Decision Memo Completed

The Nature Connection (Delta County School District) - Outfitter and Guide Permit Proposal

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Delta; Mesa; Montrose; Ouray, Colorado Grand Valley Ranger District

Proposal for a special use authorization on the Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre national Forest to conduct a commercial outfitter and guide service. Activities proposed include weekday youth ski tours, backpack trips, and equipment rentals.

Location

Grand Mesa national Forest - Skyway, County Line, Ward Lake winter Trailhead. Uncompahgre National Forest - Ironton Park, East and West Fork Cimarron Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/30/2016
2
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
The Nature Connection (Delta County School District) - Outfitter and Guide Permit ProposalDecision Signed Date: 11/12/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSixth Principle meridian T 11S, R 96W, section 36 (Skyway Trailhead)
Special use management