Two changes are proposed to the MBSW special regulations. Overnight visitors will be required to store all food, garbage and other attractants in bear resistant containers & changing the campfire prohibition to everywhere above 10,800 ft.
Location
The entire Maroon Bells %u2013 Snowmass Wilderness in Pitkin and Gunnison counties, Colorado
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/01/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Order Creation/Modification; Wilderness Management |
| Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness special regulations - Forest Order | Decision Signed Date: 02/18/2016 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; White River National Forest |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |