Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2007 to 09/30/2007 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests 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 Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 08/2007 Christopher Wehrli Retardant 215 Comment Period Legal 202-205-1332 EA Notice 07/28/2006 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to continue the aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires on National Forest System lands. An environmental analysis will be conducted to prepare an Environmental Assessment on the proposed action. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nation Wide.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Bull Mountain Pipeline - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Niccole Mortenson EIS DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-874-6616 09/15/2006 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2007 Description: Proposal for new 20-inch natural gas transmission pipeline. Total length of the proposed pipeline is approximately 25.5 miles utilizing a 50-foot right-of-way. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/projects/bull_mtn/ Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District, West Zone/Rifle Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R90W; T10S, R90W; T10S, R91W; T9S, R91W. Proposed route starts on Gunnison NF in Bull Mountain unit northeast of Paonia, heads north to West Divide Creek on the White River NF.
07/01/2007 Page 1 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Lands - Tri-State Generation - Road management Completed Actual: 03/09/2007 05/2007 Patrick McCoy and Transmisson Association, - Special use management 03/09/2007 (970) 882-6821 Inc. [email protected] EA Description: Nucla to Cahone, CO, Federal Access ROW and Transmission Line Maintenance (118 miles). Project includes existing access roads and expected maintenance for the next 50 years. Line was originally constructed in 1958. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Project area begins in T48N, R10W, Sec. 3 and runs generally southwesterly T39N, R17W. 118 miles of the existing 115 kv line from a substation west of Montrose to substation east of Cahone, CO.. Southern Rockies Lynx - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2007 12/2007 Lois Pfeffer Amendment DEIS NOA in Federal Register 559-359-7023, 307- EIS 12/30/2004 754-8197 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal [email protected] Register 08/2007 Description: Amend the Land & Resource Management Plans for several National Forests in the southern Rocky Mountains.
Location: UNIT - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, San Juan National Forest All Units, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Wyoming, Colorado. COUNTY - Archuleta, Boulder, Clear Creek, Garfield, La Plata, Albany. Several National Forest in Rocky Mountain Region.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/01/2007 Page 2 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R2 - Rocky Mountain Region Land and Resource - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:12/2008 03/2009 Carmine Lockwood Management Plan Revision Scoping Start 09/01/1999 970-874-6637 CE r2_GMUG_planning@fs .fed.us Description: Proposal to revise the existing land and resource management plan for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/plan_rev/index.shtml Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. all Forest System lands in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Red Mountain Resource Project - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Christopher James / Watershed Restoration & - Watershed management 970-240-5421 Recreation Opportunities - Recreation management [email protected] EA Description: Proposal to develop and implement travel and recreation management plan for acquired lands in the Red Mountain and Imogene Pass areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - T42 & 43 N, R7W various sections. Red Mountain & Imogene Pass Area. Uncomphagre Wilderness - Special area management Completed Actual: 03/22/2007 04/2007 Kai-Uwe Allen Special Order Revision - Recreation management 970-642-4417 CE [email protected] Description: Update/Revise Forest Supervisors Special Order for Occupancy and Use of the Uncomphagre Wilderness Area
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale. Uncomphagre Wilderness Area, Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District)
07/01/2007 Page 3 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Agricultural Irrigation and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Linda Bledsoe Livestock Watering System Scoping Start 04/06/2005 970-263-5802 (aka Ditch Bill) Easements [email protected] CE Description: The GVRD received 170 applications for easements on existing water facilities. Qualifying facilities receive an easement but additional terms can be added to OM Plan to protect resources. Decision/implementation to occur next several months. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Various locations on the Grnd Mesa and northern portion of the Uncompahgre Plateau. Bull Creek No.4 Reservoir - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 06/2008 Linda Bledsoe Enlargement Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-263-5802 EA [email protected] Description: Bull Creek Reservoir, Power & canal company proposes to rehabilitate existing Bull Creek No. 4 Reservoir dam plus increase height, which will result in surface area increase of 8 acres. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 20, T11S, R95W, 6th P.M.. Grand Mesa National Forest. Calamity Basin Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2007 09/2007 Julie Grode Improvement 215 Comment Period Legal 970-263-5828 CE Notice 02/19/2003 [email protected] Description: Mechanical treatment of oakbrush and pinyon - juniper habitat on 125 acres.
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T52N R18W Section 13 & 23. North west portion of Uncompahgre Plateau. Camp Kiwanis Non-Motorized - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Ryan Fricke Trail Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Project would establish a non-motorized trail at the Camp Kiwanis Organizational Camp
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11 S R96W Section 22. Grand Mesa Nationa Forest - Camp Kiwanis Organization Camp.
07/01/2007 Page 4 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Campbell Point Underburn - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 03/2008 Craig Warren CE Scoping Start 12/09/2005 970-242-8211 [email protected] Description: Underburning of ponderosa pine forest to reduce fuels and return fire to the ecosystem
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T49N R16W Section 6, T50N R16W Sec 31 T50N R17W Sec 36. On the Uncompahgre NF near Campbell Point. Cottonwood Area Route - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 10/2007 Loren Paulson Decommissioning - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Perform decommission work on non-system routes in the Cottonwood and Bullcreek area. Decommission work will be on routes that have been identified as non-system through travel management plans.Complete rehabilitation of the route(s). Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R95W & 96W. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison NF, Gran Valley Ranger District, Project is situated on the North side of the Grand Mesa NF in the Grand Mesa NF in the Bull Creek and Cottonwood creek drainage area. Crag Crest Blowdown - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 07/2008 Carol McKenzie EA (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 09/2007 970-874-6618 - Forest products [email protected] Description: Dispose of Engelmann Spruce to prevent a build up of spruce beetle populationsand reforest sites.
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. Approximately 190 acres of trees, in scattered patches under the Crag Crest Trail.. Decommissing of Grand Mesa - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2008 05/2008 Loren Paulson Facilities Scoping Start 05/24/2006 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] Description: Removal of developed facilities at the Wild Rose Picnic ground on the Grand Mesa, and Haypress Campground on the Fruita Division. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Kannah Creek Basin/Lands End Area.
07/01/2007 Page 5 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Divide Forks ATV TRailhead - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Ryan Fricke Realignment Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Project would include improving current drainage features of the adjacent road grading/expanding/defining the existing parking area, and realigning access to motorized trails. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T15 S, R 100 W, NE 1/2 Section 6 Sixth Principle Meridian. Uncompahgre natinoal Forest-North Boundary and Divide Forks Road. Grand Mesa Cross Country Ski - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 10/2007 Mike Brown Trail Improvement Scoping Start 04/11/2006 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Improvement of existing cross-country ski trails on the Grand Mesa National Forest, Skyway and County Line Ski Trail Systems. Proposal includes widening of approximately 34 miles of trail to facilitate better grooming and realignment. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - T.11S, R95W. Grand Mesa National Forest, Skyway and County Line Ski Trails located in Mesa and Delta Counties. Both Systems located adjacent to land along the East side of Hwy 65. Grand Mesa Lodge Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Loren Paulson MDP(s) - Recreation management 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] Description: The district has received a Master Development Plan (MDP) from Grand Mesa Lodge.
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Project area on the Grand Mesa National Forest, one is situated along the NE side of Island Lake. Grand Valley RD-Issuance of - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Ryan Fricke Priority Use Outfitter & Guide - Recreation management Scoping Start 05/15/2007 970-242-8211 Permits [email protected] CE Description: The Grand Valley Ranger District will have 5 priority use (five year) outfitter and guide permits expire during the upcoming year. There will be 3 temporary use permits expire during the upcoming year and will be eligible to apply. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa, Montrose. Lands on the Grand Mesa National Forest and operations on the Northern end of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
07/01/2007 Page 6 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Grand Valley RD-Issuance of - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Ryan Fricke Temporary Recreation Event - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-242-8211 Permits. [email protected] CE Description: Each year the Grand Valley Ranger District receives various requests for short term (less than one year) permits to conduct recreational activities on the National Forest. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa, Montrose. Lands across the entire district. Grand Mesa National Forest and the Northern part of the Uncompahgre National Forest.. Hightower Master Development - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Niccole Mortenson Plan - Minerals and Geology 215 Comment Period Legal 970-874-6616 EA Notice 02/06/2007 [email protected] Description: Natural gas exploration and potential production operations in Hightower Area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 20 & 21, T95, R92W 6th P.M.. Hightower Area- Grand Mesa National Forest. Hunter Reservoir Enlargement - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2008 05/2008 Carrie Surber EIS FEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-263-5822 10/26/2005 [email protected] Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 27, T.11S., R.93W, 6th P.M.. Approximately 11 miles south of Vega Reservoir. Island lake Recreation Area - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2008 09/2008 Loren Paulson Capital Improvement Project - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 08/2007 970-242-8211- X4112 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Perform reconstruction /rehabilitation work in the Island Lake CG, Little Bear CG.Project proposal includes the replacement of water distribution lines, reconfiguration of campground unit and installation of new furnishings. Construct trailhead. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Grand Mesa NF, Grand Valley RD.
07/01/2007 Page 7 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) MESA TOP TRAILHEAD - - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Ryan Fricke FLOWING PARK ROAD Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-242-8211 MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL [email protected] CE Description: Project would establish a mountain bike trail to link the Mesa Top Trailhead to the Flowing Park Road to provide a *NEW LISTING* link to other trails on the sounth side of the Grand Mesa. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12 S, R96 W Sixth Principle Meridian. Grand Mesa national Forest - Mesa Top Trailhead - Flowing Park Road. Mechanized Travel - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2008 06/2008 Loren Paulson Designations-Grand Mesa NF` Est. Scoping Start 08/2007 970-242-8211- X4112 EA [email protected] Description: Evaluation of Mechanized Travel on the Grand Mesa National Forest and proposal to restrict "person powered" mechanized travel vehicles to designated routes Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Evaluation would include the entire Grand Mesa National Forest. Mesa Lakes Resort Septic - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 10/2007 Loren Paulson System Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-242-8211- X4112 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construction and installation of a new septic system for Mesa Lakes Resort. The proposed system will replace the existing lagoon and will be designaed and constructed to meet all applicable State and County Health Department regulations. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T11S, R96 W, Section 35. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District. Project is situated on the North side of the Grand Mesa National Forest in the Mesa Creek Recreation Area.. Middle Point Timber Sale - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 07/2008 Carol McKenzie EA (other than forest products) 215 Comment Period Legal 970-874-6618 - Forest products Notice 02/05/2005 [email protected] Description: Aspen harvest on the Uncompahgre NF
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T49N R15W Sections 7,8,17,18. Uncompahgre Plateau near Mounument Hill and the Mesa County & Montrose county line..
07/01/2007 Page 8 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Personal Use Peat Mineral - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Liz Mauch Material Contracts Scoping Start 10/15/2006 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to sell personal use.
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 12, T. 12 S., R. 95 W, 6th P.M.. Kennicott Slough Reservoir. Recreation Residences Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2008 01/2008 Ryan Fricke Reissuances - Grand Valley Scoping Start 06/13/2006 970-242-8211 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuances of 20 year permits for the Sunset, Mesa Lakes, Island Lake, and Little Gem recreation residences
Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Sunset and Mesa Lakes Summer Home Groups near Mesa Lakes. Island Lake and Little GemSummer Home Groups near Island Lake. Sale of the Coon Creek - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 10/2007 Corey Wong Administrative Site - Land ownership management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-874-6668 EA Notice 03/12/2007 [email protected] Description: Proposal to sell the 160-acre Coon Creek administrative site, Grand Mesa National Forest, Mesa County, Colorado. The site is no longer needed for Forest Service purposes. Revenues will be used by the agency for other facilities. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - NE1/4, Sec 16, T. 11 S., R. 96 W., 6th PM. Coon Creek Administrative Site, 34 miles east of the City of Grand Junction, within Mesa County, Colorado. Southside/Battlements - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 06/2008 Mike Surber Allotment Management Plans 215 Comment Period Legal 970-242-8211 Updates Notice 10/20/2006 [email protected] EA Description: Revise Allotment Management Plans to meet Forest Plan standards on Hawxhurst, Brush Creek, Cheney, Cottonwood, Spring Bull, Big Creek, Kannah Creek, Milk Creek, Green Mountain, Ward Creek, and Point C&H Allotments Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. 3 Allotments on the Battlements and 8 allotments on the Grand Mesa NF..
07/01/2007 Page 9 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Special Use Authorizations - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Linda Bledsoe CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-263-5802 [email protected] Description: Issuance of special use authorizations for new projects and reissuance for existing and previously authorized projects. Also includes operation and maintenance activities and temporary construction permits. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Various locations on Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre National Forests. Spruce Lodge Master - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2008 06/2008 Loren Paulson Development Plan Est. Scoping Start 09/2007 970-242-8211- X4112 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest Service is anticipating the submittal of a Master Development Plan (MDP) from Spruce Lodge Resort during the 2007 season. The MDP will serve to identify and propose future construction and reconstrucution projects within the lodge permit. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T12S, R95W, Section w. Grand Mesa NF, Project is situated on the South side of the Grand Mesa NF in the Ward Lake Area and within the Spruce Lodge permit boundary.. Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management In Progress: Expected:04/2007 08/2007 Cindi Range Project 215 Comment Period Legal 970-242-8211 EA Notice 12/15/2002 [email protected] Description: Re-condition the surface of Trickel Park Road # 121 from the Grand Mesa Visitor Center to the North Forest Boundary. Includes one mile of new pavement from the intersection with FDR #123 to East Crag Crest Trailhead Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Grand Mesa National Forest. Trickel Park Road # 121 from GM Visitor Center to North Forest Boundary near the town of Collbran.. Uncompahgre Travel Plan - Road management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 08/2007 Loren Paulson Implementation - Watershed management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-242-8211- X4112 EA - Vegetation management Notice 08/11/2006 [email protected] (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Recreation management Description: Project proposal is to decommission travel routes on the Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District to coincide with the 2002 travel plan EIS decision. Location: UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa, Montrose. Located on the northern end of the Uncompahgre National Forest on lands administered by the Grand Valley Ranger District..
07/01/2007 Page 10 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Agricultural Irrigation and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2006 10/2006 Catherine Mask Livestock Watering System Scoping Start 04/05/2005 970-641-0471 (aka Ditch Bill) Easements [email protected] CE Description: Gunnison RD received 80 applications for easements on existing water facilities. Qualifying facilities receive an easement but additional terms can be added to OM Plan to protect resources. Decision/implementation to occur next several months. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache. Various locations on the Gunnison Ranger District. Alpine Plateau Allotment - Grazing management On Hold N/A N/A Mark Hatcher Management Plan 970-642-4410 EA [email protected] Description: Development of a new Allotment Management Plan
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. Hinsdale County.
Bill Trampe Ranches Land - Land acquisition Developing Proposal Expected:06/2008 07/2008 Jim Dunn Exchange Est. Scoping Start 09/2007 970-874-6662 EA [email protected] Description: Upper Gunnison Basin Land Exchange EA completed in 1998; expect to rescope during thee first half of Cy2004
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Gunnison County.
Cochetopa Landscape - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 06/2008 Edward Mauch Assessment Scoping Start 01/04/2007 970-641-0471 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2007 Description: Development of a new management plan for grazing of livestock on the Cochetopa, Cold Springs, Los Pinos and Razor Range Land Allotments Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. Saguache County.
07/01/2007 Page 11 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Comstock Communications - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Catherine Mask Site Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Addition of 8'x12' pre-constructed building and additional 20' tower on existing tower to accomodate state 800 Digital Trunked Radio System. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - 6th PM T15S, R84W, Sec 29. Five miles northeast of Almont, CO.. Continental Divide National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2006 04/2006 Jon Morrissey Scenic Trail Scoping Start 10/01/2004 970-642-4439 CE [email protected] Description: New trail construction (reroute)
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Gunnison County T13 &14S R81W. Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/01/2006 07/2006 Jon Morrissey CE - Vegetation management 970-642-4439 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Special area management Description: Replacement of Currently Existing Lifts
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Crested Butte Ski Area.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 01/2008 William Jackson - Main Mountain - Special area management 215 Comment Period Legal (970) 642-4439 EA - Recreation management Notice 11/03/2005 [email protected] Description: NEPA for Master Improvement Plan
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Crested Butte Ski Area.
07/01/2007 Page 12 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Crested Butte Nordic Council - - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/01/2006 12/2006 Kai-Uwe Allen Special Use Permit reissuance 970-642-4417 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of an Outfitter/Guide permit for grooming Nordic Ski Trails and associated guiding activities.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Crested Butte, Colorado.
Enterprise Mine Reclamation - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2007 08/2008 Catherine Mask CE Scoping Start 07/27/2005 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Colorado State Division of Minerals and Geology administered coatract for mine reclamation. The mine reclamation project will include closure of mine portal and shaft entrances, removal of assiciated mining debris, drainage installation and reseeding Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 18, R 83W, 6th Principal Meridian, Sections10, 11, 14 and 15. Gunnison County. Jack's Cabin Cutoff County - Road management In Progress: Expected:01/2007 01/2008 Kerry Spetter Road 813, Road Relocation - Land ownership management Scoping Start 01/05/2006 970-642-4424 CE [email protected] Description: Relocation of the East segment of County Road 813 to be accomplished with Gunnison County and the Federal Highway Administration to improve site distance, turning radius and drainage. The original alignment will be re- coutoured and reclaimed. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 15S, R 84W, 6th Principal Meridian, Sec. 29. Gunnison County. Kebler Wagon Trail Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2007 06/2007 Greg Austin CE 215 Comment Period Legal 970-642-4402 Notice 03/02/2007 [email protected] Description: Project involves construction of approximately 600 to 750 lineal feet of trail.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T14S, R86W, Sec. 6, NW 1/4, NW 1/4. Kebler Wagon Trail #606..
07/01/2007 Page 13 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Long Lake Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Jon Morrissey CE 970-642-4439 [email protected] Description: New trail construction
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache. Gunnison Ranger District. Lottis Creek Recreation Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 05/2008 Ray Rossman CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2007 970-642-4435 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: NEPA for Lottis Campground renovation/expansion along with the Slot Access construction and other decommissioning campgrounds Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Taylor Canyon area.
Ohio City/Pitkin Fire Plan - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:01/2007 03/2007 Jeremy Spetter CE Scoping Start 07/13/2006 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Assessment of areas in and around Ohio City and Pitkin
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Gunnison County.
Old Monarch Fire Plan - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:01/2007 03/2007 Gerald Chonka CE Scoping Start 03/09/2006 970-642-4411 [email protected] Description: Hazardous fuels reduction around WAPA 230KV powerline.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Gunnison County.
07/01/2007 Page 14 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Perfecto Creek Timber Sale EA - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2006 02/2008 Matthew Etzenhouser EA 215 Comment Period Legal Actual: 03/29/2007 970-642-4422 Notice 03/31/2005 [email protected] s Description: Timber Sale Proposal
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T44N, R1E, NMPM. Saguache County. Poole Road Easement - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Catherine Mask EA 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Private road access
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Gunnison County.
Powderhorn Wilderness Special - Special area management Completed Actual: 04/26/2007 05/2007 Kai-Uwe Allen Order Revision - Recreation management 970-642-4417 CE [email protected] Description: Update/Revise Forest Supervisor's Special Order For Occupancy and Use of the Powderhorn Wilderness
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. Powderhorn Wilderness Area, Hinsdale County, CO. Rainbow Lake Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Kai-Uwe Allen Reconstruction Scoping Start 03/01/2007 970-642-4417 CE [email protected] Description: New construction of .25 Miles of foot/horse trail in the West Elk Wilderness Area. Project will include restroation of old trail and high elevation meadow restoration. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. West Elk Wilderness Area- Rainbow Lake Trail, 1Mile N of Rainbow Lake Trailhead.
07/01/2007 Page 15 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Recreation Residences Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2007 12/2007 Jon Morrissey Reissuances - Gunnison Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-642-4439 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuances of 20 year permits for the Cement Creek, Gold Creek, Red Mountain, Chenoweth and Spring Creek recreation residences Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Cement Creek Summer Home Group near Crested Butte, Gold Creek Summer Home Group near Ohio City, Red Mountain Summer Home Group in Taylor Park and Spring Creek near Almont. Reissuance of expiring SUP's - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2006 01/2007 Catherine Mask CE Scoping Start 11/15/2006 Actual: 03/12/2007 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Spring Developments and Waterlines in Taylor Park and Whitepine.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec 34, T50N, R5E NMPM, SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec 22, T14S, R82W, 6th PM. Taylor Park and Whitepine. Reissuance of expiring SUP's. - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 01/2008 Catherine Mask CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-641-0471 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Stream gauging station and Flood water diversion ditch.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 5, T14S, R82W, 6th PM; and Sec 33, T51N, R1E, NMPM. Taylor River, north of Rivers End CG and 2 miles SW of Almont.. Reissuance of expiring SUP's. - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 01/2008 Catherine Mask CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-641-0471 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Access to private land on existing road.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T12S, R86W, 6th PM: Sec 9, 16, 21, 23, 24, 25, 35. Approximately 5 miles NW of Mt. Crested Butte..
07/01/2007 Page 16 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Reissuance of expiring SUP's. - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 01/2008 Catherine Mask CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-641-0471 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Spring developments and water transmission lines.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Saguache. LEGAL - Sec 20, T48N, R5E, NMPM; Sec 10, T50N, R4E, NMPM. Half mile west of Sargents, CO and Pitkin area.. Reissuance of expiring SUP- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2006 01/2007 Catherine Mask Tincup Scoping Start 11/15/2006 Actual: 03/12/2007 970-641-0471 CE [email protected] Description: Ditch diverting water to Tincup
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec 8, T15S, R81W, NMPM. Tincup. Sargents Mesa Timber Sale - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:01/2008 05/2008 Art Haines EA Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-641-0471 [email protected] Description: Timber Harvest of spruce, fir, and lodgepole pine from 800 - 1900 acres. Area has been previously harvested. No new road construction should be necessary Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Sections 17 to 20, 29 and 30 of T47N, R6E, and sections 23 to 25 of T47N, R5E, NMPM. Sargents Mesa, eight miles southeast of Sargents, Co.. Soap Creek Fuels Reduction - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2008 05/2008 Gerald Chonka CE Est. Scoping Start 11/2007 970-642-4411 [email protected] Description: Use prescribed fire to improve ecosystem health in ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, aspen, oakbrush and grasslands types and reduce fuels, especially around campgrounds and in Wildland Urban Interface. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - T49 and T50, R4W and R5W, NMPM. Project is located in the Soap Creek watershed about 5 miles north of Blue Mesa Reservior dam.
07/01/2007 Page 17 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Still Elk Salvage - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2007 06/2007 Matthew Etzenhouser CE - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-642-4422 [email protected] s Description: Salvage of blown down trees within a recent timber sale area. Only dead trees will be removed.
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T.45N., R.01E., Sections 21, 22 & 15, NMPM. 27 air miles south, south east of Gunnison Colorado, on the east side of Los Pinos creek about 1.3 mile south east of McDonough Reservoir.. Taylor Sheep Burn Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2007 08/2007 Jon Morrissey EA Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 970-642-4439 [email protected] Description: Improve habitat for big horn shhep in the Taylor Canyon area
Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. In and around Taylor River, Spring Creek, Rarick Gulch, Gandy and Rocky Brook Gulch approximately 15 miles northeast of Gunnison. Teocalli Hazardous Mine - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:04/2007 08/2007 Catherine Mask Closures Project 215 Comment Period Legal 970-641-0471 CE Notice 02/15/2007 [email protected] Description: Closure of 14 shafts and 6 adits using a combination of backfilling, bulkhead seals, polyurethatne plugs and/or installation of grates. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - 6th PM, T13S, R87W, Sec 26,35,36/ 6th PM T14S, R86W, Sec 6/ 6th PM T14S, R87W, Sec 2. Approximately 5 miles northwest of Crested Butte, CO- Elk Basin area.. Uncompahgre Peak Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Kai-Uwe Allen Reconstruction Scoping Start 04/19/2007 970-642-4417 CE [email protected] Description: Trail reconstruction of the Uncompahgre Peak trail in the Uncompahgre Wilderness Area. Project includesa 300 ft re-route consisting of new trail construction. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. Uncompahgre Wilderness Area.
07/01/2007 Page 18 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) West Elk Landscape - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2007 06/2008 Mark Hatcher Assessment Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 970-642-4410 EA [email protected] Description: Development of a new Allotment Plan for grazing of livestock on Soap Mesa, Soap Creek, Red Creek/Rainbow, Antelope/Beaver, Cunningham, Carbon and Castleton Allotments. Location: UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Gunnison County, From Soap Mesa to Ohio Creek.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Agricultural Irrigation and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 10/2007 Dee Closson Livestock Watering System Scoping Start 04/05/2005 970-327-4261 X4341 (aka Ditch Bill) Easements [email protected] CE Description: Norwood RD received 30 applications for easements for existing water facilities. Qualifying facilities receive an easement but additional terms can be added to OM Plan to protect resources. Decision/implementation to occur next several months. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, San Miguel. Various locations on the Norwood Ranger District. Faraway Foundation Shelter - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Katherine Peckham Permit 970-327-4261 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal by Faraway Ranch to install 4 temporary tent platforms and a temporary horse corral for up to 6 horses in Elk Creek Basin in T42N R1W0 Sec. 30 SW1/4. The site would be used to conduct commercial summer & winter overnight camping. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T42N R1W0 Sec. 30 SW1/4, N.M.P.M. The project is located on the Norwood District, 10 miles southwest of Telluride in Elk Creek Basin .
07/01/2007 Page 19 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Ironhorse Analysis Area - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2008 04/2008 John Moore EA - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 (970) 874-6696 [email protected] Description: Develop a vegetation management strategy and subsequent NEPA decision(s) for a suite of vegetation treatments for National Forest System lands located on the Uncompahgre Plateau south of Horsefly Canyon. BLM lands near project may be included. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, San Miguel. LEGAL - Portions of: T46N R13W, T46N R12W, T46N R11W, T45N R12W, T45N R11W, T44N R12W, T44N R11W . Horsefly and Beaver/ McKensie Creeks 5th HUC Watersheds. Little Cone Spur Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2007 06/2007 Dee Closson CE 215 Comment Period Legal 970-327-4261 X4341 Notice 03/16/2007 [email protected] Description: Buried power line to Little Cone Ranches Subdivision. Line will be buried 40 inches deep in a 8 inch trench. Trench will be placed in existing subdivision access road. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - NMPM, T42N, R11W, Sections 10 and 11 . Little Cone Ranches access road. Naturita Landscape Rangeland - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Environmental Assessment 215 Comment Period Legal 970-327-4261 EA Notice 02/16/2007 [email protected] Description: This project will determine if to continue to allow livestock grazing, or not, and at what levels. In addition allotment management plans will be created for the West Naturita, East Naturita, Portis, and CyOrr allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - Township 43 and 44 North, Range 13 and 14 West.. Naturita Division of the Norwood Ranger District on the Uncompahgre National Forest, Norwood Colorado. Oxbow Mining, LLC, Methane - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Ryan Taylor Drainage Wells Scoping Start 06/05/2007 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The USFS is proposing to authorize Oxbow to construct 3 drill pads, drilling and operating 7 methane drainage wells, and constructing approximately 5,450 feet of new temporary road in T. 12 S., R. 91 W., Section 36; of Delta County, CO Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T12S R91W S36 Delta County CO. Approximately 3 miles northwest of the town of Somerset, CO, north of State Hwy 133..
07/01/2007 Page 20 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Plateau Aspen Timber Sale - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:01/2008 03/2008 Tim Garvey EA Est. Scoping Start 08/2007 970-240-5401 [email protected] Description: Various cutting prescriptions to regenerate aspen stands
Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa, Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - N/A. Various stands on Uncompahgre Plateau east of Windy Point. Reade Hill Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 04/2008 Craig Grother CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 970-327-4261 X4344 [email protected] Description: Burn up to 850 acres of mixed Gambel oak, serviceberry, mountain mahogany, and other mountain shrubs to improve big game winter range and reduce potential for intensive wildfire within Wildland Urban Interface. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - T47N, R12W, sec31, 32, and 33.. Reade Hill is located on the Uncompahgre Plateau near old highway 90, approximately 16 miles east of Nucla, Colorado.. Red Canyon Travel - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2007 09/2007 Craig Grother Management - Recreation management 215 Comment Period Legal 970-327-4261 X4344 EA Notice 11/23/2006 [email protected] Description: Implementation of the 2002 travel management decision on the Uncompahgre Plateau within the area from Red Canyon to Hanks Creek. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - T47N, R12W sections 22-28, and 32-36; T47N, R11W sections 19, 30, and 31; T46N, R12W sections 1-6, and 11-13; T46N, R11W sections 4-10, and 16-18.. Project area is located on the Uncompahgre Plateau within the area from Red Canyon to Hanks Creek.. Sheep Corrals Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2005 05/2006 Katherine Peckham Hazard Tree Removal Project Scoping Start 03/01/2005 970-327-4261 CE [email protected] Description: Remove approximately 120 cottonwood trees that have been determined to be hazards within the Sheep Corrals Campground. Campground is currently closed to camping use due to safety concerns. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T42N R9W Sec. 19 N.M.P.M. Project is located approx. 7 miles SW of Telluride, Colorado.
