Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 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:02/2019 02/2019 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 01/2018 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. Transwest Express 600 kV - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/31/2017 03/2018 Charles Call Direct Current Powerline (TWE) 435-865-3730 EIS [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This proposed 600 kV direct current transmission line is designed to carry renewable energy (primarily wind power) from generation sources in central Wyoming to markets in in the pacific southwest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=42526 Location: UNIT - Roosevelt Ranger District, Pine Valley Ranger District, Richfield Ranger District, Fillmore Ranger District, Ferron Ranger District, Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Beaver, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sevier, Uintah, Wasatch, Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project initiates in central Wyoming and crosses public, private, and state lands in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R4 - Intermountain Region Syringa Networks Fiber Optics - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/20/2018 06/2018 Charles Rosier Line 801-999-2159 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to construct a fiber optic cable near the end of SR 210 within the Albion Basin Road (NFSR 028) to the Patsey Marley private property. The fiber optics line would be collocated with the proposed Patsey Marley utility ROW. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51772 Location: UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta, Utah. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache N.F. - Regulations, Directives, Cancelled N/A N/A Charlie Condrat Forest Plan Monitoring Orders 801-236-3439 Realignment - Land management planning [email protected] CE Description: The UWCNF has begun a process to realign its forest plans with the 2012 Final Planning Rule (see: 36 Code of Federal Regulations 219). In particular, the UWCNF will address the purpose of the monitoring plan program set forth in 36 CFR 219.12(a)(1). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46267 Location: UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Weber, Uinta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Uinta- Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Phase 1 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Karen Hartman Pinyon/Juniper Treatments - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/19/2018 801-342-5271 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management Description: Mechanically treat, by lop and scatter, juniper and pinyon pine whips on approximately 71,868 acres of National Forest System lands on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53582 Location: UNIT - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Rich, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest wide where present.
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 Red Ryder Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 Sendi Kalcic Management Project - Vegetation management Comment Period Public Notice 435-755-3633 EA (other than forest products) 02/06/2017 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management Description: Proposal includes a combination of commercial timber harvesting, pre-commercial thinning, and prescribed fire to treat approx. 13,263 acres. Access to the project area would involve use of temporary and existing roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50954 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District, Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache, Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approx. 45 miles east of Logan. The 24,031 acre analysis area includes a combination of National Forest System, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, and private lands. UDWR mountain goat and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2018 09/2018 Pamela Manders bighorn sheep capture and Objection Period Legal Notice 801-999-2167 collar via helicopter in 12/07/2017 [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. Willard Peak Abandoned Mine - Heritage resource Cancelled N/A N/A Pete Gomben Reclamation Project management 801-999-2182 CE - Special area management [email protected] - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology Description: The State of Utah's Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining proposes to reclaim/close entrances to abandoned mines which pose safety hazards to the public. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49798 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District, Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Weber. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Numerous locations on the Logan and Ogden ranger districts.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District)
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Evanston-Mountain View RD (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Johnson Meadow Water - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Aimee Cameron Development Scoping Start 10/05/2017 307-828-5115 CE [email protected]. us Description: Proposal for new spring development (i.e., headbox and fencing), water pipeline (approx. 600 feet), and trough. Proposal would help improve livestock distribution resulting in lighter use across the Gilbert Creek allotment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52669 Location: UNIT - Evanston-Mountain View RD. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Summit. LEGAL - Salt Lake Meridian, Township 3 North, Range 13 East, SW1/4. Approximately 21 miles south of Mountain View, Wyoming, west of Stateline Reservoir. 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 In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Jeff Matthews CE Scoping Start 10/06/2015 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 In Progress: Expected:04/2013 04/2013 Aimee Cameron development - Grazing management Scoping Start 12/07/2012 307-782-6555 CE [email protected]. us 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) Soapstone Trailhead Expansion - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Matthew Lane CE 801-733-2662 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Heber-Kamas Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) Upper Provo Watershed Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 05/2018 Riley Bergseng Project - Addition Scoping Start 10/18/2017 435-654-0470 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal is an addition to the approved and partially implemented Upper Provo Watershed EA signed in 2014. Of the 1316 acres, 500 acres are polygons within the 91,000 acre boundary. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52718 Location: UNIT - Heber-Kamas Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Wasatch. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Highway 150 Yellowpine CG, Pine Valley CG.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Camp Lomia - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Kelli Taylor Waterline/Streambank Repair - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 07/23/2013 435-755-3626 CE - Watershed management [email protected] - 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 In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 David Ashby Maintenance/Repairs Scoping Start 06/16/2015 775-752-3357 CE [email protected] 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.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Dewitt/Bridger Streambank - Special use management On Hold 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. Green Canyon and Providence - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2018 05/2018 Masako Wright Canyon Watershed Wildlife - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/26/2015 8016255830 Habitat Improvement (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Fuels management s Description: Proposal to remove juniper in Green Canyon, Logan Dry Canyon and Providence Canyon. Juniper would be 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 41 E, and T 13 N, R 41 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.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Nordic United - Special Use - Special use management Completed 03/2018 David Ashby Permit for Swan Flat Area This project has changed to a 775-752-3357 CE CE that does not require a [email protected] *NEW LISTING* written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: The purpose of the action is to respond to a request from Nordic United to expand its winter Nordic skiing grooming activities to the Swan Flat area north of U.S. Hwy 89. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53232 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T. 14 N., R. 4 E., Sections 9, 16, Salt Lake Meridian. In Logan Canyon, approximately 30 miles east of Logan, Utah. North Rich Allotment Fence - Grazing management Cancelled N/A N/A Anthony CE Vonniederhausern 435-755-3620 avonniederhausern@fs. fed.us Description: Construct a 4-wire let down fence approximately 1 mile long. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52343 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Off the Sinks Road (Forest System Road #20055), approximately 20 miles east of Logan, Utah. 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.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Spring Hollow Trail Reroute - Recreation management Completed Actual: 01/28/2018 01/2018 Ronald Vance CE 435-755-3620 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposal involves constructing a new 0.3 mile section (re-route) of non-motorized trail from the Bridger Look- Off area to the upper group site area of the Spring Hollow Campground. Sections of two other trails will be decommissioned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47982 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - T. 12 N., R. 2 E., sections 27, 28. In Logan Canyon, four miles east of Logan, UT. Thinning Bear Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Peter Howard CE Scoping Start 03/29/2017 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. Tony Grove Winter Trailhead - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Zachary Maughan Expansion and Bunchgrass Scoping Start 10/05/2016 801-625-5392 Trail Connector [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to expand the Tony Grove Winter Trailhead parking lot and construct an additional 0.7 mile section of non-motorized trail from the parking lot to the existing White Pine %u2013 Bunchgrass Canyon Trail (#7051). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51643 Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 13 North, Range 3 East, SE¿ Section 2, NE¿ Section 11, and SW¿ Section 12. The project area is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Logan, Utah, in Logan Canyon. A portion of the new section of trail is located in the Mount Naomi Inventoried Roadless Area.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Logan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Upper Bunchgrass Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Zachary Maughan Reroute Comment Period Public Notice 801-625-5392 CE 04/06/2017 [email protected] Description: The proposal is to realign a section of the White Pine - Bunchgrass Canyon Trail (#7051). A new section of trail, approximately 1 mile, would be constructed and the old section of trail would be restored and reseeded. Location: UNIT - Logan Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Cache. LEGAL - Township 14 North, Range 3 East, W1/2 Section 34. The project area is located approximately 18 miles northeast of Logan, Utah, in the Mount Naomi Inventoried Roadless Area. Off of the Tony Grove Road. 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. Malan Basin - Land acquisition In Progress: Expected:04/2018 09/2018 Sharon Andrews CE Scoping Start 09/28/2017 801-999-2154 [email protected] 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. Ogden/Pineview Yacht Club - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2016 08/2016 Anne Hansen permit reissuance Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 801-999-2158 CE [email protected] 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.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Pineview Yacht Club - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 05/2018 Amy Forsgren Breakwater Scoping Start 09/28/2017 (801) 625-5849 CE [email protected] Description: Yacht Club at Pineview Reservoir has submitted a request to the Forest Service regarding replacing the existing breakwater line with a new breakwater system. The purpose of the project is to reduce the impact of waves in marina generated by boats. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52716 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Weber. LEGAL - Township 6 North, Range 1 E, Section 10, Salt Lake Meridian. West shore of Pineview Reservoir, approximately 6 miles east of Ogden, Utah. Three Creeks Grazing Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Anthony Consolidation Objection Period Legal Notice Vonniederhausern EA 12/15/2017 435-755-3620 avonniederhausern@fs. fed.us Description: The proposal is to consolidate 10 grazing allotments (5 BLM and 5 FS) into 1 management unit with 20 pastures on BLM and 8 pastures on FS lands.Management would focus on time, timing, frequency, and intensity of livestock grazing on about 143,000 ac. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=36707 Location: UNIT - Ogden Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Rich. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 10 miles west of Randolph, Utah.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) American Fork Culinary Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Charles Rosier Pipeline Replacement Project Scoping Start 08/12/2017 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 11/2017 Description: Proposal from American Fork City to authorize the rehabilitation of a spring collection system and the replacement of certain City-owned culinary water pipelines on Forest Service management lands in American Fork Canyon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52338 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. American Fork Canyon, Pleasant Grove Ranger District. Utah, County.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R4 - Intermountain Region District) 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. 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. Slate Canyon Knight Springs - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Charles Rosier water development Scoping Start 04/26/2016 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 12/2017 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 Mastication - Recreation management Completed Actual: 01/04/2018 01/2018 Guy Wilson CE - Fuels management 928-368-2135 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to masticate a shaded fuel break between the main ingress egress road to the south of the Tibble Fork Estates community. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52688 Location: UNIT - Pleasant Grove Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tibble Fork Estates. American Fork Canyon. Welch Land Exchange - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Russell Hanson Jr CE 801-796-4881 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 Alta Master Development Plan - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Shawnee Hinman Improvement Projects - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 8017332664 EA 10/20/2017 [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.
