Environmental Assessment Completed

Upper South Platte Watershed Protection and Restoration Project

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Douglas; Jefferson; Park, Colorado South Platte Ranger District

Reduce risk of large-scale fires & subsequent erosion in the watershed that could threaten property & human life & exacerbate soil & water quality problems, restore the forest to more sustainable conditions & improve federally-listed species habitat.

Location

Within Buffalo Creek Waterton/Deckers/Horse Creek Watershed

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2006
2
Comment Period
05/01/2006
3
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Upper South Platte Watershed Protection and Restoration Project Phase 2 DecDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2009 Legal Notice Date: 09/17/2009
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Platte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPike National Forest
Watershed management