07/01/2007 Page 21 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in R2 - Rocky Mountain Region more than one District) Telephone Draw Rollerchop - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:12/2007 11/2008 Craig Grother CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 970-327-4261 X4344 [email protected] Description: Rollerchop and seed up to 1,000 acres of previously chained pinyon and juniper woodland to improve big game winter range. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - T46N, R13W, sections 4, 5, 6, and 9; T47N, R13W, sections 28, 29, 31, 32, and 33. . Project area is located on in the Telephone Draw area of the Uncompahgre Plateau in Montrose County, Colorado. Norwood Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests.. Telluride Ski Area Ski Run - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Scott Spielman Maintenance Projects 970-327-4261 CE [email protected] Description: The Telluride Ski Area proposes to modify a portion of two ski runs within Prospect Basin to address skier and grooming safety concerns. Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T42N R9W Sec. 13 and 15, N.M.P.M. The proposed projects are located within the Telluride Ski Area south of Telluride, Colorado. . Tri-State Low Elevation Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:07/2006 08/2006 Jeff Burch Treatment Project Scoping Start 11/01/2004 970-874-6649 CE [email protected] Description: Fuels reduction adjacent to power line through commercial and non-commercial timber cutting, mechanical fuels treatment, including piling and burning, prescribed fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. Adjacent to Western Area Power Administration powerline on Uncompahgre Plateau, north east of the Divide Road..
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District)
07/01/2007 Page 22 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) 2006 Independent Claim - Land acquisition In Progress: Expected:03/2007 03/2007 Laurie Kelso Acquisition - Red Mountain - Land ownership management Scoping Start 05/12/2006 970-240-5405 Project [email protected] CE Description: Acquisition of patented mining claims with LWCF dollars, and the assistance of Trust for for Public Lands (TPL).
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Mostly south of Ouray, Red Mountain Area. Agricultrual Irrigation and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2007 06/2007 Laurie Kelso Livestock Watering System Scoping Start 04/05/2005 970-240-5405 (aka Ditch Bill) Easements [email protected] CE Description: Ouray RD received 40 applications for easements on existing water facilities.Qualifying facilities receive an easement but additional terms can be added to OM Plan to protect resources. Decision/immplementation to occur next several months. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. Various locations on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Carufel Access Authorization - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Laurie Kelso EA - Land ownership management Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 970-240-5405 [email protected] Description: Process a request for easement across Forest System Lands to reach two patented mining claim blocks located south of Ouray and the Mineral Farms Subdivision. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - The road is located mostly in th SW 1/4, sec. 6, T.43 N., R. 7 W., and the NE 1/4 sec. 12, T.43 N., R. 8 W. NMPM. . South of Ouray and the Mineral Farms subdivision. The upper elevation access would continue up FSR 896 to Cutler Mine and proceed further on Non-FSR=W1/2 sec.7, T.43N., R.7 W., NMPM.. Cow Creek Outfitters Priority - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2007 08/2007 Holly Ennist Use Special Use Permit- Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-240-5416 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Provide outfitter/guide services for fall big game hunting, archery through 3rd rifle in the Cow Creek Area. Dispersed grazing is proposed for 10-12 horses. 1 base camp and 4 or more drop camps are proposed. Proposes new areas in Cow Crk & Big Cim. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 3, T 44 N, R 7 W. GMUG NF, Ouray RD; Cow Creek Area including a portion of Unc. Wilderness Area..
07/01/2007 Page 23 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Dark Timber Outfitters Priority - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2007 08/2007 Holly Ennist Use Special Use Permit- Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-240-5416 Reissuance. [email protected] CE Description: Provide outfitting/guide services for fall big game hunting, archery through 3rd Rifle in Spring Creek/Paradox Area on Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts and on BLM Lands. On/off forest operations. Proposes an increase in area on Norwood and BLM. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - Sec 34, T 47 N, R11 W.. Uncompahgre Plateau Area; Spring Creek & Paradox Area. Also, BLM Lands to orth of FS area. On Norwood RD to south of Divide Rd., FSR 402.. J & Ray's Outfitters Priority Use - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2007 08/2007 Holly Ennist Special Use Permit-Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-240-5416 CE [email protected] Description: Provide outfitter guide services for fall big game hunting, 1st Rifle through Rifle IV in the Mt. Baldy Area, including a portion of the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Dispersed grazing is proposed for 14 horses. One base camp near Boldy Mtn. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 32, T 45 N, R 7 W.. Mount Baldy Area, GMUG NF, Ouray Ranger District. Little Monitor Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:04/2007 10/2008 Glenn Webb CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 08/19/2005 970-327-4261 x4353 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Vegetation management prescription and mechanical treatments
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - T49N, R 13W, Sec. 10- 16, 21,22. Montrose County. Love Mesa Project - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Monica Ruiz-Diaz EA 970-240-5406 [email protected] Description: Ponderosa Pine commercial thinning.
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T49N, R15W, Secs 12-14, 23-24; T49N, R14W, Secs 4-9, 16-19. Uncompahgre Plateau between East Fork and Middle Fork of Escalante Creek.
07/01/2007 Page 24 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Miller-Robin Red Breast Private - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:08/2007 08/2007 Jeff Burch Mine Development Objection Period Legal Notice Actual: 05/11/2007 (970) 874-6649 EIS 05/16/2007 05/11/2007 [email protected] Description: Proposal for mining operations within Uncompahgre Wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - T45N, R6W, S24. Hindsdale County. Ouray Ice Park Townsite Act - Land acquisition Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Laurie Kelso Land Adjustment Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 970-240-5405 CE [email protected] Description: Land ownership adjustment. NFS land in ice park, south end of Ouray and in Ouray, may be purchased by adjacent landowner to reduce boundary issues related to mineral fractions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Ouray County.
Ouray Trail Group-Nordic - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2007 08/2007 Holly Ennist Counsel Priority Use Special - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-240-5416 Use Permit Issuance [email protected] CE Description: Provide winter groomed cross-country ski trails in the Ironton Park Area; covering approx. 7 miles of trail.
Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 32, T 43 N, R 7 W.. Ironton Park Area. San Juan Mountain Guides - - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2007 05/2007 Holly Ennist Priority Use Special Use Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-240-5416 Permit-Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Provide outfitter/guide services for summer & fall; Backcountry mountaineering and rock climbing. Overnight camping in Blaine Basin for early peak ascents. Proposes new areas-S. slope Mt. Sneffles, N. face Wilson Peak & Crack Canyon. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale, Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 18, T 45N, R 6 W, T 43 & 44 N, R 8 W. Big Cimarron Area, Middle Fork Drainage including a portion of Uncompahgre Wilderness; Blaine & Whitehouse Area, incuding a portion of Sneffels Wilderness..
07/01/2007 Page 25 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Trailhead Development-Ironton - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 05/2008 Holly Ennist Park Areas - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 08/2007 970-240-5416 CE [email protected] Description: Create parking at 6 trails in the Ironton Park area: Albany Gulch, Mears-north & south, Richmond, Gray Copper and Colorado Boy. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T43N, R7W, Various Sections.. Unit-Ouray RD, Various locations on Forest.. Tri-State Upland Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:07/2006 08/2006 Jeff Burch Treatment Project Scoping Start 11/01/2004 (970) 874-6649 CE [email protected] Description: Fuels reduction adjacent to power lines through commercial and non-commercial timber cutting, mechanical fuels treatment,including piling and burning, prescribed fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/ Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose, Ouray. Adjacent to Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) and Tri-State Generation power lines.. Uncompahgre Outfitters - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2007 08/2007 Holly Ennist Priority Use Special Use Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-240-5416 Permit-Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Provide outfitting/guide svcs. for fall turkey & big game hunting, archery through 2nd Rifle in the Roubideau Area. Dispersed grazing is proposed for 8-10 horses, one base camp in Pool Creek. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - Sec 32, T 47 N, R12 W. Roubideau Area, GMUG NF, Ouray Ranger District. Uncompahgre Valley Trail - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2007 08/2007 Holly Ennist Riders Priority Use Special Use - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 03/2007 970-240-5416 Permit-Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Provide winter snowmobile grooming svc on the Uncompahgre Plateau, Little Cim and Big Cim Areas, covering appox. 96 miles. Propose parking groomer at Gravel Pit in Owl Crk Area w/250 gal above ground fuel storage tank, chanlink fence, covered. Location: UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 9, T 46 N, R10 W.. Unc. Plateau & Owl Crk/Big Cimarron Area & Little Cimarron..
07/01/2007 Page 26 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Agricultural Irrigation and - Special area management In Progress: Expected:04/2007 05/2007 Nancy Schwieger Livestock Watering System Scoping Start 04/06/2005 970-527-4131 (aka Ditch Bill) Easements [email protected] CE Description: The Paonia RD received 53 ditch bill applications on existing water facilities. 19 easements completed/11 applications denied thus far in the process. Decision/implementation to occur over the next few months. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. Various locations on the Gunnison National Forest. Aspen Leaf Ranch - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2007 12/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Application. Existing Road. Negotiations in Progress.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County T.11S.,R.90W, SECTION 15 & 22. Gunnison County. Bowie Resources, Hubbard - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 06/11/2007 06/2007 Ryan Taylor Creek Ventilation/Escape Shaft 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] Description: The Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) is reviewing a proposal from Bowie Resources, L.L.C. (Bowie), to construct and operate a ventilation shaft / emergency escapeway on National Forest System lands. Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - Hubbard Creek Drainage, Delta County. T.12S., 91W., Sections 34 and 35. Bracken Creek Association - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:11/2007 12/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Scoping Start 07/21/2004 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Application. Existing Road
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County T.14S., R.87W., SECTION 7. Gunnison County.
07/01/2007 Page 27 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Cesario & Spadafore - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger CE 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way applications. Existing Road. On hold awaiting Travel Management Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County T.11S.,R.90W.. Gunnison County. Chapman - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2007 05/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Scoping Start 10/13/2005 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Scoping - Special Use Permit: Water development. CEs or EA.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County T.13S.,R.88W., SECTION 6. Gunnison County. Deer Creek Shaft and E Seam - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2007 06/2007 Niccole Mortenson Methane Drainage Wells Project DEIS NOA in Federal Register 970-874-6616 EIS 03/23/2007 [email protected] Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2007 Description: Mountain Coal Company proposes to construct a ventilation shaft and escapeway and upto 143 locations with upto 168 methane drainage wells and approximately 24 miles of road for safety purposes of longwall underground mine. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/policy/minerals/deer_creek/NOI_deerCkshaft_and_mdw.pdf Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - shaft/escapeway is located in NE< S32, T 13 South, R 90 West, 6th PM, methane drainage wells in S 26-29 and 32-35, T 13 S, R 90 W and S 1-5, and 9-11, T 14 S, R 90 W, 6th. North Fork of the Gunnison Coal Area-West Elk Mine. Dr. Thomas Beach - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Scoping Start 11/29/2006 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Application - Existing and New Road
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - T.13S., R.88W., Section 6. Gunnison County.
