Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, As Amended

Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, as Amended Capital Improvements - Project Summary Round 17 Project Name: Bristlecone Recreation Area and Summit Trailhead Reconstruction

Round: 17 Tab #: 1

County: White Pine

Location: The project area is in the Great Basin National Park, in east central Nevada, near Baker Nevada, at the terminus of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. The trailhead and is at 9,886 feet and trail continues up to Stella Lake, at 10,420 feet.

Nominating Agency/Entity: NPS

Funding Requested: $2,371,575

Project Description: The Bristlecone Recreation Area at 9,886 feet in Great Basin National Park was constructed almost 50 years ago and has seen minimal changes or upgrades over the life of the project. Great Basin proposes to: convert the underutilized amphitheater into a day-use picnic area; upgrade the trailhead and improve signage, wayside exhibits, and kiosks; reconstruct the parking area to improve accessability; reconstruct theSummit Peak Trail System and trailhead; reconstruct the water line to comply with Nevada State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements; the half mile Accessible Island Forest Nature Trail will be upgraded. This proposal corrects a variety of impacts to natural resources due to increased visitation and engages visitors protecting the resources of the area.

SNPLMA, Capital Improvements Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, as Amended Capital Improvements - Project Summary Round 17 Project Name: Cold Spring Restoration and UCS Trail Construction

Round: 17 Tab #: 2

County: Nye

Location: The project is in the Upper Carson Slough (UCS) of the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nye County, Nevada. The UCS makes up approximately one-third of the more than 24,000 acre refuge, and is the refuge’s primary drainage system

Nominating Agency/Entity: FWS

Funding Requested: $1,615,349

Project Description: The Fish and Wildlife Service, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, will restore Cold Spring, construct the UCS backcountry trail system, and improve the Longstreet & Fairbanks Springs Road (LFSR) and the Peterson Reservoir Road (PRR).

Primary deliverables of the Cold Spring restoration include: 1. restore two spring pools, 2. reconst the stream channel, and 3. remove of man-made irrigation ditches and berms.

Primary deliverables for construction of the UCS backcountry trail system are: 1. construction of 9.24 miles of earthen trails; 2. construction of three scenic overlooks; 3. construct one parking area; 4. construct six spring crossings; 5. install wayfinding and interpretive panels and signs; and 6. construct one vault toilet.

Primary deliverable for the LFSR and PRR roads is: 1. improve 9.61 miles of native surfaced/gravel roads.

Round: 17 Tab #: 3

County: Clark

Location: The project site is in the Las Vegas Wash, within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Nominating Agency/Entity: NPS

Funding Requested: $6,190,070

Project Description: Construct a new grade control structure in the Lower Las Vegas Wash, below the Northshore Road Bridge, to address head cutting that could adversly affect the bridge. The purpose of the grade control structures is to reduce flow velocities and erosion potential by flattening the channel slope and dissipating energy. This will be the fifth structure constructed. If the lake levels remain low or lower, additional grade control structures will be needed.

Round: 17 Tab #: 4

County: White Pine

Location: The East Creek Campground is approximately 20 miles northeast of the town of Ely and 8 miles northeast of McGill, Nevada, within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, on the west slope of the Schell Creek Range

Nominating Agency/Entity: USDA FS

Funding Requested: $396,255

Project Description: The Forest Service will: complete renovation of the East Creek Campground to reduce operations and maintenance costs; reconstruct the campground to meet the expectation of the user and an increased demand for outdoor recreation opportunities; upgrade and improve camping and recreational opportunities in the East Creek Area to accommodate a variety of users, including; individuals, families, motorized, and non-motorized users; reconstruct the campground, upgrade site amenities to respond to changes in user demographics, and increased demand for recreation opportunities on the forest; and include information on the natural resources and recreation opportunities of the area to educate the public about the importance of public lands and protection of natural resources.

Round: 17 Tab #: 5

County: Lincoln

Location: The project area is in the in the east-central portion of Nevada, northwest of Caliente and Panaca, and in the Highland Range and hills around Pioche and Caselton, Nevada, and approximately a 3 hour drive from Las Vegas.

Nominating Agency/Entity: BLM

Funding Requested: $1,452,451

Project Description: Construct 40-65 miles of multi-use trails, one or two trailheads, parking and ancillary facilities, one or two dispersed campgrounds/camping areas, route signage, and development and publication (print and electronic) of informational materials.

Round: 17 Tab #: 6

County: Clark

Location: The project area is on top of the western portion and Nevada side of Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam is located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, on the Arizona-Nevada border approximately 35 miles southeast of Las Vegas, and north of Boulder City, Nevada.

Nominating Agency/Entity: BOR

Funding Requested: $3,589,750

Project Description: Restoration and reconstruction of the Memorial Plaza and all historic features in the plaza area. Work will include additional amenities to improve accessibility for the individuals with disabilities, improved interpretation, and upgrades as needed.

Round: 17 Tab #: 7

County: Clark

Location: The project is on the exhibits level of the Hoover Dam Visitor Center.

Nominating Agency/Entity: BOR

Funding Requested: $6,890,500

Project Description: The project includes the following: refurbish the Hoover Dam Visitor Center Exhibit Level interior (including but not limited to the lobby, exhibit area, hallway, restrooms, walls, floors, ceilings, all fixtures and finishes, lights, and stairs to the Observation Deck); purchase and install audio listening systems and/or hardware for exhibits; and design, remove, and install various exhibits.

Round: 17 Tab #: 8

County: White Pine

Location: The project area is within Great Basin National Park, in White Pine County, Nevada, and is approximately three miles up the historic Wheeler Peak Scenic drive .

Nominating Agency/Entity: NPS

Funding Requested: $3,714,695

Project Description: The Lower Lehman Campground in Great Basin National Park was built in the mid-1920s as part of the U.S. Forest Service “Operation Outdoors” initiative. Lower Lehman Campground at 7,338 feet in elevation, along the historic Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, is the only campground in the park open year round. Within the last 10 years, five of the six campgrounds in the park have undergone reconstruction, modernizing the amenities and improving access. Lower Lehman Campground will be the last to be reconstructed and upgraded. The plan is to relocate three sites that are in a riparian meadow, rehabilitate the area and relocate them to another location. An additional 11 units will be added and 8 units reconstructed, bringing the total units to 22.

Round: 17 Tab #: 9

County: White Pine

Location: The project area is in the east-central portion of Nevada, east of the Great Basin National Park, and on the western edge of Baker, Nevada, in White Pine County.

Nominating Agency/Entity: BLM

Funding Requested: $379,375

Project Description: Complete a Travel and Transportation Plan addressing user conflicts to protect natural and cultural resources, and visitor use experiences. Construct the first of three phases of the Sagebrush Discovery Trail as detailed in the final plan. Phase I is to construct approximately two miles of trail, Constuction may include: 1. improvements to to improve accessibility for hikers, bikers, skiers, and stroller friendly; 2. constructing approximately 400 feet of new trail to cross three ditches and a fence; 3. installing benches and shade structures along the improved roads/trail; 4. constructing trailheads and information kiosks; and 5. installing multilingual interpretive signs.

Round: 17 Tab #: 10

County: White Pine

Location: Timber Creek is located in the Duck Creek Basin, approximately 30 miles from Ely, Nevada. Accessed from Hwy 93, 5 miles north of McGill, Nevada, take a right on State Hwy 486 for approximately 8 miles and turn left onto US Forest Service Road #59425.

Nominating Agency/Entity: USDA FS

Funding Requested: $1,053,075

Project Description: The Forest Service will: 1. complete the reconstruction of the main Timber Creek Campground; 2. reconstruct the Horse Camp Area of the Timber Creek Campground; and 3. design and print the Recreational Opportunities Brochure and Map and update the Forest Service website.

Round: 17 Tab #: 11

County: Clark

Location: Whitney Pocket is within the Gold Butte National Monument and located approximately 30 miles south of Mesquite, Nevada, and 61 miles east-northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County.

Nominating Agency/Entity: BLM

Funding Requested: $1,789,414

Project Description: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada District Office (SNDO) will design and construct campground facilities to include designated parking areas, vault toilets, campfire pits, informational signs, fencing, and walking trails in the greater Whitney Pocket complex.

Round: 17 Tab #: 12

County: Lincoln

Location: The project is approximately 60 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada in a remote area of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge and is only accessible by foot or helicopter.

Nominating Agency/Entity: FWS

Funding Requested: $67,370

Project Description: Reconstruct the Woody Wildlife Guzzler on Desert National Wildlife Refuge to improve habitat and availability of water available to wildlife during critical summer months. The existing water project has fallen into disrepair, is inadequate to supply water over an extended drought period, and outlived its usefulness and must be replaced with a larger and more reliable collection, storage, and delivery system for water during periods of extended drought.

SNPLMA, Capital Improvements Wednesday, September 20, 2017