Decision Memo Completed

Implementation of the 2010 Gunnison Basin Federal Lands Travel Management Plan on the Gunnison RD

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison; Saguache, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

Decommission approximately 100 miles of Forest Service system and non-system routes, and conduct hydrological upgrades and road improvements.

Location

NFS lands around Crested Butte (Slate/East Rivers, Brush/Cement Cr. drainages), the Beaver Creek area south of Taylor Canyon; Pitkin/Ohio City, Quartz Creek and Waunita Hot Springs areas, Marshall Cr.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2012
2
Comment Period
04/05/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management
2012 Travel Management ImplementationDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2012
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementRoad management