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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 01/01/2014 to 03/31/2014 - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)01/01/2014 to 03/31/2014Grand 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.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail AdditionEA
- Recreation management - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Niccole Mortenson970-874-6616nmortenson@fs.fed.us 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: 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.
Wilson Peak Land ExchangeEA
- Land acquisition In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 11/22/2013Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 10/2014 Expected:11/2014 01/2015 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@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&amp;10 ; T42N, R9W, sec 15, 21, 22 &amp; 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) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Oil and Gas Leasing RevisionEIS
- Land management planning - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Ryan Taylor970-527-4131rztaylor@fs.fed.us 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: 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.
Qwest Phone LinesCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 11/15/2012 Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: 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.
Spruce Beetle Epidemic and Aspen Decline Management ResponseEIS
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:NOI in Federal Register 07/31/2013Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2014 Expected:02/2015 05/2015 Scott Williams760-382-7371scottwilliams@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).
Anderson Pit Development PlanCE
- Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@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: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Anderson T12S R96W section 3 & 10. Anderson Land End area.
Blanche Park Reservoir Dam RehabilitationCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/20/2012 Expected:05/2014 07/2014 Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and constructionof access route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13530
Location: 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.
Construction of new trailheadsCE
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/02/2013 09/2013 Chris Foreman970-263-5835cforeman@fs.fed.us Description: New ATV trailheads to be constructed at Owns Creek 'Corrals, Bonham reservoir Kiosk and the Green Mountain trail (2 locations)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42070
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Green Mountain Trail off NFSR's 125 and 129, Owens Creek Corrals off NFSR 265, Bonham Reservoir Kiosk off NFSR 259.
Decommissing of Grand Mesa FacilitiesCE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loren Paulson970-242-8211- X4112lpaulson@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.
Dominguez Canyon WS ProjectCE
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Loren Paulson970-242-8211- X4112lpaulson@fs.fed.us Description: Multi faceted project including Cold Spgs. Ranger Station, facilities work, 22 miles trail work.
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.
Grand Mesa & Uncompahgre Non-system Route DecommissioningCE
- Recreation management - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A Ryan Fricke970-242-8211rfricke@fs.fed.us Description: Perform decommission work on non-system routes on the Grand Mesa &amp; North Uncompahgre NF area. Decommission work will be on routes that have been identified as non-system through previous travel mgmt plan.Complete rehabilitation of the route(s)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21541
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R95W &amp; 96W. Grand Mesa, North Uncompahgre NF, Grand Valley Ranger District,.
Grand Mesa 100CE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 05/08/2013 06/2013 Ryan Fricke970-242-8211rfricke@fs.fed.us Description: Modifies existing special use permit to add one additional recreation event, September
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42079
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - Section 11, 15 T. 12 S. R.96 W. 6th P.M. Flowing Park and Lands End on the Grand Mesa National Forest.
Grand Valley RD-Issuance of Temporary Recreation Event Permits.CE
- Recreation management - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Ryan Fricke970-242-8211rfricke@fs.fed.us Description: Each year the Grand Valley Ranger District receives various requests for short term (less than one year) permits to conduct recreational activities on the National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9943
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa, Montrose. Lands across the entire district. Grand Mesa National Forest and the Northern part of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
Grand Valley Ranger District Burn BlocksCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/08/2013 Expected:01/2014 04/2014 Luke Holguin970-327-4261lholguin02@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: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - Not Applicable. District Wide.
Hunter Reservoir EnlargementEIS
- Special use management In Progress:FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/26/2005 Expected:10/2014 08/2015 Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9127
Location: 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.
Internal Revenue Service Permit ReissuanceCE
- Land management planning - Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/08/2013 Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@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: 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.
Mesa Point Road Users Association Permit ReissuanceCE
- Land management planning - Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/08/2013 Expected:02/2014 02/2014 Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@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: 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.
Mika Ag FLPMA Private Road Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/05/2012 Expected:02/2014 02/2014 Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@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: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Secs. 22, 23, 25, 27 &amp; 36, T.50N, R. 16 W., and Sec. 1, T. 52 N., R 16 W., NMPM. Grand Mesa National Forest.
