Environmental Assessment Completed

East Aspen Metro District Mosquito Control

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Aspen Ranger District

Mosquito control using a natural bacterial byproduct, "Bti" on areas east of Aspen near Wildwood School & Difficult CG. Less than 5 acres of wetland areas to be controlled on an as-needed basis. Treatment is by hand, after assessment is completed.

Location

Scattered patches of FS lands east of Aspen along the roaring Fork River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2010
2
Comment Period
04/18/2013
3
Objection Period Start
03/23/2015
4
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Mosquito Abatement DNFONSIDecision Signed Date: 05/15/2015
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land Description6th P.M., T. 10 S., R. 84 W., Sections 28, 33, and 34
Watershed management