Proposal to protect the cave and bat colony that uses the cave from White Nose Syndrome and human disturbances by installing a combination of bat-friendly grates and gates at the three entrances of Hubbard (Hubbard's) Cave. Gates allow human entry.
Location
Hubbard Cave is located approximately 6 miles east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on the south rim of Glenwood Canyon, Garfield County, off Forest System Road 535.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2016
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Hubbard Cave entry gate | Decision Signed Date: 06/27/2017 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Sopris Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T6 R88 Sec 4, NW1/4 |