Respond to increased development and impacts from rock climbing. Considers protection of the following: soil, vegetation, geologic, water, cultural, wildlife, and social resources. Considers protection of resources via restrictions/permits/education.
Location
Tensleep Canyon: From Meadowlark lake and southwest on either side of the U.S. Highway 16 corridor to the Forest boundary at the bottom of the canyon. Leigh Creek Canyon is also included.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/12/2020
2
Comment Period
02/05/2021
3
Objection Period Start
10/2023 (Estimated)
4
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Bighorn National Forest |
| Districts | Powder River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |