Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
Arapaho and Roosevelt 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 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
Christopher Wehrli
303-275-5107
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)
Colorado Mountain School
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountaineering, avalanche
education, and ski touring. This will replace a transitional priority use permit.
Location:
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Eagle, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Indian Peaks Wilderness from May 1st
to November 30th, east of the continental divide, and ice climbing within the Canyon Lakes and Holy Cross
Ranger District's.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Boy Scouts of America, Denver
Area Council
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2015
CE
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking and backpacking. This will
replace a transitional priority use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29884
Location:
Kent Mountain Adventure
Center
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Grand.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails located within and outside the Indian Peaks Wilderness on
the Boulder and Sulphur Ranger District's.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for backpacking and rock climbing. This
will replace a transitional priority use permit.
Location:
Lane Guest Ranch
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder,
Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads and within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10696
Location:
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UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder,
Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west, east, and north of Meeker Park. House Rock and
Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Meeker Park Lodge
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10687
Location:
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes
Park Center
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder,
Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deer Ridge and trails west and northwest of Meeker Park. House Rock and
Pierson Park within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
CE
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service purposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Advid4 Adventure
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for rock climbing. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado.
COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the
Indian Peaks Wilderness, and within the Canyon Lakes and Sulphur Ranger District.
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Allenspark Recreational
Shooting Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/29/2011
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
Edward Perault
303-541-2510
eperault@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address
safety concerns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32622
Location:
Colorado Mountain Ranch
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T.2N., R.71W., Section 4.
Located less than a quarter mile east of the intersections of State Highways 7 and 72 near Allenspark, Colorado.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=10692
Location:
Colorado State Highway 7
Recreation Improvements Plan
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest
Service system trails within and outside of the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/04/2014
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
Edward Perault
303-541-2510
eperault@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to improve recreation opportunities at and near the Meeker Park Campground area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18244
Location:
Eldora Mountain Resort Ski
Area Projects
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas of the
Roosevelt Natl Forest that are located along Highway 7 at or near the Meeker Park Campground.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/19/2015
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
Katherine Armstrong
303-541-2532
krarmstrong@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize implementing numerous projects from the Eldora Mountain Resort 2011
Master Plan. For more information go to: http://www.EldoraEIS.com
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42285
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Eldora Mountain Resort is located west of the town of Nederland and the community of Eldora.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Estes Valley Land Trust access
request
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:06/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization allowing use and maintenance of a road for year
round access to private property.
Location:
Ferch Mountains Plan of
Operations
Project Contact
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sec. 13, T.3N., R73W.,6th
P.M.,. Near Allenspark, CO.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operations for minerals exploration
Location:
Garcia Access
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. Sugarloaf Road.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an easement for year round access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35456
Location:
Highlands Presbyterian Camp
and Retreat Center
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. T.1N., R.72W., Section 29.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
08/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking and backpacking. This will
replace a transitional priority use permit.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
Expected:07/2015
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast
of Allenspark / Ironclads.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Insight Intensive at Gold Lake
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Location:
Magnolia Trails Project
Decision
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gold Lake
Area.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/06/2013
Expected:05/2015
01/2016
Edward Perault
303-541-2510
eperault@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to determine a sustainable non-motorized trail system for the Magnolia area on the
Boulder Ranger District
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41601
Location:
Pryor Water Transmission Line
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1S, R73W Sections 13,
23, 24, 26, 27; and T1S, R72W, Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. West of the Peak to Peak Highway
along county road 132W and East of the Peak to Peak Highway along county road 132 to Reynolds Ranch.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit for a water transmission line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37965
Location:
Richards
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Section 21, T 1 S, R 73 W,
6th P.M. Eldora Townsite.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize year round, motorized access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43392
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1N, R73W, Sec 24, 6th
PM. T1N, R73W, Sec 24, 6th PM.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Singletrack Mountain Bike
Adventures
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
08/2015
CE
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The US Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for mountain biking. This will
replace a transitional priority use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29881
Location:
Sundance Stables
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - T1 S, R73W, Sec 23, 24,
26, and 27. T1 S, R72W, Sec 9, 10, 16, 17, and 20. The project area is located in the West Magnolia area on FS
System trails and roads. The area is 1 mile south of Nederland, CO, off of County Road 132 West and East, from
the Peak to Peak Highway.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for horseback riding. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=18634
Location:
Tuscarora Road Association
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sections 23, 24,26, and 27
of Township 1 south, Range 73W, 6th PM. One mile due south of the town of Nederland, CO, off of County Road
132 West, and west of the Peak to Peak Highway.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for year-round access to private property
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36326
Location:
Union Pacific Railroad
Communications
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Section 8,
Township 1 North, Range 72 West, 6th Principal Meridian.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
CE
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Union Pacific Railroad to construct a radio tower and communications
site to enable positive train control as required by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - SE1/4 Sec 4, T2S, R73W.
Jumbo Mountain.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Victor Mine Plan of Operations
- Minerals and Geology
Expected
Implementation
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
Mike Johnson
303-541-2534
mjohnson10@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve a Plan of Operations for the Victor Mine.
Location:
Wild Bear Center for Nature
Discovery
Decision
Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Sec. 20, T.2N., R.71W., 6th
P.M. Castle Gulch near Lefthand Canyon and James Canyon Drives.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
CE
Jaime Oliva
303-541-2509
joliva@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a
transitional priority use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32982
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
2 Bars 7 Ranch Special Use
Authorization
UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest
Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2014
CE
Expected:04/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided horseback rides and big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45552
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest lands adjacent to the ranch, northeast corner of the district.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Authorization for Larimer
- Special use management
County Road 47 Reconstruction
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:09/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: Due to the 2013 flood, county road 47 was damaged. The Forest Service proposes to issue a temporary road
construction permit with an operation plan to allow for staging areas and after construction an easement would be
issued to Larimer County.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Located off Colorado Highway 36, Township 4 North, 71 and 72 West. Accesses Big Elk Meadows subdivision
and Forest land.
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Boy Scouts of America Elkhorn
High Adventure Base Special
Use Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for backpacking.
Location:
Canyon Lakes Post-Flood
Restoration
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah
Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness, non-wilderness lands east of the Laramie River Road.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
CE
Nehalem Clark
970-295-6617
ncclark@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to perform restoration work in response to the 2013 Floods. This work could include
road and trail re-routing, fish habitat structure repair/replacement and watershed and floodplain recovery
Location:
Cheley Camps Special Use
Authorization
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Flood-impacted area of Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
CE
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking,
backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking to replace an existing expired authorization.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area in proximity to camp.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Nehalem Clark
Cherokee Park Fuels Reduction - Vegetation management
06/2015
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
Project
970-295-6617
(other than forest products)
ncclark@fs.fed.us
Fuels
management
EA
- Road management
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of the Cherokee Park area. The most
effective and efficient travel system for the area is also being analyzed and recommended.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41474
Location:
Cherokee Park Ranch Special
Use Authorization
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Cherokee Park project area encompasses Diamond Creek, Mill Creek and Poudre River Ranch Subdivisions and
is located in the far northeast portion of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2014
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
CE
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45558
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest land adjacent to the ranch, northeast corner of the district.
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
City of Fort Collins Outdoor
Recreation Special Use
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
City of Greeley Cabins
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. District wide,
as approved annually.
- Land management planning
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2014
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposed to authorized continued use of cabins for operation and maintenance of remote water
facilities
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Peterson Lake Cabin - T7N, R75W,Section 22; Pingree Park Cabin T8N, R73W, Section 25.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Comanche Wilderness
Outfitters Special Use
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided big game hunts to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45557
Location:
Elderhostel Special Use
Authorization
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2014
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest land within and adjacent to Comanche Peak Wilderness.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
CE
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking to replace an
existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Pingree Park
area including Comanche Peak Wilderness.
Forest Vegetation Improvement - Forest products
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Dave Hattis
970-295-6747
dhattis@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct an analysis of acreages suitable for thinning, primarily elevations above
9000 feet. This would apply to high elevation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Location:
George Creek Greenback
Restoration
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Various. Forest
stands on the Canyon Lake Ranger District above 9000 feet.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/02/2015
CE
Expected:06/2015
09/2015
Nehalem Clark
970-346-5008
ncclark@fs.fed.us
Description: In cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Forest Service proposes to modify aquatic habitat for the
purpose of establishing a population of native greenback cutthroat trout in George and Cornelius Creeks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45124
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T11N R73W Sec 19,
20, 28 and 30. George Creek above the confluence with Sheep Creek, Larimer County, Canyon Lakes Ranger
District.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
High Park Fire Reforestation
CE
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Dave Hattis
970-295-6747
dhattis@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to replant areas within the High Park Fire perimeter. Ponderosa pine forest types on
moderate to low slopes that experienced high severity fire are being considered for reforestation.
Location:
Laramie River Guest Ranch
Special Use Authorization
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Within the High Park Fire perimeter on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2014
CE
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for
commercial guided horseback rides to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45556
Location:
Manhattan Project
CE
Nehalem Clark
05/2015
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 03/02/2015
970-346-5008
- Vegetation management
ncclark@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: In order to improve forest health and reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of Crystal Lakes and Red Feather
Lakes, Colo., the Forest Service is proposing 54 acres of vegetation treatments (prescription principally salvage of
dead trees).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44604
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
National Forest land adjacent to the ranch, northwest corner of the district.
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the
vicinity of Red Feather Lakes, CO.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Middle Bald Mountain Area
Communication Site
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 12/17/2014
12/17/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
EIS
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposed to issue an authorization to Larimer Co. for construction/O&M of a communication facility
on or near Middle Bald Mtn. to improve radio communication; to include ~70ft tower, ~200sqft bldg, ~1/2mi access
road, & ~12mi powerline
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37026
Location:
Moore Forest Road
Authorization
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 9,
Township 9 North, Range 74 West, 6th P.M. Middle Bald Mountain area in northwest Larimer County.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 10/24/2014
01/2015
CE
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for use/maintenance of a Forest road for three landowners to
access their private properties. A small portion of the road is proposed to be reconstructed.
Location:
Poudre Canyon Bighorn Sheep
Habitat Prescribed Burn
CE
Dale Oberlag
N/A
- Land management planning
On Hold
N/A
970-295-6765
- Special area management
doberlag@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Description: The Forest Service proposes to conduct prescribed burning to improve habitat for bighorn sheep and elk in the
upper Cache la Poudre Canyon.
Location:
Poudre Valley REA - Power
Line Upgrades
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 7 North,
Range 72 West, Section 13 6th P.M. Off the Buckhorn Road (County Road 44H) and the Crystal Mountain Road.
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T9N, R74W, Sec 29,
30, 31, 32; T9N, R75W, Sec 25, 35, 36. Along the north side of Highway 14 approximately 30 miles west of Fort
Collins, Colorado.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
09/2015
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Poudre Valley REA to upgrade their electric power lines
within the same alignment with no change in wooden pole height. Upgrades are from 7.2kV overhead to 15kV
overhead.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
Expected:08/2015
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Varied locations - Rist Canyon, Poudre Canyon, east of Cedar Park subdivisions; east of Manhatten road (outside
of Red Feather Lakes, CO).
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Ravencrest Chalet Special Use
Authorization
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
CE
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking, backpacking,
rock climbing/rapelling and mountain biking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
Roaring Creek Project
EA
Nehalem Clark
06/2017
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2016
970-346-5008
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2015
ncclark@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: The Forest Service proposes vegetation management activities in the Roaring Creek project area for the purposes
of providing economic timber projects, improving forest health, reducing hazardous fuels, maintaining wildlife
habitat and meadows.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44599
Location:
Seaman Reservoir Water
Management Project
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area.
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Roaring Creek Project Area is located in the western portion of the Canyon Lakes RD. It is bound by the Laramie
River on the west, the Cache la Poudre River on the south.
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
02/01/2006
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 03/2016
Expected:12/2017
05/2029
Carol Kruse
970-295-6663
ckruse@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the expansion of Seaman Reservoir (City of Greeley)
and location of a portion of a new dam on NFS lands
Web Link: http://www.halligan-seaman.org
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Sects. 28 & 33, T9N,
R70W. Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Sierra Club Special Use
Authorization
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2010
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
CE
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for hiking and
backpacking to replace an existing expired Temporary authorization.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Rawah
Wilderness, Comanche Peak Wilderness.
Jon Halverson
Sombrero Ranches Special Use - Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Authorization - Horseback
970-295-6723
Riding
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for horseback riding
CE
to replace an expired authorization.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area.
Sombrero Ranches Special Use - Special use management
Authorization - Hunting/Livery
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for big game hunting
and horse livery to replace an expired authorization.
Location:
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park
area for hunting; District-wide for livery.
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Storm Mountain Public
Improvement District Number
55 Road Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use road authorization to these two entities for use and
maintenance of Forest roads accessing these subdivisions.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 6 North,
Range 71 West, sections 21, 27, 34 and 35. West of Drake, Colorado off of County Road 43.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Tunnel Water Company Laramie-Poudre Tunnel Repair
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
CE
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: Tunnel Water Company has an easement for the Laramie-Poudre Tunnel. The company plans to do repairs to
the tunnel and will need staging areas and use of roads outside their easement. The company will submit a
completed application this year.
Location:
Tunnel Water Company
Maintenance Site
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 8 North,
Range 75 West, Sections 7-9 and 16. Located off the Laramie River road (County Road 103).
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/16/2015
01/2015
CE
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit for a maintenance and seasonal residence to allow the
Tunnel Water Company to continue to oversee several water facilities located nearby. Current permit authorized in
1964 and requires updating.
Location:
Water Facility Easement for
Twin Lake Reservoir
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Township 8 North, Range 75 West, NW1/4 SW1/4, section 7 off he Laramie river road.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to convert a special use permit to an easement for the City of Greeley for operation
of Twin Lake Reservoir and the diversion ditch on Pennock Creek. There is no anticipated change to the existing
use.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T7N, R73W, Secs.
21 and 28. Twin Lakes Reservoir.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Western Area Power
Administration (Western)
Estes-Flat Iron Proposed
Transmission Line Rebuild
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/19/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 02/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
Susan Greenley
970-295-6735
sgreenley@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service will analyze Western's proposal to remove a115 kV line and rebuild a115 kv line both of which
are authorized under special use permits. These parallel lines cross approx.imately 3.8 miles of National Forest
System lands.
Web Link: http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/transmission/infrastruct/Pages/Estes-Flatiron.aspx
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Blue Creek Bighorn Sheep
Habitat Improvement Project
CE
UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5North,
Range 71W, sec. 27 and Township 5 North, Range 72West, secs. 26, 34, 35. Estes Park to Lyons - line segments
on Forest is Pole Hill area.
Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Doreen Sumerlin
07/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
970-887-4129
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 12/12/2014
dsumerlin@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The Forest Service proposes to treat vegetation on nine units totalling 617 acres with thinning, patch cuts and
broadcast burning, where appropriate, to improve bighorn sheep habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45349
Location:
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Along State Highway 40 northwest of Empire, CO.
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
CDOT Avalanche Mitigation
System, 7 Sisters Avalanche
Paths Special Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit to CDOT, to allow for the installation and maintance of a
remote avalanche mitigation system, to conduct avalanche control adjacent to State Highway 6, in the 7 sisters
avalanche paths.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/08/2014
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Seven Sisters Avalanche, State Hwy 6.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Jeffery Zimmerman Private
Road Special Use Permit
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 90' x 20' private road special use permit to Jeffery Zimmerman to access
his private property, the Timberline Lode, off of Forest Service Road 248.1, in the Waldorf area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42686
Location:
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T5S, R75W,
section 2. Waldorf Area, Leavenworth Road.
Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us
Lookout Mountain Water
District Reservoir Expansion
Special Use Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Lookout Mountain Water District to expand reservoir
storage in the Beaver Brook watershed. The increased storage would impact less than one acre of NFS lands
during high water years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44746
Location:
Musemeche Private Road
Special Use Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/30/2014
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T4S R72W Section
22. Beaver Brook watershed in Jefferson County in T4S R72W S22.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
CE
Expected:04/2015
06/2015
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road special use permit to Robert Musemeche to allow for the
construction and maintenance of a private road driveway to access his private property across National Forest
System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45350
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
York Gulch Area, off of Fall River Road.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
Public Service Co of Colorado
South Clear Creek Master Gas
Line Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a permit to Public Service Company of Colorado for their existing
underground natural gas line. The gas line is 10.4 miles long and occurs in various locations on the Clear Creek
Ranger District.
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger
District.
Patti Turecek
303-567-3011
pturecek@fs.fed.us
The Agricultural Ditch and
Reservoir Company Access to
Loch Lomond Reservoirs
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a private road easement or special use permit to the Agricultural Ditch
Company to provide access to their existing Loch Lomond Group of Resevoirs.
Location:
Xcel Powerline Construction
Special Use Authorization
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. Loch Lomond.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
CE
Leslie McFadden
970-295-6651
lmcfadden@fs.fed.us
Description: The US Forest Service is proposing to authorize the construction of a new powerline.
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Northern Colorado Rocketry
Special Use Authorization
UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
New powerline construction near Rainbow Road on Clear Creek Ranger District.
Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 02/04/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
02/2015
Jon Halverson
970-295-6723
jhalverson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 5-year Recreation Event special use authorization for rocket launch
events to replace an existing expired authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45554
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - 6th PM,T11N, R65W, SW1/4
SW1/4 Sec 26 and 6th PM, T8N, R63W, SE1/4 NW1/4 Sec 24. North (Main) Launch Site and Atlas Launch SIte.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Pawnee National Grassland Oil
and Gas Leasing Analysis
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 02/09/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
02/2015
EIS
Tom Ford
970-295-6610
tford01@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze effects to the Pawnee Nat'l Grassland on surface resources through
consideration of a reasonably foreseeable increase in oil & gas development and provide recommendations for
mitigation of unacceptable effects.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41812
Location:
Prairie Restoration Project
EA
Mary Chambers
- Grazing management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
03/2016
970-346-5009
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
machambers@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
03/17/2014
Description: The Forest Service proposes to use adaptive management, design criteria and monitoring to apply Tordon
according to the label instructions, to areas with cacti that is outside its historic range.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43544
Location:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Beacon Landing Marina Sale
UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Public lands
within the Pawnee National Grassland.
UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pawnee
National Grassland, Weld County.
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 10/01/2014
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
01/2015
Dan Matthews
970-887-4127
dmatthews@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to transfer the Beacon Landing Marina special use permit to new owner as a result of
a business sale.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North shore
of Lake Granby along Grand County Road 64.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Climax Molybdenum Co. Henderson Mill
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
CE
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th
Principal Meridian.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Climax Molybdenum Co. Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry
Parcel Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a small parcel of land for right-of-way entry purposes adjacent to
Henderson subsurface operations.
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th
Principal Meridian.
Denver Water Jim Creek Siphon - Special use management
Replacement
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2015
Expected:10/2015
06/2016
EA
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Denver Water for the purpose of authorizing the
demolition, removal and replacement of the Jim Creek Siphon.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of the
Town of Winter Park, east side of Hwy. 40 across from Winter Park Resort.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Denver Water Road
Authorization-Darling Creek
Road
- Special use management
- Road management
CE
Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the Darling Creek Road. Decision on hold
pending roadless issue resolution.
Location:
04/02/2015 08:56 pm MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Darling Creek Road, at the head of the
William's Fork drainage.
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Grand Adventures Permit
Reissuance
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2015
CE
Nicholas Schade
970-887-4133
neschade@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a priority permit to Grand Adventures for 15,210 service days for guided
snowmobiling.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park
and Fraser area.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Grand County Sheriff's
Department Communications
Equipment
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to re-issue an authorization for operating and maintaining communications
equipment located in a USFS owned facilities.
Location:
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 20, T1N R77W, 6th PM.
South Cottonwood Communications Site.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Intrawest/Winter Park
Operations Corp. Distributed
Antenna System
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to Intrawest/Winter Park Operations Corp. to install, operate
and maintain a distributed antenna system to enhance cellualar coverage at Snoasis and Lunch Rock buildings at
Winter Park Resort.
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/06/2013
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park
Resort.
Kelly Larkin
970-887-4146
kellyllarkin@fs.fed.us
Keyser Creek Aquatic
Organism Passage and Stream
Restoration Project
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
CE
Description: The Keyser Creek Aquatic Organism Passage project will replace a culvert fish barrier with one designed for fish
passage. It will result in 10 miles of habitat being made readily accessible for resident fish.
Location:
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On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Keyser
Creek, located in the Williams Fork River basin. The crossing to be improved is located on FSR 140 at milepost
0.0.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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Mtn. Parks Elec., Inc. Replace
Granby Dam Powerline &
Provide Service to
Hydroelectric Facility
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:06/2015
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
09/2015
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/02/2015
Expected:05/2015
08/2015
Dan Matthews
970-887-4127
dmatthews@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew a five year big game outfitting/guiding permit.
Location:
Three Lakes Water and
Sanitation District
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of
Arapaho Bay Road between Hwy. 34 and Granby Dam.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Mtn. Parks Elec., Inc. to replace the existing Granby Dam overhead
powerline with a new overhead line and install new service to a proposed hydrolectric plant at the base of Granby
Dam.
Location:
Strawberry Creek Outfitters
Permit Renewal
Planning Status
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Most of the
O/G activity occurs in the Strawberry and Caribou Creek areas south of Lake Granby.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/12/2008
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
CE
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an
existing sewage collection system.
Location:
Upper Colorado Forest Health
and Fuels Reduction Project
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Arapaho National Recreation Area.
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/21/2013
EA
Expected:05/2015
02/2016
Kevin McLaughlin
970-887-4107
kevinmclaughlin@fs.fed
.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to do fuels reduction and forest health management activities on lands adjacent to
private lands and/or areas heavily impacted by mountain pine beetle mortality to reduce wildfire risk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40865
Location:
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UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur
Ranger District, District-wide.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Upper Trail Creek Fish Habitat
Improvement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 09/05/2014
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2015
CE
Kelly Larkin
970-887-4146
kellyllarkin@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will remove a failed culvert at the headwaters of Trail Creek in the Stillwater Pass OHV area. An ATV
bridge will be constructed over the stream, and the stream and streambanks will be restored prior to bridge
construction.
Location:
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stillwater
Pass OHV Area on Camway Trail, Grand County, CO.
Deanna Bartlett
970-887-4122
dkbartlett@fs.fed.us
Winter Park Water & Sanitation
District (WPWSD) Jim Creek
Bypass Waterline
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize WPWSD to install, operate and maintain a water diversion (from the
Fraser Canal) and pipeline for the purpose of providing an alternate water source to WPWSD water treatment plant
& for ski area snowmaking.
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/13/2015
Expected:05/2015
05/2016
UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along NFSR
128 at the Fraser Canal near the downstream side of Jim Creek Siphon.
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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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