Abandoned Mine Lands - Silver Needle Mine Group Safety Closures
Remediation actions at several mine adits and/or shafts for public safety reasons. Activities could include back-filling with native materials, metal grates, and/or trail re-routes to avoid hazards.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Weminuche Wilderness northeast of Durango: Silver Mesa, Chicago Basin and Vallecito Basin areas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/18/2014 |
| Decision | 10/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Columbine Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Silver Needle Mine Group Safety Closures
Decision Signed Date: 10/05/2018
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
La Plata
Legal Land Description:
T38N R7W, T39N R7W
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Walter Brown
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
970-385-1372
wabrown@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/5/2018