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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 Area East Baldy - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/15/2017 01/2018 Shawnee Hinman Remote Avalanche Mitigation - Special use management 8017332664 Project [email protected] CE Description: Installation of pedestals to place Obell'X Avalanche Control Devices. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51776 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Alta Ski Area, East Baldy. 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 Cardiff Trail Pedestrian Bridge - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 06/2018 Marshall Alford CE Scoping Start 07/17/2017 575-581-4554 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to amend a previous decision regarding the Cardiff trail to include a pedestrian bridge to allow users to cross Big Cottonwood Creek. Proposed pedestrian bridge would be installed parallel to and upstream from the vehicle bridge. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52233 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Salt Lake Ranger District, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Cardiff Trail. Dog Lake Trail Re-route - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 05/2018 Marshall Alford CE Scoping Start 05/03/2017 575-581-4554 [email protected] Description: Proposal to reroute a steep section of trail within the segment from the Dog Lake/Desolation Lake Junction in Mill D to Dog Lake. Purpose is to create a sustainable trail at a lower grade. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51770 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Mill D, Salt Lake Ranger District. Fernwood/Snoqualmie Shaded - Fuels management Cancelled N/A N/A Guy Wilson Fuel Break - Road management 928-368-2135 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Re-treat shaded fuel break along Fire Break Road, on the east Layton bench. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53505 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis. LEGAL - T4N, R1W, Sec. 1,12. East Layton on the bench between Shoreline Circle and Fernwood Drive along fire break road. North and South Willow Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Guy Wilson Treatment 928-368-2135 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to lop and scatter treatments on the Stansbury Mountains. This first phase will retreat old chaining treatments that were completed in the 1980%u2019s. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52223 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Tooele. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stansbury Mountains, Tooele County.
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region Patsey Marley Shrontz Utility - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Charles Rosier Right-of-Way Scoping Start 02/21/2017 801-999-2159 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 01/2018 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. Snowbird Zip Line Project - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Shawnee Hinman CE - Special use management 8017332664 [email protected] Description: The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proposing to authorize the construction and operation of a zip line at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51375 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Sunset Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 07/2018 Marshall Alford decommission - Facility management Scoping Start 03/08/2018 575-581-4554 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Salt Lake Ranger District proposes to take a phased approach to decommission Sunset Campground. This decision is to implement phase one which is to remove all existing infrastructure including signs, restrooms, tables, site markers, fire rings, roads Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53377 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis. LEGAL - T3N R1E S9. Sunset campground is located approximately 3.3 miles up Farmington Canyon Road (FR007).
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R4 - Intermountain Region 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. Travel Management Plan - Road management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 09/2018 Marshall Alford Amendment and Motor Vehicle Objection Period Legal Notice 575-581-4554 Use Map Update 02/16/2018 [email protected] EA Description: Proposal to amend the Travel Management Plan for roads in Farmington Cnyn and Lamb's Cnyn. Requires *UPDATED* changes to the current MVUM by establishing summer use dates and winter seasonal closure dates for the two roads and adds Lamb's Cnyn road into NFS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51042 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Davis, Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Farmington Canyon and Lamb's Canyon, Salt Lake Ranger District, Salt Lake and Davis County, Utah. Wasatch Powderbird Guides - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/15/2017 01/2018 Pollyanna Bergseng Permit Renewal 801-733-2686 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to reissue Wasatch Powderbird Guides a new 10-year outfitter and guide permit which will include the same terms and conditions as the current permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51773 Location: UNIT - Salt Lake Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Salt Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Snowbird, Utah.
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 In Progress: Expected:05/2018 05/2018 George Garcia Project Objection Period Legal Notice 530-283-7828 EA 03/02/2018 [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. 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. Packard Trailhead Relocation - Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/08/2018 05/2018 Sarah Flinders CE 801-342-5264 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal to relocate the Packhard trailhead 0.3 miles up the road to where the current dispersed site is located, re-route the trail to the trailhead, rehabilitate the current trail section and close the trailhead to overnight camping. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49929 Location: UNIT - Spanish Fork Ranger District. STATE - Utah. COUNTY - Utah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hobble Creek, Spanish Fork Ranger District.
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