Decision Memo Completed

Government Trail Elk Calving Area Closure Special Order

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

An order that restricts human occupancy on and surrounding Government trail #1980 and connecting trails between Snowmass Ski Area and Buttermilk Ski Area from May 15 to June 27, and a smaller area adjacent to Snowmass Ski Area from May 15 to June 20.

Location

Pitkin County, Colorado, between Snowmass Ski Area and Buttermilk Ski Area; T10S R86W, east 1/2 of Section 12, and T10S R85W portions of Section 7,8,16,17, and 18.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Travel Management
Decision Decided Date06/23/2020
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S R86W, east 1/2 of Section 12, and T10S R85W portions of Section 7,8,16,17, and 18.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants