Decision Memo Completed

Denver Water Gross Reservoir Exploratory Drilling

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Boulder, Colorado Boulder Ranger District

Denver Water wants to conduct exploratory drilling on National Forest System (NFS) land adjoining Osprey Point Quarry to determine if expanding the current Osprey Point Quarry onto NFS land is a viable option.

Location

An area west adjoining to the existing Osprey Point Quarry and assessable via Osprey Point Road; Township 1S., Range 71W., Section 30, 6th Principal Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/19/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Denver Water Exploratory Drilling at Gross ReservoirDecision Signed Date: 04/23/2024
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsBoulder Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology