Larimer County plans to do mineral exploration for two existing abandoned gravel pits to determine viability for a future gravel pit. 6X12x20 deep pits will be excavated along a 2,800 ft path for the Sand Creek Pit and a 1,100 ft for Killpecker Pit.
Location
Killpecker Pit is located at NFSR300 (Killpecker) & LC Road 86 (Deadman Road). Sand Creek Pit is located along NFSR 336 (Sand Creek) approximately .1 mile north of the intersection with NFSR 523.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/20/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Larimer County Mineral Exploration | Decision Signed Date: 04/11/2024 |
| Forests | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
| Districts | Canyon Lakes Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |