Environmental Assessment Completed

Swan Mountain Project

White River National Forest Summit, Colorado East Zone/Dillon Ranger District

Proposed activities include a mixture of fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, stream improvement, transportation improvement and trail enhancements.

Location

The Swan Mountain Project encompasses approximately 13,500 acres of National Forest System lands in and around Swan Mountain, Soda Creek, and the Swan River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/08/2021
2
Comment Period
03/24/2023
3
Objection Period Start
04/05/2024
4
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Swan Mountain ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/22/2024
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management