Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017 Rio Grande National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2017 to 06/30/2017 Rio Grande National Forest 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

Rio Grande National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CDot Permit Renewals - La - Special area management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer Manga and Wolf Creek 215 Comment Period Legal 719-852-6206 Workshop & Storage Areas Notice 07/10/2013 [email protected] EA Description: CDot will be applying in early 2012 to renew two special use permits: La Manga workshop and storage area; Wolf Creek workshop and storage area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37985 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District, Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Mineral. Highway 17 La Manga Pass; Highway 160 Wolf Creek Pass. DITCH BILL EASEMENTS - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2013 01/2014 Matthew Custer CE Scoping Start 09/20/1995 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: The Forest has 87 applications for Ditch Bill Easements. The Forest intends to process at least 25 of these applications in FY05. This action involves authorizing historical facilities that qualify under the Ditch Bill. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande/projects/ Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District, Divide Ranger District, Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Alamosa, Conejos, Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache. On National Forest Service Land throughout the Rio Grande National Forest.

Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Bear Creek Emergency Egress - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Andrea Jones CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 [email protected] Description: Proposal to elevate a gully crossing between Bear Creek and Sheep Creek Subdivision for emergency egress for vehicles. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43732 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T38N, R6E, Section 22. On the boundary of Sheep Creek and Bear Creek subdivisions in Conejos Canyon.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CDOT Gravel Pit at La Manga - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 05/17/2016 06/2016 Patrick Moran Pass 719-852-6286 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: he Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) is planning to evaluate the environmental impacts of a mineral materials free use permit for the Colorado Department of Transportation at the site that they are illegally occupying along La Manga Pass. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43856 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Antonito, Colorado along La Manga Pass. CDOT Gravel Storage Area - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Matthew Custer EA 215 Comment Period Legal 719-852-6206 Notice 07/01/2013 [email protected] Description: CDOT will be applying for a permit to continue to use an existing storage area on La Manga Pass. The existing site is for gravel and waste rock storage related to maintenance of Highway 17. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37975 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. La Manga Pass.

CP District-wide Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Mike Tooley EIS - Vegetation management NOI in Federal Register 719-274-6321 (other than forest products) 03/01/2016 [email protected] - Fuels management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2017 Description: Salvage dead and dying Engelmann spruce to recover economic value and reduce fuels adjacent to private land Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48818 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Rio Grande. LEGAL - All or parts of sections in T32N: R4E, R5E, R6E; T33N: R5E, R6E; T34N: R5E, R6E; T36N: R3E, R4E, R4 1/2E, R5E; T37N: R3E, R4E, R5E. Conejos Peak Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest. Located South & west of Monte Vista CO, continuing south to the NM border.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region CP-7 Allotment Analysis - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 06/2018 Kelly Garcia EA Comment Period Public Notice 719-274-8971 11/22/2016 [email protected] Description: Analysis for grazing reauthorization Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46179 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Conejos Peak RD. Cat Creek Cattle and Horse - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Kelly Garcia Allotments EA 719-274-6317 EA [email protected] Description: This is an environmental assessment analyzing seven cattle and horse allotments (Cat Crk, La Jara, Hot Crk, Alamosa, Bancos, Jim Crk and Rough Crk) for the effects of continued livestock grazing and the development of allotment management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34012 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Rio Grande. These allotments are located in Conejos and Rio Grande counties. Cat Creek Water Well - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 09/2015 Andrea Jones CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 [email protected] Description: A water well will be drilled in the vicinity of Cat Creek, which is located north of Terrace Reservoir. The water will be pumped into a storage tank with a gravity flow to drinkers. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43735 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - T37N, R6E, NE1/4 SE1/4, Sec.36. Cat Creek near Poison Gulch. Changing Status of FSR 380.6a - Special area management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Andrea Jones CE - Road management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6309 [email protected] Description: Proposal to change status from Level I maintenance to Level II maintenance and possibly open the road for public use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43730 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R3E, Section 11. Conejos Peak Ranger District, T36N, R3E, Section 11.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Cow Camp Salvage Project - Forest products Completed Actual: 01/11/2017 04/2017 Mike Tooley CE 719-274-6321 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Salvage dead and dying trees resulting from spruce beetles and replant the area as needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49677 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T 5N, R33 E, Sec. 23 and 26, NMPM. Project is located off Highway 17 near La Manga Pass. De Herrera Lake Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2016 05/2017 Mike Tooley Project Scoping Start 07/28/2016 719-274-6321 CE [email protected] Description: Salvage dead and dying trees resulting from spruce beetles and replant seedlings, as needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49679 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T33N, R5E, Sections 19-22, NMPM. Located off forest road 114 near De Herrera Lake. Hidden Mile Fence - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 David Topolewski Construction - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 06/10/2016 719-274-6304 CE - Grazing management [email protected]. - Vegetation management us (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: Fence construction up to 1/4 mile near northwestern property line in the project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49603 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Township 32N, Range 5E, section 34. Located approximately 3 miles NW of Horca, along FSR 250. Mogote - Forest Service - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Andrea Jones Administrative Horse Pasture Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-8971 Fence Construction [email protected] CE Description: This project will be the construction of about 1.5 miles of fence and two water gaps into the Conejos River within the Mogote Forest Service Administrative horse pasture just south of the community of Fox Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43736 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T33N, R7E, NE1/4 NW1/4, Sec.33. West of Mogote Campground.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Platoro fence extension - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 [email protected] Description: This project will be the re-construction of ½ mile of fence and the construction of one-quarter mile of new fence construction on the east boundary of the community of Platoro. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43786 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R4E, NE1/4 SE1/4, Sec.23. East of Platoro community. Rito Hondo - Forest Service - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia Administrative Horse Pasture Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 Corral Construction [email protected] CE Description: This project will be the construction of a small horse corral within the Rito Hondo Forest Service Administrative horse pasture just north of the Bighorn Corral on FDR 103. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43787 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T32N, R7E, NE1/4 NW1/4, Sec.10. North of Bighorn Corral on FSR103. Schilling Springs Water Well - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) Description: A water well will be drilled in the vicinity of Schilling Springs, which is located north of Terrace Reservoir. The water will be pumped into a 12,000 gallon storage tank with a gravity flow to drinkers. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43790 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R6E, NW1/4 SE1/4, Sec.15. NW of Terrace Reservoir near Schilling Springs. Schilling Springs water - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 03/2014 Luciano Sandoval development project Scoping Start 02/12/2013 719-274-8971 CE [email protected] Description: Develop a water source on the Platoro Cattle & Horse Allotment Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41553 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - T.36 N, R6E, Sec. 15. Triangle pasture of the Platoro C&H allotment.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Triangle Earth Dams - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Kelly Garcia CE - Grazing management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-274-6317 [email protected] Description: Four earth dams for water collection will be constructed in the area known as the Triangle, just north of Terrace Reservoir. Construction is an earthen dug-out area with a dam and a spillway treated with salt to seal the bottom. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43794 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R6E, SE1/4 NW1/4, Sec.13. West of Chiquita Peak.

Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region *Fat Bear hydroaxe - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Dale Gomez CE Scoping Start 09/15/2016 719-657-6024 [email protected] Description: A hydro-axe would be used to mulch trees less than eight inches in diameter to improve forest health and improve wildlife habitat on approximately 410 acres of mixed conifer within 4 potential units. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50480 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of South Fork, CO; between the east and west forks of Shaw Creek. *New recreation special use - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 05/2017 Jody Fairchild authorizations - Special use management Scoping Start 09/15/2016 719-658-2556 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to issue new special use authorizations for recreation-related outfitting and guiding on the Divide District. Authorizations may be for up to 10 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50482 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing, open roads, trails, and trailheads on the Divide District outside of Wilderness. Snowmobile use: south and east of US160, north of Divide/Conejos Peak district boundary.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region *Pinos and Twin Mountain - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 02/09/2017 05/2017 Dale Gomez mahogany pruning 719-657-6024 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed action is to use crews to prune over-mature mountain mahogany and thin pinyon-juniper in the Pinos Creek and Twin Mountain areas for big game transitional and winter range. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50481 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pinos Creek, south of Del Norte CO; Twin Mountain, north of Del Norte, CO. *Spruce Lakes dead tree - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 08/2017 Martha Williamson mitigation Scoping Start 09/15/2016 719-657-3321 CE [email protected] Description: Use certified blasters to fell dead trees within 3/4 of a tree length around the Spruce Lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness to mitigate the potential for the spillways to clog and minimize the threat of the dams overtopping and failing. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50478 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spruce Lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness, 7 miles north of Wolf Creek Pass. Blue Park Spruce Beetle - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2017 11/2017 Kevin Duda Salvage Comment Period Public Notice 719-657-6022 EA 10/14/2016 [email protected] Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage approximately 3,350 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees near Blue Park located 10 miles northwest of South Fork, CO. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50461 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Legal description: T41 N, R3 E, Sect 10-29, and 33-36; T41 N, R3 E Sect 19, 30, and 31; T40 N, R2 E, Sect 1; and T40 N, R3 E, Sect 1, NMPM. The project area is located approximately 9.5 miles northwest of South Fork, Colorado, Mineral County. The project analysis area encompasses 10,406 acres.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Bristol head roadside salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Kevin Duda CE Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-657-6022 [email protected] Description: Recover commercial economic value and provide fuelwood or sawlog material for small commercial operators from no more than 250 acres. The projects are designed to include only those areas that are within 300 feet of 3 existing gated roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49357 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 8 miles west of Creede, CO. CDoT Remediation Wells - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Matthew Custer CE Scoping Start 01/12/2013 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: CDoT will be applying for a permit for existing groundwater monitoring & remediation wells, and drill possibly more wells,on Wolf Creek Pass. The wells are to remediate an existing dissolved-phase petroleum hydrocarbon plume related to their facility Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37987 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - NMPM, T. 37N., R2E., NE1/4 sec. 8. Wolf Creek Pass. Continental Dam & Santa Maria - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 05/2014 Thomas Malecek Canal Rehabilitation Project Scoping Start 03/02/2013 719-657-6007 CE [email protected] Description: Repair existing dam, spillway, and canal Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41429 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - T 41 N, R 3 W, Sec. 1: T 41 N, R 2 W, Sec 7 and 8. Located approximately 25 miles northwest of Creede, CO.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Divide District Trails System - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2015 08/2015 Jody Fairchild Maintenance Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-0390 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal is to provide maintenance and minor reconstruction to the Divide District recreational trails system, both motorized and non-motorized. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43781 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The existing designated motorized and non-motorized trails within the Infra Data Base, travel management system, for the Divide Ranger District. Fox Mountain roadside salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Kevin Duda CE Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-657-6022 [email protected] Description: Recover commercial economic value and provide fuelwood or sawlog material for small commercial operators from no more than 250 acres. The projects are designed to include only those areas that are within 300 feet of 6 existing gated roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49358 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 11 miles southwest of South Fork, CO. Meadow lift and associated - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Stephen Brigham infrastructure, Wolf Creek Ski - Special use management Scoping Start 08/31/2016 719-657-6014 Area Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 09/2016 Description: Wolf Creek Ski Area (WCSA) has proposed a project to construct the Meadow Lift, a multi-use facility at the top of the lift, ski trails, and provide access via a pedestrian bridge (magic carpet conveyance). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50115 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Sections 8, 9 and 16, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian. Wolf Creek Ski Area, 19 miles south of South Fork, CO.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Million Dam spillway - Facility management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 05/2017 Margaret Sullivan improvements Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-852-6246 CE [email protected] .us Description: The proposed action is to replace the Million Dam earthen spillway approach section with concrete and then to stabilize the rip rap in the spillway channel Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49314 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Million Reservoir, approximately 3.5 miles southwest of South Fork, CO. North Pool Spruce Beetle - Forest products Completed Actual: 03/07/2017 04/2017 Kevin Duda Salvage Project 719-657-6022 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage approximately 1,000 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees near Hanson's Mill, east of Creede, Colorado. Approximately eight million board feet of Engelmann spruce may be salvaged. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48098 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T42 N, R3 E, Sec. 31; T41 N, R3 E, Sec. 6; T42 N, R2 E, Sec. 35-36; T42N, R2 E, Sec. 35-36; and T41 N, R2 E, Sec. 1-3, 10-12, NMPM. The project area is located 11 miles east of Creede, Colorado, Mineral County. The project analysis area encompasses 2,479 acres. RIO GRANDE WATERSHED - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Jody Fairchild EMERGENCY ACTION Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-2556 COORDINATION TEAM [email protected] (RWEACT) RESEARCH Description: PROPOSAL IS TO ALLOW RWEACT TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES IN AND CE AROUND THE WEST FORK FIRE COMPLEX BURN AREA. THE ACTIVITIES WOULD BE AUTHORIZED OVER A 5 YEAR PERIOD. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43776 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. WEST FORK FIRE INFLUENCE AREA.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region RUTH BROWN PIPELINE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE - Watershed management Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 PROPOSAL - Special use management [email protected] CE Description: CURRENT PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REAUTHORIZE AN EXISTING BURIED WATER PIPELINE THAT MOVES WATER FROM A DIVERSION DAM ON THE ROARING FORK OF GOOSE CREEK, ACROSS FOREST SERVICE LANDS TO HAY PRESS LAKE, LOCATED ON PRIVATE LANDS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43774 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTIONS 33, 28, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 1 E, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SECTIONS 33, 28, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 1 E, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. Rebel Mine plan of operations - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2016 05/2016 Patrick Moran extension Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-852-6286 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action to authorize the Rebel Mine plan of operations for one year. The plan includes no additional surface disturbance and maintains existing mitigations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49324 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nine miles north of US Highway 160, between Del Norte and South Fork, CO. Recreation event permit: 2-day - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 07/2016 Devon Cotsamire motorcycle enduro event on - Special use management Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-657-3321 motorized trails [email protected] CE Description: SFRP LLC is proposing a two-day motorcycle enduro event on existing motorized trails with untimed segments on National Forest System Roads south of Del Norte. The event base area would be on NFS land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49354 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos, Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing motorized trails and NFSRs south and east of US Highway 160, between Del Norte and South Fork, CO. Event base would be 4 miles east of South Fork, CO.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Recreation event permit: horse - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 08/2016 Devon Cotsamire and ATV fun rides - Special use management Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-657-3321 CE [email protected] Description: Mineral County Fair Board is proposing one-day ATV and a horse fun rides on National Forest System Roads north of Creede, CO. The proposed action is to issue five-year permits for these events. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49356 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Creede, CO.

Recreation special use permit - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 05/2016 Stephen Brigham reissuance - Special use management Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-657-6014 CE [email protected] Description: A permit would be reissued to Payne Outfitting for outfitting and guiding. Permits to groom snowmobile trails would be reissued to the South Fork Powder Busters, Silverthread Outdoor Recreation, and the Snow Country Explorers.

Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49353 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Payne outfitting operates west of Creede, CO. Groomed snowmobile trails are near South Fork and Creede, CO. Rio Grande Silver Corridor - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2016 02/2017 Patrick Moran Extension Comment Period Public Notice 719-852-6286 EA 01/29/2016 [email protected] Description: Exploration corridor extension along FS Road 505 totaling 9/10 of a mile. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48118 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 43 N R 1 W Sec 15 along FS Road 505.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Debra Mollet COMPANY CABIN PERMIT Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6234 REISSUANCE PROPOSAL [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE THE PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE VERY SAME EXISTING CABIN TO REMAIN ON PUBLIC LANDS. THIS CABIN IS USED FOR MAINTAINING THE CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR DAM AND ADJACENT IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43797 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 N RANGE 3 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 N RANGE 3 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer COMPANY, CONTINENTAL Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 RESERVOIR DAM ACCESS [email protected] ROAD PERMIT REISSUANCE. Description: THE PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A PERMIT FOR THE SAME 1/4 OF A MILE CE LONG, ACCESS ROAD ACROSS NATIONAL FOREST LANDS. THIS IS A ROAD THE RESERVOIR COMPANY USES TO ACCESS THE WORKINGS OF THE CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR DAM. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43778 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 N, RANGE 3 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. FROM THE BOAT RAMP ROAD TO THE TOP OF CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR DAM. SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Debra Mollet GRAVEL PIT PERMIT Scoping Start 02/13/2014 520-388-8415 REISSUANCE [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE THIS PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE THE SAME EXISTING GRAVEL PIT LOCATED ON NATIONAL FOREST LAND AND USED BY THE SANTA MARIA RESERVOIR COMPANY TO STORE MINERAL MATERIALS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43777 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 41 N, RANGE 2 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 41 N, RANGE 2 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Snow Mesa S&G - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 09/2017 Tanner Dutton Allotments Analysis Comment Period Public Notice 719-657-6010 EA 01/10/2014 [email protected] Description: Environmental Analysis for domestic sheep grazing on four domestic sheep and goat allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42886 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Snow Mesa Allotments are approximately 22,711 acres and includes portions of Townships 42-43 N, Ranges 1 and 2 West within Hinsdale and Mineral Counties, Colorado. Tewksberry trail reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 07/2016 Stephen Brigham CE Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719-657-6014 [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to reroute 3 sections of the Tewksberry ATV trail for a total of 1 mile. The reroutes would be constructed to ATV trail specifications with tread no wider than 50", and would reduce resource damage and soil erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49352 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately seven miles south-southwest of South Fork, CO. US MILITARY HELICOPTER - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Jody Fairchild TRAINING MANEUVERS Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-658-2556 CE [email protected] Description: PROPOSAL IS TO ALLOW THE US ARMY TO CONDUCT HIGH ELEVATION HELICOPTER TRAINING (takeoffs/landings) IN THE SNOW MESA AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS. THE TRAINING WOULD BE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, OVER A 5 YEAR PERIOD. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43782 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Sections 1 through 36, Township 42 N Range 2 W. SNOW MESA (south of La Garita Wilderness).

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Upper Rio Grande boat ramp - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Martha Williamson improvements - Watershed management Scoping Start 03/23/2016 719.657.3321 CE - Facility management [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to harden the boat ramps and install rock deflector structures that extend into the channel and provide protection to the stream bank and create a low-velocity area at four existing put-ins on the upper Rio Grande river. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49323 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Four put-ins along the upper Rio Grande: Palisade campground, Wagon Wheel Gap, Rio Grande campground, and Box Canyon. All are between South Fork, CO and Road Canyon Reservoir (north of Creede, CO). WILLIAM BIEBER BRIDGE - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 PROPOSAL [email protected] CE Description: THIS PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE ANOTHER SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SAME EXISTING BRIDGE THAT CROSSES RED MOUNTAIN CREEK TO ACCESS THE WILLIAM BIEBER PRIVATE LAND HOLDINGS AT THE END OF FOREST SERVICE ROAD 526 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43739 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 1 W, NEW MEXICO PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN. THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES RED MOUNTAIN CREEK TO ACCESS THE WILLIAM BIEBER PRIVATE LAND HOLDINGS AT THE END OF FOREST SERVICE ROAD 526. WOLF CREEK CENTURY-TEL - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Matthew Custer PERMIT REISSUANCE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] Description: THE PROPOSAL IS TO REISSUE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CENTURY-TEL AUTHORIZING THEIR EXISTING BURIED FIBER-OPTIC LINE. THIS LINE FOLLOWS US HIGHWAY 160 FROM THE PASS CREEK TUNNEL TO THE WOLF CREEK SKI AREA Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43743 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - T38N, R2E, Secs. 9,16,21,28,33,34; T37N, R2E, Secs. 3,4; T37N, R1E, Secs. 5,8 . BURIED CONDUIT IS ON THE SOUTH AND EAST SHOULDERS OF US HIGHWAY 160 FROM THE PASS CREEK TUNNEL TO THE WOLF CREEK SKI AREA.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Findley Gulch Small Tracts Act - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 James Pitts CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 505-257-4095 [email protected] Description: Complete one interchange of approximately 3.1 acres to resolve one encroachment of private residence and compete a sale of approximately 1.32 acres to resolve the second encroachment of a private residence. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43765 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T46N R7E Sec34. T46N R7E Sec34. La Garita Creek Fish Barrier - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Barry Wiley CE 719-852-6228 [email protected] Description: Construct a fish migration barrier approximately 100 feet wide and 5 feet tall utilizing boulders and/or concrete.

Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T41N, R6E, Section 6. Project is located approximately 7 miles southwest of La Garita, CO. La Garita Hills Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Diana McGinn Project - Forest products DEIS NOA in Federal Register 719-852-6241 EIS - Vegetation management 09/30/2016 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. FEIS NOA in Federal - Fuels management Register 05/2017 - Watershed management Description: Management activities needed to promote forest health and resiliency, improve wildlife habitat, salvage spruce beetle killed trees, remove trees hazardous to infrastructure or public safety, manage WUI fuels, and improve watersheds Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42001 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T42N, R3E, Sec. 2, 3, 10; T42N, R 4 E. Sec. 1-4, 9¿16; T42N, R5E, Sec. 1-26; T42N, R6E, Sec. 1¿9, 18, 19, 30; T43N, R3E, Sec.1-5, 8¿16, 21-28, 33-36, T.43N, R4E, Sec. 1-30, 32-36; T43N. R5E, Sec. 1-36. One mile west of Saguache, CO, south and west along District boundary.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Luders Lodgepole - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A James Pitts CE (other than forest products) 505-257-4095 [email protected] Description: Treat by using salvage harvest, bark beetle infested lodgepole pine trees in and adjacent to the Luders Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43766 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T45N, R3E, sections 1 and 12, NMPM. In and around Luder%u2019s Campground. New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 02/2017 Andrew Peterson Communications Site Lease Scoping Start 12/08/2016 719-852-6206 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Analysis to reissue AT&T's existing communications site lease for a new 30 year term with no changes to the *UPDATED* previously authorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50726 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Sec. 7, T. 45 N., R. 8 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado. Approximately five miles north of Saguache, CO. Sangre de Cristo AML - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Patrick Moran CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6286 [email protected] Description: For public health and safety we will locate and identify abandoned mine portals for closure. Evaluation will include wildlife surveys primarily for bat use, botanical surveys and historical evaluation prior to any closure work being initiated. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43771 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, north of the community of Crestone, in and around Pole Creek, Major Creek, Burnt Gulch.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Valley Communications Lease - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Andrew Peterson Reissue and New Building & Scoping Start 12/08/2016 719-852-6206 Tower Project [email protected] CE Description: Analysis to reissue Valley Communications' lease on Saguache Peak and the replacement of both their building and tower. Tower height is proposed to increase from 80 feet to 130 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50727 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Sec. 7, T. 45 N., R. 8 E., NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. Approximately five miles north of Saguache, CO.

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