Military Prk Development PlanCE
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32180
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S R96W Section 36. Grand Mesa National Forest/ Military Park Trickle Park area.
North Uncompahgre Trail DevelopmentEA
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Chris Foreman970-263-5835cforeman@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: 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.
North Uncompahgre Trail Links and ConstructionEA
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loren Paulson970-242-8211- X4112lpaulson@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: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Various locations on North Uncompahgre National Forest.
Pine Mountain FenceCE
- Grazing management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/20/2012 Expected:03/2014 03/2014 Mike Surber970-242-8211msurber@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: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections 19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest.
Pole Hill Re-route on Long Canyon Trail #621CE
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2014 Expected:04/2014 07/2014 Chris Foreman970-263-5835cforeman@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: 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.
Powderhorn Mountain Bike TrailsCE
- Recreation management - Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/20/2013 Expected:03/2014 06/2014 Loren Paulson970-242-8211- X4112lpaulson@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: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T 11S, R96W, Sections 29, 30, 31 &amp; 32. The project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa National Forest within the Powderhorn Ski Resort permit boundary.
Re-Route of Young's Ditch Trail #508CE
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2014 Expected:07/2014 07/2014 Chris Foreman970-263-5835cforeman@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: 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.
Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Pipeline Permit ReissuanceCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 11/12/2013 12/2013 Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of new permit for existing Collbran to read Natural Gas Pipeline
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41338
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - Portions of T. 11 S., R. 94 W., T. 12 S., R. 94 W., and T. 12 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
Surface Creek Trail DecommissioningCE
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 08/02/2013 09/2013 Chris Foreman970-263-5835cforeman@fs.fed.us Description: Decommissioning of user-created trail not authorized under Grand Mesa Travel Plan in Surface Creek area. The trail generally follows where a telephone line used to be located.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42068
Location: 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.
- Recreation management In Progress:Scoping Start 05/08/2013 Expected:06/2013 07/2013 Chris Foreman970-263-5835cforeman@fs.fed.us Description: Decommissioning of user-created trail not authorized under Grand Mesa Travel Plan in Surface Creek area. The trail generally follows where a telephone line used to be located.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42069
Trickel Park Road Improvement ProjectEA
- Road management On Hold N/A N/A Cindi Range970-242-8211crange@fs.fed.us 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.
Western Area Power Adminstration Commumnication Site LeaseCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 10/16/2013 11/2013 Linda Bledsoe970-263-5802lbledsoe@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of communication site lease for existing facilities at the Island Lake communication site.Lease will replace original MOU with Bureau of Reclamation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41347
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 33, T. 11 S., R. 95 W., 6th P.M. Grand Mesa National Forest.
Western Colorado Hunting Retriever Club Dog TrialsCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 05/08/2013 06/2013 Ryan Fricke970-242-8211rfricke@fs.fed.us Description: Issuance of short term permit to conduct dog trials on various reservoirs on Grand Mesa National Forest
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42078
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - Section 11 &amp; 15, T. 12 S. R.96 W. 6th P.M. Carson lake, Anderson reservoirs and Cobbett Lake on the Grand Mesa National Forest.
Alvarez EasementCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 02/2014 Expected:09/2014 09/2014 Catherine Mask970-641-0471cmask@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: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E, NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
BarretCE
- Fuels management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2014 Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Pat Medina970-641-0471pmedina@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: 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.
Brush Creek Powerline ExtensionCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 10/25/2013 11/2013 Catherine Mask970-641-0471cmask@fs.fed.us Description: Approximately 4,000' extension of the existing underground power line located approximately 10' from the Brush Creek Rd
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 13, T13S, R85W, 6th PM. Brush Creek Drainage approximately 5 miles east of Crested Butte.
CBMR Mountain Bike Trail ConstructionCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/30/2013 Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Tambi Gustafson970-642-4417tkgustafson@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: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Within CBMR permit boundary. Within CBMR permit Boundary.
CBMR Teocalli 2 EgressCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 09/30/2013 10/2013 Tambi Gustafson970-642-4417tkgustafson@fs.fed.us Description: A 20 ft wide winter route would be developed by removing trees to allow for egress from Teocalli 2 Bowl.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42194
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Within the CBMR permit boundary. Within CBMR permit boundary.
Cochetopa Hills Vegetation Management ProjectEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Objection Period Legal Notice 08/08/2013 Expected:01/2014 06/2014 Art Haines970-641-0471ahaines@fs.fed.us 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: 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).
LaGarita Beetle ResponseEA
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Completed Actual: 12/03/2013 07/2014 Art Haines970-641-0471ahaines@fs.fed.us Description: This project is desinged to capture economic opportunities and reduce public safety hazards through the cutting and/or harvest of beetle infested spruce trees resulting form the large spruce bark beetle epidemic within the planning area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40463
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T42N R3W& 4W; T43N R1W, 1E, 2W, 2E, 3W, 4W; T44N R1W, 1E, 2W, 2E, 3W, 4W; T45N R1W, 1E, 2E, 4W; T46N R1E & 1W; NMPM. This project is located within the spruce/fir forest cover types on National Forest and BLM lands in the upper portions of the Cebolla Creek and Cochetopa Creek watersheds.
Lake Irwin Campground Improvement ProjectCE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Ray Rossman970-642-4435rrossman@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: 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.
Lujan Precommercial ThinningCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 04/2013 Expected:05/2013 08/2013 Art Haines970-641-0471ahaines@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=41869
Location: 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) In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/11/2013 Expected:01/2014 07/2014 Art Haines970-642-4423ahaines@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
Meridian and Snodgrass Rangeland AnalysisEA
- Grazing management Developing ProposalEst. Notice of Initiation 02/2014 Expected:11/2014 07/2015 Mark Hatcher970-642-4410mchatcher@fs.fed.us Description: This project will analyze whether to graze on 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: 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.
Milk Creek Trail ProjectCE
- Recreation management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/25/2013Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2014 Expected:04/2014 06/2015 Greg Austin970-642-4402gpaustin@fs.fed.us Description: Construction of approx. � 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: 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.
Reissuance of expiring Special Use PermitsCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/15/2012 Expected:01/2014 01/2014 Catherine Mask970-641-0471cmask@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: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - District Wide. District Wide.
Replacement of Spring Creek Pass public toilet on National Forest System landsCE
- Recreation management - Watershed management - Facility management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:06/2014 09/2014 Ray Rossman970-642-4435rrossman@fs.fed.us Description: Replace existing vault toilet at Spring Creek Pass Day Use Area
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.
Samora Tree PlantingCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/11/2013 Expected:01/2014 06/2014 Art Haines970-642-4423ahaines@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: 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.
Spring Creek Reservoir Flume And/Or Gauging StationCE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Catherine Mask970-641-0471cmask@fs.fed.us 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: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 6, T14S, R83W, 6th PM. Spring Creek Reservoir.
Stratman DrivewayCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 11/13/2013 01/2014 Catherine Mask970-641-0471cmask@fs.fed.us Description: Construct approximately 400' driveway
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38601
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 3, T14S, R87W, 6th PM. Near Irwin Townsite.
Tri State Skito - Crested Butte PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/05/2013 Expected:04/2014 04/2014 Liz Mauch970-242-8211lmauch@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.
Blixt Road Reciprocal ROW project.CE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/25/2013 Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@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: 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.
Bucktail Creek RxCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) On Hold N/A N/A Curtis Keetch208-374-5422ckeetch@fs.fed.us Description: Prescribed burn in the vicinity of the 2002 Bucktail Wildfire to break up age class of gambel oak and enhance other vegetation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39404
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. Along Delta-Nucla Road #503 up to current Glencoe Rx burn boundary. Along motorized trail #659 along Bucktail Drainage.
Carr and Waddle DitchCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 02/2014 Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@fs.fed.us Description: Issue Special Use Permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35269
Location: 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.
Freudenberg Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/23/2013 Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@fs.fed.us Description: To bury approx. 2000 linear feet of 3 inch plastic pipe to supply irrigation water to private land.
Location: 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.
Naturita Fuels Management ProjectCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/30/2013Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2014 Expected:06/2014 08/2014 Corey Robinson970-327-4261cdrobinson@fs.fed.us Description: This is a wildland urban Interface Fire Hazard reduction and Fire Landscape Restoration Project.
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.
Pickens Forest Road EasementCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2014 Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@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: 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.
Priest Lake Improvement ProjectEA
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Dare970-874-6651mdare@fs.fed.us Description: Improvement of recreation facilities at Priest Lake
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31809
Location: 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.
Special Order - Telluride CampingCE
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2014 Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Katherine Peckham970-327-4261kpeckham@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: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T43N, R9W. See attached Exhibits - A through G.
Swamp Canyon Road PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/29/2012 Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@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: 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.
Telluride Regional Airport Embankment Fill ProjectCE
- Special area management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/23/2013 Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@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
Location: 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.
Ute Cemetery STACE
- Land acquisition In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/16/2012 Expected:01/2014 03/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@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: 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).
Wales Private Road EasementCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/15/2012 Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Dee Closson970-327-4261 X4341daclosson@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: 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).
Bureau of Reclamation Weather Station permit re-issuanceCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/15/2012 Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cutler Ck, Ironton Park, Governor Basin, WFK and EFK Dallas Ck.
Canyon Creek Avalanche ControlCE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. Canyon Creek Road southwest of Ouray.
City of Ouray Domestic Water Supply PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/15/2012 Expected:12/2014 02/2015 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek area, southwest of Ouray.
Ditch Bill Easement TransfersCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 08/17/2013 09/2013 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@fs.fed.us Description: Tranfer ditch easement for Pug White Ditch, Everlasting Ditch, Hawkins Ditch and Twin Lakes Reservoir to KNK Land & Cattle LLC.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40673
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. Cottonwood Creek, Uncompahgre Plateau.
FLPMA Road Easements/PermitsCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/15/2012 Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W. Montrose County.
Hettinger Road Easement TransferCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/26/2013 Expected:02/2014 02/2014 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: 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.
High Mesa TrailCE
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2014 Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Kris Wist970-240-5414kwist@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, sec. 14, 23, 24. High Mesa.
Keystone Portfolio Mgmt. Forest Road PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/15/2012 Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
Ouray Perimeter Trail Extension CE
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2014 Expected:07/2014 08/2014 Amanda Walker270-924-2059amandawalker@fs.fed.us Description: Extending the Ouray Perimeter Trail. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ouray Perimeter Trail.
Owl Creek Gravel Pit ExpansionEA
- Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Owl Creek Pass Road #858 approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary.
Silver Jack inactive mine closure and trail rehabilitation.CE
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/15/2012 Expected:03/2014 06/2014 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale. Uncompahgre Wilderness, East Fork Cimarron.
Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts Act (STA)CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
Thistledown Property Private Road Easement transfer and bridge alignment changeCE
- Special use management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/15/2012 Expected:02/2014 02/2014 Liz Mauch970-240-5405lmauch@fs.fed.us 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: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Canyon Creek Road, southwest of Ouray.
Black Mesa ProjectEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Developing ProposalEst. Notice of Initiation 01/2014 Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Kevin Kyle970-263-5829khkyle@fs.fed.us 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: 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.
Oil Well Recreation Route DesignationEA
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski702-515-5411aborkowski@fs.fed.us Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting travel management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 22 Miles north of Paonia, CO. Delta County.
Oxbow Mining, Federal Coal Lease Modification COC-70615EA
- Minerals and Geology In Progress:Comment Period Public Notice 04/03/2013Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 01/2014 Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Levi Broyles970-527-4131lbroyles@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: 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.
Sheep Mountain Recreation Route DesignationEA
- Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger970-527-4131nschwieger@fs.fed.us Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting Travel Management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 16 Miles North of Paonia, CO. Delta County.
Special Use Permits/ReissuanceCE
- Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Albert Borkowski970-527-4131aborkowski@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.