Impacts to the Ophir Pass fen (dewatering, erosion) caused by past mining will be corrected by filling ditches, controlling erosion and replanting wetland plants.
Location
East of Ophir Pass, and south of Forest Road #679
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/01/2008
2
Comment Period
04/25/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Watershed Improvements |
| Ophir Pas Fen Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 05/29/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/31/2012 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T42N, R8W, sec 32 |