Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 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, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Rio Grande Forest Plan - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:06/2018 09/2018 Erin Minks Revision DEIS NOA in Federal Register 719-852-6215 EIS 10/02/2017 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2018 Description: Forest Plan Revision Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46078 Location: UNIT - Rio Grande National Forest All Units. STATE - . COUNTY - Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rio Grande National Forest in south central CO.

Rio Grande National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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

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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. CDOT Gravel Storage Area - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Patrick Moran EA 215 Comment Period Legal 719-852-6286 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. LEGAL - Not Applicable. La Manga Pass. CP District-wide Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Mike Tooley EIS - Vegetation management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 719-274-6321 (other than forest products) 10/17/2017 [email protected] - Fuels management Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2018 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.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Cline Driveway Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Andrew Peterson CE Scoping Start 06/08/2017 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: It is proposed to authorize the use of a seasonally restricted Forest System Road for the purpose of year-round access to private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52436 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Secs. 1 & 2, T. 35 N., R. 6 E., and Secs. 35 & 36, T. 36 N., R. 6 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado. A forest road special use permit 8,710 feet long and 20 feet wide encompassing 4.0 acres in Secs. 1 & 2, T. 35 N., R. 6 E., and Secs. 35 & 36, T. 36 N., R. 6 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado. 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. Fox Creek Vegetation - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 07/2018 Mike Tooley Management Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 01/02/2018 719-274-6321 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Silvicultural treatments, including prescribed fire, would improve forest health and vegetation conditions for deer and , , and other wildlife species (including northern goshawk). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52667 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T33N, R6E; T33N, R7E; and T34N, R6E of the NMPM. The Fox Creek Vegetation Management Project is located on the Conejos Peak Ranger District, in Conejos County, Colorado.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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. Martinez Driveway Proposal - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Andrew Peterson CE Scoping Start 07/25/2017 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: The reissuance of a private driveway permit to the new owner for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52435 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Sec. 8, T. 36 N., R. 4 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado. A private driveway permit 5160 feet in length and 30 feet in width encompassing 1.78 acres in Sec. 8, T. 36 N., R. 4 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado. McWilliams Driveway Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2018 03/2018 Andrew Peterson Reissuance Project Est. Scoping Start 11/2017 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] Description: It is proposed to amend the McWilliams Forest Road Special Use permit to a Private Driveway Special Use Permit for the remainder of the term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52432 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Secs. 1 & 2, T. 36 N., R. 6 E., and Secs. 35 & 36, T. 37 N., R. 6 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado. A private driveway permit 2.2 miles long and 12 feet wide encompassing 3.2 acres in Secs. 1 & 2, T. 36 N., R. 6 E., and Secs. 35 & 36, T. 37 N., R. 6 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Mix Lake Campground Hazard - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/25/2017 11/2017 Jeremiah Martinez Tree Removal Project - Forest products 719-274-8971 CE [email protected] d.us *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed action would include closing the Mix Lake Campground to public use starting September 2017 and completing a timber salvage project to remove hazard trees within the campground boundary. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53191 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - Township 36N Range 4E, Sec. 21 and 22, N.M.P.M. Mix Lake Campground is located in Conejos County in the upper Conejos Canyon. It is located approximately 45 miles west of Antonito Colorado, via paved highway 17 for 22 miles. Mix Lake Picnic Site (ID#: - Recreation management Completed Actual: 05/05/2015 06/2016 Jeremiah Martinez 35144) Removal Project 719-274-6320 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of this project is to remove the obsolete infrastructure from the Mix Lake Picnic site, remove FSR 246.1A as a Forest Service system route and to remove the Mix Lake Picnic site ID#: 35144 as a developed recreation site from any inventory Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46874 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Conejos. LEGAL - T36N, R4E, Section 21 N.M.P.M. Mix lake Picnic Site is located along Mix Lake, near Platoro Reservoir in the Platoro, Conejos County, Colorado area. 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 Ortega Guzzler Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2017 07/2018 David Topolewski CE Scoping Start 08/03/2017 719-274-6304 [email protected]. us Description: The purpose of this project is to provide water developments for big game species in an area with little available water during the late spring through fall. This will increase the use of the area and provide relief for neighboring private lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52307 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Alamosa. LEGAL - Township 37N, Range 6E, sections 35 and 36 and Township 36N, Range 6E, sections 1 and 2. Located approximately 14 miles SW of Monte Vista and 3 miles N of Terrace Reservoir. 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.

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Rio Grande National Forest Conejos Peak Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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:05/2017 06/2017 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. Summitville Interchange - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Thomas Malecek CE - Land acquisition Scoping Start 01/19/2018 719-657-6007 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Summitville Interchange proposes the conveyance of 31 mineral survey fractions under the Small Tracts Act. The USFS would acquire 3 parcels at approximately 71 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52819 Location: UNIT - Conejos Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wightman Fork to Lookout Roadless Area boundary, located in the Rio Grande National Forest near the Summitville mine and EPA Superfund site. 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.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region *Gravel pits for USFS - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2017 08/2017 Patrick Moran administrative use Scoping Start 03/16/2017 719-852-6286 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed action is to designate three new gravel pits for USFS administrative use Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51641 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Rio Grande. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three: Del Norte Peak road, south of South Fork CO; FSR 329, south of Del Norte, CO; and Black Mountain, north of Creede, CO. *North Lime Spruce Beetle - Forest products Completed Actual: 01/16/2018 01/2018 Kevin Duda Salvage 719-657-6022 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed action is to salvage harvest up to 250 acres of dead Engelmann spruce in order to recover economic value in Forest Plan Management Area Prescription 5.13, Forest Products. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51709 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of Spar City, Mineral County Colorado. *Spruce Lakes dead tree - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/10/2018 09/2018 Martha Williamson mitigation 719-657-3321 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 .

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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 Del Norte Peak Spruce Beetle - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2018 10/2018 Kevin Duda Salvage Comment Period Public Notice 719-657-6022 EA 10/10/2017 [email protected] Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage up to 4,100 acres of dead and dying Engelmann spruce trees in the Del Norte Peak area. Approximately 48,750 hundred cubic feet (CCF) of Engelmann spruce sawtimber may be salvaged with this project Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52671 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - T.39 N.,R.4 E., sec. 19,20,27-34; T.39 N.,R.3 E. sec. 24,25,36; T.38 N.,R.3 E.,sec. 12-14, 23-26,35,36; T.38 N.,R.4 E., sec.3-10,16- 19,30,31; T.37 N., R.4 E.,sec. 6; and T.37 N., R.3 E sec. 1,NM PM. Project area located about 6 miles southeast of South Fork, Colorado. Dilley Driveway Project - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Andrew Peterson CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2018 719-852-6206 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposed is access to private property consisting of numerous patented mining claims. Some of these lodes are separated by narrow strips of NFS land. The RGNF would be authorizing the crossing of these strips for the purpose of legal access. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53457 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Sulphhide #5 Lode and the Little Maid Lode in Sec. 11, T. 42 N., R. 1 W., NMPM, Mineral County, Colorado. 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.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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. Getz Water Transmission Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Andrew Peterson Reauthorization Scoping Start 02/22/2018 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reauthorization of a spring development and water transmission line per the decree in Division 3 Case No. 84CW0067. The current authorization expires on December 31, 2018 and the permitee has requested reauthorization. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53407 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - A right-of-way 615 feet in length and 10 feet in width encompassing 0.2 acres in the NE1/4 of Sec. 36, T. 41 N., R. 5 W., NMPM, Hinsdale County, Colorado. 0.2 acres in the NE1/4 of Sec. 36, T. 41 N., R. 5 W., NMPM, Hinsdale County, Colorado. Groundhog Park Spruce Beetle - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2018 09/2018 Kevin Duda Salvage Comment Period Public Notice 719-657-6022 EA 10/10/2017 [email protected] Description: The Divide Ranger District is proposing to salvage dead and dying spruce from up to 1,951 acres in the Groundhog Park area, located about 16 miles northwest of Del Norte, Colorado. This could produce 21,200 cubic feet of sawtimber. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52670 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T.43 N., R.4 E., sec. 31, 32; T.42 N., R.4 E. sec. 5-8, 16-21, 28-33; T.42 N., R.3 E., sec. 12, 13, 23-25, 36; and T.41 N., R.3 E., sec. 4-6, New Mexico P.M. Located about 16 miles northwest of Del Norte, CO.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region High Country Guest Ranch - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Andrew Peterson Water Transmission Line Scoping Start 02/22/2018 719-852-6206 Reauthorization [email protected] CE Description: Reauthorization of a spring development and water transmission line per the decree in Division 3 Case No. *NEW LISTING* 86CW0011. The current special use authorization expires on December 31, 2018. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53408 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - A right-of-way approximately 1500 feet in length and 10 feet in width encompassing 0.3 acres in the NW1/4 of Sec. 3, T. 41 N., R. 3 W., NMPM, Hinsdale County, Colorado. 0.3 acres in the NW1/4 of Sec. 3, T. 41 N., R. 3 W., NMPM, Hinsdale County, Colorado. Kosciusko Power Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Andrew Peterson Extension Scoping Start 12/06/2017 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: SLVREC is proposed to bury approximately 550 feet of electric line across NFS land along Forest System Road 504 in the County right-of-way. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53417 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along 550 feet of Forest System Road 504 in the SE 1/4 of Sec. 26, T. 42 N., R. 1 W., NMPM, Mineral County, Colorado. Luther Driveway Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Andrew Peterson CE Scoping Start 02/27/2018 719-852-6206 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposed is legal access to the Progress Lode across 200 feet of NFS land.

Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mineral. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Progress Lode in the SW1/4 of Sec. 11, T. 42 N., R. 1 W., NMPM, Mineral County, Colorado.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Park Cow Camp - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Andrew Peterson Reauthorization Scoping Start 02/22/2018 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The current special use authorization for the Park Cow Camp expired on December 31, 2017. The Forest is considering the proposal to reauthorize the cow camp with a new special use authorization for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53411 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - 1.0 acres in the SW1/4 of Sec. 35, T. 42 N., R. 3 W., NMPM, Hinsdale County, Colorado. 1.0 acres in the SW1/4 of Sec. 35, T. 42 N., R. 3 W., NMPM, Hinsdale County, Colorado. 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. 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.

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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: 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 Pasture Cabins, - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 12/2017 Andrew Peterson LLC Small Tracts Act Scoping Start 09/22/2016 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] Description: A small tracts act sale of 1.0 acres pursuant to the resolution of an encroaching cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52438 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Rio Grande Pastures Subdivision located in Sec. 36, T. 41 N., R. 5 W., NMPM, Hinsdale County, Colorado.

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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-Wishbone S&G - Grazing management Completed Actual: 03/23/2018 06/2018 Tanner Dutton Allotments Analysis 719-657-6010 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. 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).

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Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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 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. Wilber Water Transmission Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Andrew Peterson Reauthorization Scoping Start 02/22/2018 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reauthorization of a spring development and water transmission line per the decree in Division 3 Case No. CA2673 for the Hudson Ditch. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53412 Location: UNIT - Divide Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Rio Grande. LEGAL - A right-of-way 300 feet in length and 10 feet in width encompassing 0.1 acres more or less in the SE1/4 of Sec. 29, T. 40 N., R. 3 E., NMPM, Rio Grande County, Colorado. SE1/4 of Sec. 29, T. 40 N., R. 3 E., NMPM, Rio Grande County, Colorado.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Colorado Division of Water - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Andrew Peterson Reauthorization of three stream Scoping Start 01/26/2018 719-852-6206 gaging stations. [email protected] CE Description: The Rio Grande National Forest proposes to re-authorize three stream gaging stations owned and operated by *NEW LISTING* the Colorado Division of Water Resources. The stations are located near the trailheads on Cotton Creek, Wild Cherry Creek and San Isabel Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53292 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Cotton Creek gage: SW1/4 Sec. 20, T. 45 N., R. 11 E., N.M.P.M. Wild Cherry Creek gage: SW1/4 Sec. 33, T. 45 N., R. 11 E., N.M.P.M. San Isabel Creek gage: NW1/4 Sec. 25, T. 44 N., R. 11 E., N.M.P.M. Three stream gaging stations located near the trailheads on Cotton, Wild Cherry and San Isabel Creeks in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Dugan Forest Road Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Andrew Peterson Reauthorization Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 719-852-6206 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reauthorization of legal access through a special use permit. The current authorization expires on December 31, 2018. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53413 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Use of the closed Forest System Road 680/680.1A for the purpose of accessing private property in Sec. 23, T. 43 N., R. 5 E., NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. Findley Gulch Small Tract Acts - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 12/2017 Andrew Peterson CE Scoping Start 02/13/2014 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: An interchange of 3.42 acres to resolve an encroachment, a sale of 1.32 acres to resolve an encroachment, and sales of 0.1, 0.48, 1.33, 6.98 and 12.56 acres to relieve the U. S. of mineral fractions and provide a more manageable boundary. 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.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region King Driveway Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 Andrew Peterson CE Scoping Start 09/28/2017 719-852-6206 [email protected] Description: It is proposed to authorize a private driveway in the South Rock Creek drainage northeast of Villa Grove, Colorado. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52433 Location: UNIT - Saguache Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Secs. 27 & 28, T. 48 N., R. 9 E., NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. A private driveway permit 6,072 feet in length and 20 feet in width encompassing 2.79 acres in Secs. 27 & 28, T. 48 N., R. 9 E., NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado. 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. 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 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.

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Rio Grande National Forest Saguache Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region 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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