T.46N, R.3E, NMPM, Saguache Cty, CO and SW 1/4 of SEction 11, T.46N, R.3E, NMPM, Saguache Cty, CO.
Samora unit is 15-acre stand at head of Samora Creek north of Colo. Hwy 114; Wolverine unit is 4-acre stand at
head of Wolverine Gulch north of Colo. Hwy 114.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Catherine Mask
970-641-0471
cmask@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
Description: Installation of flume and/or gauging station downstream from the dam.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38628
Location:
Tri State Skito - Crested Butte
Permit
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 6, T14S, R83W,
6th PM. Spring Creek Reservoir.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/05/2013
Expected:08/2014
CE
09/2014
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue permit for existing HS KV transmission line
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42492
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N R1E Sec 20, 21,
29, 30 and 31. Crested Butte.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Blixt Road Reciprocal ROW
project.
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/20/2013
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reciprocal right-of-way project on the Blixt Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41326
Location:
Bucktail Creek Rx
CE
Carr and Waddle Ditch
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.42N.,
R.9W., Sec. 36 ..... N.M.P.M., T.42N., R.8W., Sec. 30. Blixt Road (NEST 508.1A) located northeast of the town of
Ophir. Blixt Road leaves the Ophir Pass Road.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Cancelled
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Funding for NEPA isn't available until further notice.
N/A
N/A
Curtis Keetch
208-374-5422
ckeetch@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39404
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along
Delta-Nucla Road #503 up to current Glencoe Rx burn boundary. Along motorized trail #659 along Bucktail
Drainage.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Special Use Permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35269
Location:
Freudenberg Special Use
Permit
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.43N.,
R.9W., Sec. 18, 19, and 30. This ditch diverts water out of the East Fork of Deep Creek.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/23/2013
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: To bury approx. 2000 linear feet of 3 inch plastic pipe to supply irrigation water to private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43433
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 44 N., R.
13 W., Sec. 28: NW1/4NE1/4,NE1/4NW1/4. South of the town of Norwood in the Naturita Division of the
Uncompahgre National Forest. Project located off of Thunder Road.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Naturita Fuels Management
Project
CE
Pickens Forest Road Easement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:06/2014
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
- Fuels management
Description: This is a wildland urban Interface Fire Hazard reduction.
Project Contact
08/2014
Corey Robinson
970-327-4261
cdrobinson@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34879
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, San Miguel. LEGAL - T43 and
44N and R13 and 14W. Southwest of Norwood, CO.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2013
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Road Easement to access private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41310
Location:
Priest Lake Improvement
Project
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.46N.,
R.11W., Sections 22, 23, & 27, Montrose County, Colorado. Forest Road Easement issued off of the Hanks Valley
Road.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Matthew Dare
970-874-6651
mdare@fs.fed.us
Description: Priest Lake Dam Reconstruction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31809
Location:
Special Order - Telluride
Camping
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W Sec. 8
NE1/4. Located approximately 15 miles south of Telluride, CO along Forest Service Road # 628.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
CE
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Katherine Peckham
970-327-4261
kpeckham@fs.fed.us
Description: The Special Order for camping restrictions in the Telluride area to be extended for another three years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42124
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T43N, R9W. See
attached Exhibits - A through G.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Swamp Canyon Road Permit
- Special use management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/31/2012
Expected:05/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2014
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Special Use road permit for motorized access on an exiting road and trail in Swamp Canyon
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38510
Location:
Telluride Regional Airport
Embankment Fill Project
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - NMPM, T.42N., R.9W.,
Sec. 36/T.41N., R.9W., Sec.1. Swamp Canyon road south of the Town of Ophir.
- Special area management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/23/2013
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: To re-contour and reseed approximately 1.50 acres of National Forest System lands that was utilized in past
construction activities. This will prevent the ponding that is now occurring and is attacting birds and wildlife which is
a threat to aircraft
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43437
Location:
Ute Cemetery STA
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 43 N., R.
10 W., Sec. 36. National Forest System lands south of the Telluride Regional Airport.
- Land acquisition
Completed
Actual: 07/29/2013
03/2014
CE
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Interchange of 4.32 acres under the STA encroachments category.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38025
Location:
Wales Private Road Easement
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - N.M.P.M. T.46N.,
R.13W., Sec. 2 & 3 Montrose, County. Cottonwood Road (NFSR 650).
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/31/2012
Expected:03/2014
05/2014
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue private road easement on an existing road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38513
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T.43N.,
R.13W., Sec. 23: S1/2SE1/4. Private road off of the Lone Cone Road, (County Road 44Z).
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Williams Private Road
Easement
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/24/2013
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a private road easement on an existing road to access private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43520
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - N.M.P.M., T. 44 N., R.
13 W., Sections 20 and 21. Existing road off of Thunder Road, in the Naturita Division.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Bureau of Reclamation Weather - Special use management
Station permit re-issuance
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue permit for 4 existing weather stations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37824
Location:
Canyon Creek Avalanche
Control
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cutler Ck,
Ironton Park, Governor Basin, WFK and EFK Dallas Ck.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Special Use Permit for one year to Silver Star Mining Operations LLC for avalanche control along Canyon
Creek Road, NFSR 853 up to the Revenue Mine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40665
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. Canyon Creek Road southwest of
Ouray.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
City of Ouray Domestic Water
Supply Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:12/2014
Project Contact
02/2015
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for spring development, pipelines, two water tanks, treatment building.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40669
Location:
Cornerstone Property Special
Use Permit Re-issuance.
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek area, southwest of Ouray.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Re-issue exitsting permit to new owners for road accessin Cornerstone & Hideout Ranch developments off
Dave Wood Road.
Location:
FLPMA Road
Easements/Permits
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Section 17, T46N, R10W,
NMPM. Dave Wood Road and Cornerstone and Hideout Ranch Developments.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize access to private inholdings on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Strole-existing Trail # 149 provides
historic access to private land on the Uncompahgre Plateau.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34540
Location:
Hettinger Road Easement
Transfer
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W.
Montrose County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/26/2013
Expected:05/2014
CE
06/2014
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Transfer existing Road Easement along Dave Wood Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42904
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, NE1/4, NE1/4,
Section 33, NMPM. T47N, R10W, NE1/4 NE1/4, Sec 33, NMPM.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
High Mesa Trail
- Recreation management
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
Kris Wist
970-240-5414
kwist@fs.fed.us
Description: Conversion of FS Administrative Rd. 869 to ATV Trail. Proposed trail would end at intersection of FS Trail 225.
Seasonal closure restrictions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38587
Location:
Keystone Portfolio Mgmt.
Forest Road Permit
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, sec. 14, 23,
24. High Mesa.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Forest Road Permit for us and maintenance of Blowout Road NFSR 871.2b over NFS land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40668
Location:
Manzo Private Road Easement
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue private road easement for existing two track road to private inholding off Spring Creek Rim Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44044
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray
County.
Ouray Perimeter Trail Extension - Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
Amanda Walker
270-924-2059
amandawalker@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Extending the Ouray Perimeter Trail.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray
Perimeter Trail.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop a pit development plan to expand existing gravel pit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40664
Location:
Poughkeepsie inactive mine
safety closure project.
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Owl Creek Pass Road #858
approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/30/2014
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Physical safety closures of 13 adits and shafts on NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of
Hwy 550.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43621
Location:
Silver Jack inactive mine
closure and trail rehabilitation.
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T43N, R7W, Sec 27 and
34, NMPM. NFS Land on Poughkeepsie Gulch area, south of Ouray, east of Hwy 550.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Physical safety mitigation on mining related features adjacent to Silver Jack lode claim and related trail
reconstruction along East Fork Trail # 228 in the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Work to be completed in 2013 and
2014.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40653
Location:
Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts
Act (STA)
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale. Uncompahgre Wilderness,
East Fork Cimarron.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Convey to City of Ouray mineral fractions at Sky Rocket Creek and adjacent to city property near the City
Hotsprings Pool.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40674
Location:
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UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of
Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Skyrocket Creek Diversion SUP - Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2014
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R7W, Sec 30, NMPM.
Ouray County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/30/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Description: Issue Special Use Permit to City of Ouray for Skyrocket Creek diversion structure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44043
Location:
Source Gas Special Use Permit
Re-issuance.
Planning Status
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue existing permit to new owner for 528 ft. long, 4 inch natural gas distribution pipeline located within Oak
Creek Rd.
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Lot 11, Sec 24, T44N, R8W,
NMPM. Oak Creek Road.
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Thistledown Property Private
Road Easement transfer and
bridge alignment change
- Special use management
CE
Description: Transfer a private road easement to Rockbiter Corp and amend the easement for a change in bridge alignment
over Canyon Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40672
Location:
Tri-State Montrose to Cahone
230KV Upgrade
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Upgrade existing 115KV transmission line from Montrose-Nucla-Cahone to 230KV line. More information on BLM
website: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/district_offices/southwest/TriState230kVRebuild.html
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44041
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
06/2014
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek Road, southwest of
Ouray.
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:05/2014
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Line crosses BLM & FS Land on Uncompahgre Plateau, GMUG NF & Dolores Ranger
District, San Juan NF.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Anthracite Creek Trail Bridge
(previously Kebler Wagon Trail
Project)
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Install/construct 50'x6' trail bridge over Ruby-Anthracite Creek on the Paonia Ranger District extending NFST
#606 to the west towards Horseranch Park
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Black Mesa Project
EA
Expected:05/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S R87W Section 4.
West of Kebler Pass, north of Gunnison County Road 12, Ruth-Anthracite Creek.
Kevin Kyle
06/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2014
970-263-5829
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014
khkyle@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Proposed treatments would regenerate certain aspen stands which are in decline or affected by Sudden Aspen
Decline (SAD)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39921
Location:
Oil Well Recreation Route
Designation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/15/2008
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The project is located off Crystal Creek Road (J82/ FSR 713) on FSR 716 in the Black Mesa area on the Paonia
Ranger District.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Albert Borkowski
702-515-5411
aborkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting travel management.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 22 Miles north of Paonia, CO.
Delta County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Oxbow Mining, Federal Coal
Lease Modification COC-70615
- Minerals and Geology
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Completed
Actual: 02/26/2014
Project Contact
03/2014
EA
Levi Broyles
970-527-4131
lbroyles@fs.fed.us
Description: Oxbow Mining LLC (Oxbow) has applied to modify existing federal coal lease COC-70615 by adding approx. 364
acres of federal coal reserves. Coal in the existing lease is mined by Oxbow from their Elk Creek Mine near
Somerset in Gunnison County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41525
Location:
Paonia District Restoration
Project 2014
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Portions of sections 32
and 33; T.12S., R.90W., 6thPM; Gunnison County, Colorado. Near Buck Mesa; Elk Creek Mine near Somerset in
Gunnison County, Colorado.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/28/2014
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Restoration of site conditions on 6 closed nonsystem routes including recontouring, ripping, seeding, and water
bars or similar; removal of two nonfunctioning culverts on a system trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44153
Location:
Sheep Mountain Recreation
Route Designation
Dennis Garrison
970-527-4131 x4259
dgarrison@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - See project file,
multiple locations across district. Various sites on the Paonia Ranger District. Contact Dennis Garrison for list of
sites.
- Land management planning
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Nancy Schwieger
970-527-4131
nschwieger@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting Travel Management.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:43 am MT
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 16 Miles North of Paonia,
CO. Delta County.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Special Use
Permits/Reissuance
- Land management planning
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
On Hold
CE
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Albert Borkowski
970-527-4131
aborkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: No physical changes: Zimmerman,Crawford Mesa Water Assoc,Charles Masner, Beach/Chapman, Sims, Slyzuik,
West Elk Ranch,
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9296
Location:
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Within
Paonia Ranger District. Separate decisions. Ongoing. Analysis in progress. CE or EA. Delta, Gunnison and
Montrose Counties.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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