07/01/2007 Page 28 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Falcon Seaboard - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2007 07/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Scoping Start 10/20/2005 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Scoping Special Use Permit: Water development. CE or EA.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County. Gunnison County. Florista/Briscoe - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Scoping Start 10/15/2006 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Application - Existing Roads
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County. Gunnison County, T.14S.m R.87W., Section 8, 9, and 10. Hockenberry - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger CE 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Application. Existing Road. On hold awaiting other considerations. Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County. Gunnison County. Knott Ranch Salvage Sale (CE) - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2007 08/2007 Kitty Tattersall CE Scoping Start 01/03/2007 970-874-6694 [email protected] Description: Remove blow down Engelmann Spruce to prevent a build up of spruce beetle populations and provide timber to local industry. Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - T.49N. ,R5W, Sec 18. . Paonia R.D., Gunnison County, Blowdown is approx 215 acres on Black Mesa.
07/01/2007 Page 29 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) McIntyre/SG INTEREST - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 11/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Scoping Start 10/15/2006 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Applications. Existing Road.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County. Gunnison County. Minnesota Canal & Reservoir - Special area management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 08/2007 Nancy Schwieger Company Scoping Start 06/25/2007 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Scoping - Special Use Permit - Barrow areas & Reservoir Upgrade
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. Gunnison County T.13S., R.90W., Section 32. Mountain Coal Compay Seismic - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2007 06/2007 Ryan Taylor Monitoring Stations Scoping Start 06/21/2006 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] Description: MCC proposes to install 6 passive seimic stations on the GMUG. Disturbance is equal to approx. 0.2 acres. The seismic stations will be in place for approximately 6 years. Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T. 13 S., R. 90 W., Sec. 28,29,32,38; T.14 S., R. 89 W., Sec. 7; T. 14 S., R. 90 W., Sec. 3; 6th PM. approximately 7 miles east of Paonia, Colorado. Nieslanik - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger CE 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Application. On hold awaiting Travel Management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County. Gunnison County.
07/01/2007 Page 30 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Norris - Land ownership management On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger CE 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: Right-Of-Way Application. On hold awaiting Travel Management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Gunnison County. Gunnison County. Oil Well Recreation Route - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger Designation 970-527-4131 EA [email protected] Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting travel management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 22 Miles north of Paonia, CO. Delta County. Sheep Gas Gathering System - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 09/2007 Nancy Schwieger EA 215 Comment Period Legal 970-527-4131 Notice 05/13/2007 [email protected] Description: Gunnison Energy Corporation (GEC) proposed an 10.8 mile gasand water gathering system, approximately 7 miles is on NF lands Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. Condemn It Park to Sheep Park and connecting to the existing Ragged Mtn gas gathering system adjacent to FDR851. Sheep Mountain - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2009 12/2009 Rick Oberheu CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2007 970-874-6607 [email protected] Description: Vegetation Management Prescription & Mechanical treatments. Scoping.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 11 S, R 91 W Sections:9,10,15-17,20-22,27-29,32-34. Gunnison County.
07/01/2007 Page 31 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Sheep Mountain Recreation - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Nancy Schwieger Route Designation 970-527-4131 EA [email protected] Description: Designate routes for motorized recreational use. On hold awaiting Travel Management.
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - 16 Miles North of Paonia, CO. Delta County. Special Use Permits - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:02/2007 03/2007 Nancy Schwieger CE Scoping Start 04/12/2006 970-527-4131 [email protected] Description: General Permits, James Auster, Overland Enlargement, Hughes, Zanin, M.Hughes, Lee, - Contact Nancy Schwieger for specific information. Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Delta, Gunnison & Montrose Counties. Delta, Gunnison & Montrose Counties. Special Use Permits - - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2007 12/2007 Nancy Schwieger Outfitter/Guide Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Renewals: Hubbaard Creek Outfitters, Bear Creek, Roger Cesario, Terry Commander, Steve Duffy, Elk Basin Outfitters, Saddle Mountain, Smith Fork, Sperry's and West Elk Ranch Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties. Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties. Special Use Permits- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2007 06/2007 Nancy Schwieger Outfitter/Guide Scoping Start 11/29/2006 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] Description: New & Renewal: West Elk Ranch-dba Sawbuck Outfitters, Bear Creek Outfitters, Terry Commander-dba Lone Pine Outdoor Recreation,Zeldenthuis dba Saddle Mtn Outfitters
Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Delta, Gunnison & Montrose Counties. Delta, Gunnison & Montrose Counties.
07/01/2007 Page 32 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R2 - Rocky Mountain Region than one District) Special Use - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:07/2007 08/2007 Nancy Schwieger Permits/Reissuance Scoping Start 04/15/2006 970-527-4131 CE [email protected] Description: No physical changes: Zimmerman,Crawford Mesa Water Assoc,Richard Mott,Charles Masner,Pitkin Mesa, Beach/Chapman, Sims, Slyzuik, West Elk Ranch, Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Within Paonia Ranger District. Separate decisions. Ongoing. Analysis in progress. CE or EA.. Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties. WAPA Power Line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 12/2007 Nancy Schwieger Fuels/Vegetation - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 970-527-4131 Treatments/Prescription & [email protected] Mechanical Description: WAPA ( Western Area Power Administration) Power Line Fuels & Vegetation Treatments/Prescription & EA Mechanical treatments outside of ROW. Pre-scoping. Location: UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Montrose, Gunnison & Delta Counties/Rifle-Black Mesa Line. Montrose, Gunnison & Delta Counties/Rifle-Black Mesa Line.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
07/01/2007 Page 33 of 33 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests