Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2019 to 03/31/2019 and Roosevelt National Forests This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact

Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Western Area Power - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Loomis Administration Right-of-Way 303-275-5008 Maintenance and [email protected] Reauthorization Project Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in , EIS Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=30630 Location: UNIT - All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, /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) Adventure Cycling Association - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Hillary Santana Ten-year Outfitter and Guide Scoping Start 06/18/2018 970-945-3202 Permit Issuance [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a ten year outfitter and guide permit to Adventure Cycling Association to authorize multiple cycling tours to operate annually on National Forest System Lands across the Rocky Mountain Region. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54388 Location: UNIT - Yampa Ranger District, Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, South Park Ranger District, West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, East Zone/Eagle Ranger District, Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado, Wyoming. COUNTY - Chaffee, Conejos, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Park, Pitkin, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, Summit, Sublette, Carbon, Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tours will occur on NFS lands within multiple districts on the White River, Pike & San Isabel, Arapaho- Roosevelt, Medicine Bow-Routt, GMUG, Shoshone and Rio Grande National Forests.

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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Colorado Mountain School - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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. 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, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Post-Flood Stream Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 03/2019 Cambria Armstrong CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 09/28/2015 970-295-6768 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement stream and floodplain restoration projects, for the purpose of improving watershed condition and fisheries health within the flood-impacted area on the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45878 Location: UNIT - Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flood-impacted area of Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Arapaho and Roosevelt - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2018 01/2019 Sarah Beck National Forest Recreational - Recreation management Objection Period Legal Notice 970-295-6616 Sport Shooting Project 09/20/2018 [email protected] EA Description: The Forest Service is considering amending the Forest Plan to provide direction on recreational sport shooting *UPDATED* activities on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46910 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Boy Scouts of America, - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Area Council 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=29884 Location: 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/ Wildernesses on the Boulder and Sulphur Ranger District's. Kent Mountain Adventure - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Center 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads and within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Lane Guest Ranch - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=10696 Location: 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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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Meeker Park Lodge - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=10687 Location: 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. YMCA of the Rockies, Estes - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Park Center 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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: 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.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Allenspark Recreational - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Henry Shooting Project 303-541-2510 EA [email protected] s Description: The Forest Service proposes to manage recreational shooting at the former Allenspark Dump Site to address safety concerns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=32622 Location: 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.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Allenspark Water and - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Mike Johnson Sanitation District water 303-541-2534 diversion. [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use authorization for a water diversion structure. The previous *UPDATED* authorization has expired. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allenspark area. Avid4 Adventure - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ironclads.

Boulder Ranger District - Watershed management Cancelled N/A N/A Eric Schroder Watershed Improvement EA 303-541-2538 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project has been cancelled for the time being because of other priorities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49382 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Boulder District. Buttonrock Collaborative - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Zimlinghaus Project - Vegetation management 303-541-2537 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: The Forest Service proposes to use a combination of manual, mechanical, and prescribed fire activities to reduce fuel loadings and restore ponderosa pine dominated stands in collaboration with other governmental agencies and landowners. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52000 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S.4,5,8,9, 21 of T1N, R71W. S.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CU Mountain Research Station - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Mike Johnson CE Scoping Start 08/15/2017 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the University of Colorado, Mountain Research Station, to use and maintain facilities on NFS land for research and to conduct research studies on NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50742 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Niwot Ridge. Cold Springs Fire Tree Planting - Vegetation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kevin Zimlinghaus Project (other than forest products) 303-541-2537 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project has been cancelled for the time being because of other priorities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52978 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - S.8,T1S,R72W. The unit is located north of Ridge Road on NFS lands approximately 2 miles northeast of Nederland. Colorado Mountain Ranch - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=10692 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails within and outside of the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Highlands Presbyterian Camp - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva and Retreat Center 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southeast of Allenspark, Colorado.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Ingersoll Collaborative Burn - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 10/25/2018 10/2018 Cambria Armstrong Project (other than forest products) 970-295-6768 CE - Fuels management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: In cooperation with Boulder County, the Boulder Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 28 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands. Thinning of smaller diameter trees may be done before burning to reduce mortality of larger diameter trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53456 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is generally located southwest of Lyons, CO, south/east of and west of U.S. Highway 36 adjacent to Boulder County Open Space, Heil Valley Ranch. Lefthand Motorized Roads & - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2020 07/2020 Matthew Henry Trails Project - Road management Est. Scoping Start 07/2019 303-541-2510 EA [email protected] s Description: The Forest Service proposes to analyze access and sustainable management to the Lefthand motorized roads and trails area. Due to the 2013 flood, the motorized access into the motorized trails area were severely damaged and destroyed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51312 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.2N., R71W., Sections 15,16,17,20,21,22,27,28,& 29. Peaceful Valley Resort - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitting and guide permit for horseback riding, overnight pack trips, vehicle tours, cookouts, hayrides, hiking, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides to replace an expiring permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trails and roads west, south, and northeast of Camp Dick Campground, the Cerran St. Vrain Trail and trails west of Brainard Lake.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Pryor Water Transmission Line - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new permit for a water transmission line. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37965 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Section 21, T 1 S, R 73 W, 6th P.M. Eldora Townsite. Rabbitt Cabin and Access - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a cabin and access to the cabin for a period of 10 years while a permanent resolution to the encroachment is found. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49760 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Castle Gulch in Lefthand Canyon. Re-Authorize 4 residences - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Mike Johnson partially or wholly on National Est. Scoping Start 01/2019 303-541-2534 Forest [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the continued use of 4 residences which were authorized to be built on *UPDATED* National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54734 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Riverside/Raymond area. Rocky Mountain Pathways - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Ranch 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a ten-year outfitter and guide permit for hiking. This will replace a transitional priority use permit. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Taylor Mountain Trail #932; Bright Trail #921.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Singletrack Mountain Bike - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Adventures 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=29881 Location: 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 . Steve Barrow access - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for access to private property on an existing road. Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. county road 100J. Sundance Stables - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva CE 303-541-2509 [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=18634 Location: 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. Watson septic tank - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Mike Johnson CE 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to provide a new authorization for a septic system that has expired. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48446 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations on Boulder Ranger District.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Boulder Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Wild Bear Center for Nature - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Jaime Oliva Discovery 303-541-2509 CE [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=32982 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service system trails outside and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Xcel Energy radio repeater - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2019 04/2019 Mike Johnson CE Est. Scoping Start 02/2019 303-541-2534 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize Xcel Energy to construct and maintain a radio repeater site for Xcel Energy internal use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54733 Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Peaceful Valley Area. Xcel Energy- Tungsten to - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Mike Johnson Bobtail new gas line Scoping Start 03/01/2018 303-541-2534 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the construction and use of a gas pipeline.

Location: UNIT - Boulder Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Boulder, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Magnolia Road, down county road 97, down South Beaver Creek Road, down highway 119, down Dory Hill Road to Central City.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District)

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Authorization for County Road - Watershed management Cancelled N/A N/A Michele White 44H Reconstruction - Special use management 970-295-6654 EA - Road management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project has been cancelled for the time being. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50401 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 71 West, sections 16, 17,18 and T. 7N., R72W., sections 13, 14. Buckhorn road, northwest of Masonville CO. Authorization for Larimer - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Michele White County Road 47 Reconstruction 970-295-6654 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project has been cancelled for the time being. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46614 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. Cowpoke Corner Corral Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/01/2018 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide Special Use Authorization for guided horseback rides to replace an existing expiring authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54743 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Permit holder-developed trail system in Gianttrack Mountain area near Estes Park.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Husted-Maitland Land - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 05/2019 Patti Turecek Exchange Objection Period Legal Notice 970-295-6656 EA 10/19/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes an exchange of approx. 356 acres of Forest Service System land for approx. 367 acres of non-Federal land including a public trail easement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48335 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Township 5 North, Range 72 West,secs. 3, 10; T.6N,R71W, secs. 31, 32, 36 (Forest Service lands); T.5N, R72W, sec.2; T.7N, R72W, sec.14; T6N,R72W, secs. 9,10,15; T6N,R71W, sec. 32 (Non-Federal lands). Proposed exchange parcels are west of Drake, Colorado and east of Estes Park, CO; one parcel is located off Buckhorn road (County road 44H) along Crystal Mtn road. Jacks Gulch - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2019 04/2019 Cambria Armstrong CE - Forest products Scoping Start 06/08/2018 970-295-6768 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: This project is meant to improve elk, , and wild turkey habitat while also reducing surface and crown fuel loading across the landscape. The proposed action includes both broadcast burning and vegetation treatments across the project area. Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is generally located north of the Colorado State University Mountain Campus, east of Browns Lake Trailhead, south of Colorado State Highway 14, and west of Larimer County Road 63E. Magic Feather Collaborative - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Cambria Armstrong Project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 12/15/2017 970-295-6768 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: In cooperation with the NRCS, TNC, and Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, the Canyon Lakes Ranger District is proposing to broadcast burn 5,536 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands and 793 acres of non- NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52945 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located near the community of Red Feather Lakes, CO. It is generally located south of Larimer County Road (LCR) 67J, east of LCR 69, north of LCR 68C, and west of LCR 74E.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Mountain Whitewater Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/01/2018 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided whitewater rafting and kayaking to replace an existing expiring authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54744 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. . Post-Flood Trail Restoration - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kevin Cannon CE - Watershed management 970-295-6722 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is cancelled so projects can be reviewed individually and as funding allows. [USFS proposes to repair, reconstruct and restore flood-impacted trails on CLRD including but not limited to Fox Creek, West Creek and Homestead Meadows.] Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47240 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trails within flood-impacted area on CLRD. Ravencrest Chalet Special Use - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Jon Halverson Authorization 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - various. Estes Park area. Rawah Ranch Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Jon Halverson Authorization Scoping Start 10/01/2018 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided horseback rides, day hikes and fishing and providing cargo packing service to replace an existing expiring authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54745 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Areas around the Laramie River Valley including the Rawah and Comanche Peak wildernesses.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Roaring Creek Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2019 09/2019 Lochen Wood EA - Forest products Scoping Start 07/01/2018 970-218-4820 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 05/2019 - 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.usda.gov/project/?project=44599 Location: 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. Saint Peter's Fly Shop Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 10/01/2018 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new Priority Outfitter/guide special use authorization for guided fishing (wade & float) to replace an existing expiring authorization Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54746 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson rivers and Zimmerman Lake. Seaman Reservoir Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2020 05/2029 Leslie McFadden Management Project NOI in Federal Register 970-295-6735 EIS 02/01/2006 [email protected] *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2019 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 Location: 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 Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Storm Mountain Public - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Katie Donahue Improvement District Number 540-984-4101 55 Road Authorization [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use road authorization to these two entities for use and *UPDATED* maintenance of Forest roads accessing these subdivisions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40823 Location: 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. Tunnel Water Company - - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/26/2018 09/2018 Leslie McFadden Access Road Relocation for 970-295-6735 Laramie-Poudre Tunnel [email protected] Repairs. Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize relocation of a road used by Tunnel Water Company to access the east CE portal of Laramie-Poudre Tunnel. Existing road is too steep to accommodate equipment necessary for previously *UPDATED* authorized repair work. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53565 Location: UNIT - Canyon Lakes Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Larimer. LEGAL - T8N, R75W, Sec 16, 6th PM. East portal of Laramie-Poudre Tunnel location along highway 14, near Tunnel Picnic Area. Water Facility Easement for - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Leslie McFadden Twin Lake Reservoir 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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: 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 Canyon Lakes Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Western Area Power - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 06/2019 Lochen Wood Administration (Western) DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-218-4820 Estes-Flat Iron Proposed 09/19/2014 [email protected] Transmission Line Rebuild Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 02/2019 *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service will decide whether or not to authorize Western to remove 2 115kV lines and rebuild one 115kv line under a new special use permit for areas where the proposal crosses USFS system lands. Web Link: http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/transmission/infrastruct/Pages/Estes-Flatiron.aspx Location: 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.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Access Road Nosis - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek CE 970-295-6656 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use of an existing road to access private property.

Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Sections 3 & 4. Columbine Campground Area. Central City Water Collection - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/24/2018 07/2018 Leslie McFadden System Upgrade 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to allow Central City to upgrade or replace two existing water diversion and collection structures located on National Forest System lands under their current authorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50906 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T3S., R73W, Sec 5, 6th P.M., T2S., R73W., Sec 31, 6th P.M. Broomfield Gulch and Pecks Gulch.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Colorado Mountain Club - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deb Ekstrand Special Use Authorization for 303-567-3024 Outfitting and Guiding [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for environmental education, including avalanche awareness, snow travel, and rock climbing. This replaces a transitional priority permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49001 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of Clear Creek Ranger District. Colorado Public Television - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Turecek Lease Renewal 970-295-6656 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Because there are no changes with the use and maintenance of the tower or environmental conditions, no additional analysis for the television tower is required. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54658 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Squaw Peak, Squaw Communication Site, T4S, R72W, Section 19, 6th PM. Colorado State Land Board - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Turecek Right of Way Access 970-295-6656 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This is a duplicate record, please see project #54780.

Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Located at T.4S, R.72W, Sections 21-23, 6th P.M. Beaver Brook Watershed, Evergreen, CO. Colorado State Land Board - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2019 06/2019 Patti Turecek Temporary Use Road Access Est. Scoping Start 02/2019 303-567-3011 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of FDR156.0 to provide access to the State of Colorado to access Colorado State Land Board property. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Section 16, T4S, R72W. Section 16, T4S, R72W Beaver Brook.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Evan Urban Right of Way - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2019 05/2019 Patti Turecek Access Est. Scoping Start 02/2019 970-295-6656 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use and maintenance of an existing two track road off of Little Bear Road, approximately 350%u2019 by 30' to access private property. Installation of a gate and directional sign is also proposed. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Section 12, T.4S., R.73W, 6th Principal Meridian. Idaho Springs, Little Bear Creek Road. Evergreen Tree Planting - Vegetation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kevin Zimlinghaus CE (other than forest products) 303-541-2537 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project has been canceled for the time being because of other priorities. [The planting of seedlings in approximately 25 acres where the units did not meet NFMA stocking requirements.] Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - S.32, T5S, R71W. The units are located on NFS lands north of South Warhawk Drive near Conifer in units from The units were cut and cut as a result of the Evergreen Fuel Reduction Project (decision 9/2004). Loveland Dry Gulch Snowcat - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 02/2019 Deb Ekstrand Tours Project - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 303-567-3024 EA 07/11/2018 [email protected] Description: is requesting permission for guided snowcat tours to provide backcountry ski/snowboard access. 3 temporary (over-snow) snowcat routes would be established. Parts of the area would require an outfitter guide permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54196 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The upper reaches of Dry Gulch, which is in and around the Loveland Ski Area, 53 miles west of Denver, CO. Old Mine Road Association - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Leslie McFadden Right-of-Way 970-295-6651 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue Old Mine Road Association a Right-of-Way for an existing road to access private property. The road is not identified on the Motor Vehicle Use Map as an open public road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52227 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T3S, R73W, Sec 18 and T3S, R74W, Sec 13, 6th P.M. Northwest of Dumont.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Public Service Co of Colorado - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patti Turecek South Clear Creek Master Gas 303-567-3011 Line Permit [email protected] 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35488 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. South Clear Creek Ranger District. SSG Mining Plan of Operation - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 08/03/2018 10/2018 Leslie McFadden CE 970-295-6651 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize a mining plan of operation. The plan includes use of hand tools and mechanized equipment to sample and evaluate material from old mine tailing and within existing adit. Ore with economic value will be removed Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52231 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gilpin. LEGAL - T.3S., R.74W., Sec 1, 6th P.M. East of Alice in the Alice Yankee Hill Mining District. Shawn Richardson Right of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 03/2019 Patti Turecek Way Special Use Permit Scoping Start 11/14/2018 970-295-6656 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to authorize the use of an existing road, approximately 1030 feet by 20 feet for access to private property in the Yankee Hill area. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Section 36, T. 3 S., R. 74 W, 6th Principal Meridian. Yankee Hill area near Alice, CO. The Agricultural Ditch and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Leslie McFadden Reservoir Company Access to 970-295-6651 Loch Lomond Reservoirs [email protected] 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: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Loch Lomond.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Clear Creek Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R2 - Rocky Mountain Region District) Turner Services Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deb Ekstrand Authorization for Outfitting and 303-567-3024 Guiding Services [email protected] CE Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 10 year outfitter and guide permit for hunting on specific game units and ATV tours on system roads. This replaces a transitional priority permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49002 Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek, Gilpin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clear Creek Ranger District. Williamson-Booth Right of Way - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2019 04/2019 Patti Turecek Access Est. Scoping Start 02/2019 970-295-6656 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to approve the use and maintenance of an existing 175 foot by 12 foot driveway to access private property. Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T.3 S., R.73 W., Section 15, 6th Principal Meridian. Alps Hill, Central City. Williamson-Booth Right of Way - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Patti Turecek Access 970-295-6656 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This is a duplicate project, please see project 55229.

Location: UNIT - Clear Creek Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Clear Creek. LEGAL - T.3 S., R.73 W., Section 15, 6th Principal Meridian. Alps Hill, Central City.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Chalk Bluffs 3D Geophysical - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 11/02/2018 11/2018 Vernon Koehler Exploration Project 970-834-9272 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to permit Seitel, Inc. to conduct vibroseis geophysical exploration on National Forest System lands within administrative boundary of the Pawnee . Project area includes State and private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54030 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Northern portion of West Unit of Pawnee National Grassland. Wildwood Federal #1 Oil & Gas - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:03/2019 07/2019 Vernon Koehler Well Project Comment Period Public Notice 970-834-9272 EA 10/26/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The FS/BLM proposes to allow Duncan Oil Company to develop their lease for the production of oil and gas.The BLM implements by approving Application for Permit to Drill (APD). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47693 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - T. 9 N., R. 62 W., 6th P.M., sec. 32, NE 1/4. Approximately 4.5 miles north of Briggsdale, Colorado. Wings Birding Tours Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 01/2019 Jon Halverson Use Authorization Scoping Start 11/01/2016 970-295-6723 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year Outfitter/Guide special use authorization for guided birdwatching tours Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50438 Location: UNIT - Pawnee Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Weld. LEGAL - various. Pawnee National Grassland-wide.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to renew the existing authorization for the Ute Creek Bypass. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34498 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Climax Molybdenum Co. - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Henderson Mill Right-of-Entry 970-887-4122 Parcel Authorization [email protected] 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: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Section 16, T3S, R77W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Denver Water Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Authorization-Darling Creek - Road management 970-887-4122 Road [email protected] CE Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization for the Darling Creek Road. Decision on hold pending roadless issue resolution. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Darling Creek Road, at the head of the William's Fork drainage. Grand Huts 1st Creek Cabin - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Jurak CE - Special use management 907-874-7520 [email protected] *UPDATED* s Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization for the preservation and maintenance of the existing 1st Creek Cabin and reconstruct and designate a user created trail from an existing trailhead to the cabin. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 34, T2S R75W, 6th PM, Grand County, CO. North side of 1st Creek drainage approximately 1/2 mile west of US Hwy. 40.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Intrawest/Winter Park - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Deanna Bartlett Operations Corp. Distributed Scoping Start 09/06/2013 970-887-4122 Antenna System [email protected] 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42852 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Winter Park Resort. Kauffman Creek Vegetation - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 07/2019 Kevin McLaughlin Management Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 02/16/2018 970-887-4107 CE [email protected] .us *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to salvage approximately 1,600 acres of standing dead lodgepole pine trees, which are a result of widespread mountain pine beetle. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53566 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Sections 19, 20, 28-32, T4N R77W, and Sections 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36,T4N R78W, 6th PM, Grand County, Colorado. Sulphur Ranger District of the in Grand County, Colorado, approximately 10 miles northwest of Granby, Colorado. Meadow Creek Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 07/2020 Eric Schroder Enhancement and Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 12/15/2016 303-541-2538 Improvement Project - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 02/2019 *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is looking to improve watershed condition and recreation opportunities in the Meadow Creek Reservoir area, which is part of the Arapaho . Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50666 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Meadow Creek Reservoir Area, Tabernash, CO in Grand County.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2019 09/2019 Deanna Bartlett Willow Creek Line Rebuild Scoping Start 11/14/2018 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue an authorization to replace the existing Willow Creek overhead power line with a new overhead line in approximately the same alignment where it crosses National Forest System lands, west of Hwy. 40, south of CR40. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Willow Creek line begins at an existing pole on an existing north/south power line on the west side of Hwy. 40 and runs east on the south side of CR40 across NFS lands for approximately 1,850 ft. Strawberry Vegetation - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2019 07/2020 Gary Wooldridge Management Project (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 02/2019 970-887-4112 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to salvage approximately 1,707 acres of standing dead lodgepole pine trees, which are a result of widespread mountain pine beetle. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - sec. 32, T2N R75W; secs. 5- 8, 17-20, 29, 30 & 32, T1N R75. Within the Tabernash Geographical Area from the Forest Plan. BLM is located on west side of sale area; GCR 84 and NFSR 850.1 are located on the east side of sale area; approx. 3.5 mi. NE of Tabernash. Sulphur Timber Stand - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Kevin McLaughlin Improvement Project - Fuels management 970-887-4107 EA [email protected] .us Description: The Forest Service is proposing to implement 4325 acres of vegetation improvement activities. The proposal will address improving forest health while maintaining and improving vegetation conditions that are suitable for Canada lynx habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51029 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Three Lakes Water and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Deanna Bartlett Sanitation District 970-887-4122 CE [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a special use authorization to replace an expiring authorization for an existing sewage collection system. Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. Arapaho National Recreation Area.

Upper Williams Fork Cutthroat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Rick Henderson Trout Reclamation Est. Scoping Start 02/2019 970-870-2219 EA [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Denver Water to construct fish barriers on McQueary, Bobtail and Steelman Creeks in the upper Williams Fork to protect green lineage cutthroat trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54657 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Williams Fork. Vasquez, Cabin and Trail - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2019 07/2019 Rick Henderson Creeks Passage Projects. Scoping Start 08/08/2018 970-870-2219 CE [email protected] s Description: The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Denver Water to replace 2 undersized culverts on Vasquez Creek and 1 on Cabin Creek with aquatic organism passage structures, and remove a flume on Cabin Creek and install a v-notch weir on Trail Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54656 Location: UNIT - Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Grand. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sulphur Ranger District on Vasquez, Cabin and Trail Creeks.

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