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Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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White River National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
Upgrade Chair 15 to detachable quad. Upgrade Chair 21 to detachable 6-person lift. Re-align Mile Bypass road. Remove unused summer infrastructure at Eagle's Nest. Remove lift #24, and grading between Two Elk Restaurant and the top of Chair 21
The proposal includes an amendment to a special use permit to develop a new winter Nordic ski trail, new summer multi-use trail, new Overnight Hut. The proposal requires adjustments to the Special Use Permit Areas for both the Frisco Nordic Center and Summit Huts.
Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc.,(HCE) proposes to construct a new 115-kV transmission line between the existing Gilman and Avon Substations. The proposed route is 8.9 miles and would cross approximately 3.3 miles of National Forest System Lands
Project ID #68403 was Cancelled because the same project with ID #68482 already exists on the SOPA. Those interested in information related to this project, should refer to project ID #68482. Project 68403 will remain on the public SOPA for one qtr
Keystone Resort is proposing replacement of the A-51 lift with a new high-speed detachable quad. Associated grading for a new top and bottom terminal area will enable better skier circulation, lift maze and milling space with the higher capacity lift
Construction of 1.7 miles of new, sustainable trail. Restoration and decommissioning of 1 mile of existing trail that is unsustainable and causing resource damage.
Aspen Skiing Company is proposing to remove two chairlifts (Little Nell Chairlift, on private property and Bell Mountain Chairlift, partially on USFS property) and replace with one chairlift at Aspen Mountain.
The Carbonate and Little Tommy Mines have been receiving efforts to characterize historically mined deposits, whose spatial distribution and quality are undetermined, since the late 1990’s. This Plan of Operations would authorize continuation of those efforts for another 5 years.
Various improvements to enhance recreation experiences at Snowmass Mountain Resort. Projects include additional snowmaking line burial, pumphouse, winter trails, zipline, mountain bike trails, terrain park grading.
Recreation management and access improvements are proposed to the southern portion of the Tenmile Mountain Range in Summit County, CO. Proposed actions include recreation infrastructure improvements and trailhead access improvements.
Manage mountain shrub and aspen communities with vegetation management techniques including mechanical treatment, prescribed fire, hand treatments, seeding/planting, and rehabilitation on up to 14,121 acres over a period of 15-20 years
Forest Plan Amendment to create Special Interest Management Area for newly acquired properties and surrounding National Forest Lands surrounding Sweetwater Lake, allowing for the appropriate, consistent, sustainable, and holistic management.
The Forest Service is proposing approximately 1,250 acres of fuels reduction activities and approximately 25 miles of trails decommission, improvement, and construction activities near the Town of Frisco.
The USDA Forest Service is proposing a project to implement approximately 2,617 acres of vegetation management activities on NFS lands. Vegetation planned for treatment is predominantly composed of Engelmann spruce and sub-alpine fir.
