Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2018 to 12/31/2018 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Amendments to Land - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2019 02/2019 John Shivik Management Plans Regarding - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5667 Sage-grouse Conservation 11/21/2017 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2018 Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management. Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/home/?cid=stelprd3843381 Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou- Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado.
R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
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R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) High Uintas Wilderness - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Paul Cowley Domestic Sheep Analysis NOI in Federal Register 801-999-2177 Project (Ashley and UWC 12/01/2015 [email protected] National Forests) Est. DEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 07/2018 Description: This project will evaluate the effects of continued domestic sheep grazing in the High Uintas Wilderness (HUW). There are 10 sheep allotments located on the north and south slopes of HUW and are located in both the Ashley and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44503 Location: UNIT - Roosevelt Ranger District, Duchesne Ranger District, Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Duchesne, Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the High Uintas Wilderness in both Duchesne and Summit counties. The project is located northeast of Duchesne, UT and southwest of Manila, UT.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Wasatch-Cache National Forest - Land management planning Completed Actual: 08/31/2018 08/2018 Charlie Condrat - Forest Plan - Wilderness - Special area management 801-999-2173 Opportunity Class [email protected] Administrative Change Description: The UWC National Forest has begun the process of an administrative change to the Wasatch-Cache Forest Plan CE to correct the Wilderness Management Prescriptions in the Henrys Fork and Beaver Creek watersheds to reflect *UPDATED* the historic and current uses. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54250 Location: UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Weber, Uinta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R4 - Intermountain Region UDWR mountain goat and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Pamela Manders bighorn sheep capture and 801-999-2167 collar via helicopter in [email protected] wilderness Description: Proposal by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to land helicopters in the Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, and Mount EA Timpanogos wilderness areas to capture and collar mountain goats. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49384 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District, Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake, Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, and Mount Timpanogos wilderness areas.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) West Fork Smiths Fork - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Paul Chase Colorado River Cutthroat Trout NOI in Federal Register 801-625-5112 Enhancement 08/25/2017 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2018 Description: Treat the streams in the West Fork Smiths Fork drainage including some waters within the High Uintas Wilderness with piscicide (rotenone) to remove nonnative fish species and enhance habitat for native Colorado River cutthroat trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51924 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 33 miles southeast of Evanston, Wyoming. On the north slope of the Uinta Mountain Range. Western Smiths Fork - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Jeff Matthews Restoration 801-999-2161 CE [email protected] Description: Project will treat approximately 1,872 acres impacted by the mountain pine beetle epidemic. The project will move this area towards the desired future condition of a more healthy and resilient forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48074 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 23 miles southwest of Mountain View, Wyoming.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Whitney Reservoir Restoration - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Jeff Matthews CE 801-999-2161 [email protected] Description: Recent mortality of spruce trees due to the spruce bark beetle has appeared along the eastern slope adjacent to Whitney Reservoir. Proposed action is to harvest spruce trees (less than 250 acres) in order to control the spread of insects Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48091 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 9 E., sections 3, 9, and 10. Approximately 30 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming. Wildlife and livestock pond - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Aimee Cameron development - Grazing management 307-782-6555 CE [email protected]. us *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to develop four ponds that would benefit both wildlife and livestock. Two new ponds would be created, and a ditch and water bars along a closed logging road would be modified o catch water. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40881 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. West Fork Smiths Fork watershed.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Chicken Creek East Boat Ramp - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/05/2018 05/2019 Anthony Gray CE 435-654-7218 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to build a new parking lot with a boat ramp near Chicken Creek East. A restroom will be constructed and the two East/West Chicken Creek Day Use areas will be removed and revegetated. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54571 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Strawberry Reservoir, south of Highway 40.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Oakley Water Tank Trails - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/11/2018 07/2018 Matthew Lane CE 801-733-2662 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: In partnership with Oakley City, UT and South Summit Trails Foundation, the USFS proposes to construct two sections of trail to create loop system trails that intersect with Oakley City trails. Trail length will be 0.1 miles for each trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54310 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Next to Oakley City, UT water tank north of Kamas, UT. Soapstone Trailhead Expansion - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Lane CE 801-733-2662 [email protected] Description: Proposal to expand parking at the Soapstone Trailhead to eliminate congestion and address safety issues. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52617 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Soapstone Winter Trailhead up Hwy 150.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Arctic Breed Rescue 5-Year - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2018 07/2018 Amy Forsgren Permit (801) 625-5849 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year permit to the Arctic Breed Rescue to host the K9 Challenge sled dog race. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53954 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache, Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Between Logan Canyon summit on Highway 89, east of Logan, Utah, and Hardware Ranch.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Camp Lomia - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kelli Taylor Waterline/Streambank Repair - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 435-755-3626 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *UPDATED* - Special use management Description: 1. Relocate existing culinary water lines under the stream channel and stabilize 190 feet of streambank. 2. Install two water storage tanks and water metering system in an existing structure located within the permit area. 3. Relocate shutoff valve. Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T113 N R3 E Section 17. Righthand Fork of the Logan River. Camp Lomia special use authorization. Dewitt Springs - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A David Ashby Maintenance/Repairs 775-752-3357 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Logan City has proposed maintenance projects at their culinary water source, Dewitt Springs: 1)Replace an existing water drain line which has collapsed; 2) Repair bank erosion around Dewitt Springs security fence to allow for fence maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50155 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Logan, Utah. At Dewitt Springs located in Logan Canyon. Dewitt/Bridger Streambank - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A David Ashby Repairs 775-752-3357 CE [email protected] Description: Logan City proposes to repair the stream bank just above Bridger Campground in order to protect the pipeline. The bank has eroded and has nearly exposed the city culinary water line and created a hazard on the Forest Service River Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50131 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Logan, Utah. In logan Canyon, just upstream from Bridger Campground.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Green Canyon Wildlife Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 08/16/2018 08/2018 Masako Wright Improvement & Providence - Vegetation management 8016255830 Canyon Watershed Wildlife (other than forest products) [email protected] Habitat Improvement - Fuels management s CE Description: Proposal to remove juniper in Green Canyon, Logan Dry Canyon and Providence Canyon. Juniper would be *UPDATED* removed by hand cutting and the area seeded with browse species to improve the quality and quantity of forage for wildlife. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49449 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Portions of: (Green Cyn) T 12 N, R 2 E; (Logan Dry Cyn) T 11 N, R 1 E, Sec 1 and 6, and T 12 N, R 1 E, Sec 31 and 36; and, (Providence Cyn) T 11 N, R 2 E, Sec 18. In the Bear River Range, east of Logan, Utah. Logan Peak Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Ronald Vance CE 435-755-3620 [email protected] Description: A proponent has requested adding approx. 1.6mi of system trail from Logan Dry Canyon Trail to Logan Peak. Trail was likely constructed by CCC and previously a system trail that was removed. Approximately 50% of the trail would need repairs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45626 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T11N, R2E, S1/2 Section 4 and T11N, R2E, NW1/4 Section 9 Salt Lake Base and Meridian. East of Logan, Utah within the Bear River Range. Proposed trail would extend west from Logan Peak. Nordic United 5 Year Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2018 07/2018 Amy Forsgren CE (801) 625-5849 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year permit to Nordic United to hold the Crowbar, which is an annual backcountry ski event. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54332 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East of Logan, Utah, in Logan Canyon.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Old Juniper Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 05/2018 Zachary Maughan Reconstruction Scoping Start 09/27/2017 801-625-5392 CE [email protected] Description: Forest Service proposes to realign multiple sections of the Jardine Juniper Trail to make it sustainable and provide a safe trail for non-motorized recreation use. Sections are very eroded, unsustainable, and difficult for users to ascend/descend. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52714 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 12 North, Range 3 East, Section 26, Salt Lake Meridian. In Logan Canyon, approximately 7 miles east of Logan, Utah. Society for Creative - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/12/2018 07/2018 Amy Forsgren Anachronism 5 Year Permit (801) 625-5849 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year special use permit to the Society for Creative Anachronism for the Harvest Festival, which incorporates activities related to pre-17th century Europe. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54333 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Box Elder Campground, approximately 5 miles east of Brigham City, Utah. South Cache Allotment Fence - Grazing management Completed Actual: 07/03/2018 07/2018 Anthony CE Vonniederhausern 435-755-3620 *UPDATED* avonniederhausern@fs. fed.us Description: Reconstruct and/or realign the Herd Hollow-Seep Hollow pasture fence on the South Cache allotment as follows: 2¿ miles reconstructed in existing locations, ¿ mile removed from unsuitable locations, ¿ mile realigned to a more suitable location. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54257 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T. 11 N., R. 3 E., sections 5,8, 17. Approximately 9 miles east of Hyrum, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Thinning Bear Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Peter Howard CE 307-783-3966 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service is proposing to thin previously harvested stands that were clearcut as part of the Little Bear Timber Sale (1973). The entire project area is encompasses approximately 69 acres on National Forest System lands Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52001 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 13 North, Range 4 East, Section 10 Salt Lake Meridian. Sinks Road (Forest System Road 20055) and Cheney Creek Road (Forest System Road 20239), approximately 20 miles northeast of Logan, Utah. White Rock, Millville, and - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Pete Gomben Providence Allotments 801-999-2103 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal is to authorize the continuance of grazing on the White Rock, Millville, and Providence Allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38463 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Allotments are located southeast of Logan, Utah.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Bluff Spring Horse Corral - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Zachary Maughan CE Comment Period Public Notice 801-625-5392 04/04/2017 [email protected] Description: Reduce undesirable impacts to vegetation by: installing a horse corral near Bluff Spring; add a trail connecting Bluff Springs Road to Bluff Spring system trail; add trail connecting Bluff Springs Road (#20738) from the Bluff Springs Trail dead end. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51588 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 4 East, Section 21. Approximately 27 miles northeast of Ogden, Utah. Off of the Monte Cristo Road.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Causey Emergency Use Boat - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 04/2018 David Ashby Ramp Scoping Start 04/12/2016 775-752-3357 CE [email protected] Description: Construction of a boat ramp in the south arm of Causey Reservoir for emergency use. The county search and rescue perform several operations a year and a boat ramp would improve access to the reservoir and facilitate search and rescue operations. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52725 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 3 East, sections 26,27,34,35, Salt Lake Meridian. South arm of Causey Reservoir, approximately 25 miles east of Ogden, Utah. Jefferson Hunt Campground - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/16/2018 07/2018 David Ashby Decommission 775-752-3357 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposed to decommissioning the campground and remove improvements to restore the wetland areas to a more natural state thereby allowing waters to flow into natural channels and floodplains. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53953 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 1 East, Section 18 Salt Lake Meridian. South shore of Pineview Reservoir, approximately 8 miles east of Ogden, Utah. Malan Basin - Land acquisition Cancelled N/A N/A Sharon Andrews CE 801-999-2154 [email protected] *UPDATED* d.us Description: The United States of America, Forest Service proposes to acquire approximately 1,482.38 acres. TR Guest Ranch LLC and Saving Our Foothill Property LLC are working with The Trust for Public Lands(third party facilitator) to sell land in Malan Basin. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52393 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Township 5 North, Range 1 West, Sections 2 and 3; Township 6 North, Range 1 West, Sections 34 and 35, Salt Lake Meridian. East of Ogden, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Ogden/Pineview Yacht Club - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/01/2016 11/2016 Anne Hansen permit reissuance 801-999-2158 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissuance of a permit to the yacht club for a ten year term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49921 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pineview Reservoir on the Ogden Ranger District.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) American Fork Canyon Fiber - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2018 04/2019 Russell Hanson Jr Optics Project Est. Scoping Start 09/2018 801-796-4881 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to improve fiber optic and cellular network in AF Canyon by installing approximately 6.4 miles of new conduit along SR-92 and SR-144, approximately 28 (35-foot tall) cellular antenna nodes, and a structure to house wireless comm equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54421 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. American Fork Canyon, Utah County, Utah. American Fork River armoring - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Gary Gray project 801-796-4892 CE [email protected] Description: The Pleasant Grove Ranger District proposes to armor the banks of the American Fork River to minimize the risks of erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46960 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along the American Fork River.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Cascade Springs Fish Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Russell Hanson Jr Improvement 801-733-7881 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to remove accumulated sediments from pool areas at Cascade Springs. Proposal is intended to increase available fish habitat complexity and boost carrying capacity of the springs. Sediment will be removed through use of a suction pump. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51623 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cascade Springs, Pleasant Grove Ranger District, Utah County, Utah. Silver Lake parking lot - Facility management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 07/2018 Justin Robinson expansion and restroom Scoping Start 05/07/2018 435-654-7232 relocation [email protected] CE Description: Extend dirt parking area North into pre-disturbed meadow area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53243 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Sec.6, T.004.0S., R.003.0E., 26. Parking area is on FR008 at north end of Silver Lake Flat Reservoir, in American Fork Canyon. Slate Canyon Knight Springs - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 03/2019 Charles Rosier water development Scoping Start 04/26/2016 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 07/2018 Description: Proposal from the Utah State Hospital to develop Knight Springs located up Slate Canyon by installing new water pipeline. The project would provide sufficient, high quality drinking water to the patients and residents of the hospital. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49373 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Slate Canyon - Pleasant Grove Ranger District.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Tibble Fork Recreation - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/25/2018 08/2018 Billy Preston Residence Tract: Lot #12 Total - Special use management 801-360-3583 Cabin Demolition and Complete [email protected] Rebuild Description: Proposal to demolish and rebuild a cabin in the Tibble Fork Recreation Residence Tract that was damaged by fire. CE Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54377 *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tibble Fork Recreation Residence Tract, American Fork Canyon. Tibble Fork Recreation - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/18/2018 10/2018 Billy Preston Residence Tract: Water Tank - Special use management 801-360-3583 Replacement [email protected] CE Description: Proposal from the HOA of the Tibble Fork Recreation Residence Tract of the Pleasant Grove Ranger District to *NEW LISTING* demolish and replace an existing 6,000 gallon water tank and replace it with a newer, larger water tank capable of holding 15,900 gallons of Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54624 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tibble Fork recreation residence tract is located up American Fork Canyon on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District. It is approximately 7.0 up the canyon and 0.5 miles off of Road 085. Welch Land Exchange - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Russell Hanson Jr CE 801-796-4881 [email protected] Description: Exchange of land between private land owner and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Parcels of equal size will be exchanged to consolidate land ownership which will benefit both the Forest Service and the private land owner. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46141 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Township 4 South; Range 2 East; Section 8. Located in Dry Creek Canyon near the Horsetail Falls trailhead (northeast of Alpine, UT).
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Alta Master Development Plan - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Shawnee Hinman Improvement Projects - Special use management Objection Period Legal Notice 8017332664 EA 04/11/2018 [email protected] Description: Implementation of projects from Alta's Master Development Plan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48903 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area. Alta Ski Area High Traverse - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 07/2016 Shawnee Hinman Improvements - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 8017332664 CE [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorized Alta Ski Area to make improvements to the High Traverse at the ski area. Currently, the High Traverse quickly gets skied down to expose rocky areas which affects access and safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49660 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area. Alta Ski Area Micro-Hydro - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 07/2016 Shawnee Hinman Electricity Production - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 8017332664 CE [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Alta Ski Area to use existing snowmaking infrastructure from Cecret Lake, and build a small building to generate power using water head-pressure as the lake overflows. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49661 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area. Alta Ski Area Supreme Yurt - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 07/2016 Shawnee Hinman Installation - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 06/2016 8017332664 CE [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize Alta Ski Area to construct a seasonal food and beverage yurt adjacent to challenger ski run. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49662 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Alta Ski Lifts Parking - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Pollyanna Bergseng Improvement Scoping Start 07/12/2018 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Additional Cecret Lake Trailhead parking is being proposed in the previous bottom terminal location of the Supreme lift. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54401 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon on the Salt Lake Ranger District. Alta Ski Resort Avalauncher - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Pollyanna Bergseng Relocation Scoping Start 05/02/2018 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Relocation of an Avalauncher tower to better meet the needs of the ski resort avalanche mitigation program. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54040 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - T3S R3E Section: 4. Alta Ski Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Bonneville Shoreline Trail - - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2018 06/2019 Marshall Alford Davis County Est. Scoping Start 08/2018 801-733-2670 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Davis County, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, is proposing to construct and reconstruct the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The complete trail would be approximately 39 miles long and would include trailheads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54420 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Davis County, Utah. Patsey Marley Shrontz Utility - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 10/2018 Charles Rosier Right-of-Way Scoping Start 02/21/2017 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 06/2018 Description: Proposal to construct a utility right-of-way and widen the existing Albion Basin Road (National Forest System Route (NFSR) 028)to improve access to the proposed Patsey Marley Hill Property and Subdivision. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49583 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Salt Lake County, Utah, Alta.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Red Pine Lake Trail Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 05/2019 Marshall Alford CE Scoping Start 08/14/2018 801-733-2670 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to realign the trail to meet the ten percent grade that travels cross-slope. Project will improve drainage and to keep tread at the desired 2-3 foot width. Proposed structure improvements near the Maybird Junction to keep people on trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54440 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South side of Little Cottonwood Canyon, accessed from the White Pine Trailhead. Solitude Mountain Resort - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:05/2018 07/2018 Pollyanna Bergseng Terrain and Snowmaking Scoping Start 05/09/2018 801-733-2686 Improvements Project [email protected] CE Description: To grade sections of the existing Summit Access East ski trail and install new snowmaking infrastructure to the *NEW LISTING* south side of the Main Street trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53976 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - R3E T3S Section 27. The proposed projects are located approximately 12 miles east from the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, partially within Solitude%u2019s Special Use Permit boundary. Toilets and Water System - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Marshall Alford Improvements 575-581-4554 CE [email protected] Description: In partnership with Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities, the following improvements to toilet and water systems are proposed on the Salt Lake Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52234 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Salt Lake Ranger District.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District)
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Diamond Fork Phosphate - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 09/06/2018 09/2018 George Garcia Project 530-283-7828 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to conduct phosphate mining activities on a lease area regulated by the BLM with concurrence from the USFS as the surface landowner. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49949 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spanish Fork Ranger District, Diamond Fork Canyon. Elderberry Springs Watershed - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 07/27/2018 08/2018 George Garcia Restoration Initiative Project - Grazing management 530-283-7828 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to improve rangeland distribution of livestock by installing two troughs and enhance Sage Grouse habitat by creating up to four wet areas fenced from livestock use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54399 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southwest side of Sheeprock Mountains, Vernon Unit, Tooele County, Utah. Finch cabin roof redesign - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A George Garcia CE - Special use management 530-283-7828 [email protected] Description: Cabin owner proposal to re-design and re-construct a portion of the cabin's south roof to better support snow load and distribute snow load fall. Owner also proposes to re-shingle the entire roof with fire proof shingles. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47981 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Spanish Fork Ranger District. Mapleton City Waterline - Special use management Completed Actual: 08/29/2018 09/2018 George Garcia CE 530-283-7828 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal from Mapleton City to install a municipal waterline from their existing infrastructure in Maple Canyon across 1,950 linear feet of Forest System Lands. The 50-foot construction width will impact 2.23 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54598 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Uust inside the Forest Boundary on the east side of Mapleton City, Utah.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Spanish Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) McPherson Water Development - Grazing management Completed Actual: 09/25/2018 10/2018 Renae Bragonje CE 801-794-6767 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Develop a spring for stock water use on the Nephi-Salt Creek Allotment. The water will be collected in a head box and delivered to two 1,200 gallon troughs via 100 feet of buried 1.5 inch diameter pipeline. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54669 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T12 S, R3E, NE ¿ section 17, Salt Lake Meridian, at 111¿36'36.28"W, 39¿47'0.57"N ( NAD 83).
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