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White River National Forest

R02 Rocky Mountain · 22 projects · crawled 2026-10-17
Developing Proposal 4 Completed 18
Environmental Assessment 9 Decision Memo 7 Categorical Exclusion 5 Environmental Impact Statement 1
22 with documents 21 with comments page
Categorical Exclusion · Dillon Ranger District · updated 10/13/2026
The proposed Aspen Incline trail is located southeast of the Town of Breckenridge near Boreas Pass. The proposed Barton Connector Trail is located on the northwest side of the Town of Breckenridge near Coyne Valley road. · Summit, Colorado

Development of two year-round, multiple use, non-motorized trails in the Boreas Pass and North Barton Gulch areas.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
NEPA Start Date
3/25/2026
Finding/Decision Date
10/8/2026
Project documents
Daniel Morris · Daniel.Morris3@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-26d-USFS; USDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date10/8/2026
Categorical Exclusion · Sopris Ranger District · updated 9/16/2026
Fourmile and Middle Thompson parks are off of Fourmile Road (FS 300.3), about 12 and 19 miles south-southeast of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, respectively. · Garfield; Pitkin, Colorado

The proposed action is to implement process-based restoration activities within Fourmile and Middle Thompson parks, on tributaries to the Roaring Fork River. Project documents can be found here: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/4wz35lynkk4s2utpdyw33ov1kr8yhfgk

Watershed management
NEPA Start Date
3/2/2026
Finding/Decision Date
8/7/2026
Project documents
R. Clay Ramey · robert.ramey@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSFWS B(3) (516 DM 8.5)
Decision Signed Date8/7/2026
Categorical Exclusion · Holy Cross Ranger District · updated 9/2/2026
Approximately 5 miles generally south of Minturn, Colorado on National Forest System Road 707 · Eagle, Colorado

This project would replace the roof, construct an accessible ramp at the side entrance, add interior lighting, and convert the facility to an overnight use facility by constructing furniture. The work would be accomplished in the summer of 2026.

Facility managementHeritage resource managementRecreation management
NEPA Start Date
6/4/2026
Finding/Decision Date
9/2/2026
Project documents
Michael Beach · michael.beach@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-44d-USFS
Decision Signed Date9/2/2026
Categorical Exclusion · Dillon Ranger District · updated 7/22/2026
The Frisco Nordic Center boundary expansion adds 39 acres to the recreation area and is located on the southeast corner of the Frisco Peninsula. The site is adjacent to Frisco, Colorado. Refer to addition maps in the project file. · Summit, Colorado

The Town of Frisco (TOF) and Summit Huts Association (Summit Huts) propose improvements projects at the Frisco Nordic Center (FNC) including a new winter Nordic ski trail, new summer multi-use trail, new Overnight Hut, and adjustments to the existing FNC special use permit (SUP) area.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
NEPA Start Date
2/23/2026
Finding/Decision Date
7/8/2026
Project documents
Sarah Strehle · sarah.strehle@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-44d-USFS
Decision Signed Date7/8/2026
Environmental Assessment · Dillon Ranger District · updated 7/16/2026
The project proposal is located at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, approximately 9 miles east of Dillon, Colorado. Proposal includes enhancement of snow making capabilities, new snowmaking lines, two new parking lots, pedestrian bridge, and RACS installation zones. · Summit, Colorado

Arapahoe Basin proposes to: Remove the 25 % withdrawal limitation from the 1999 A-Basin MDP-EIS and Record of Decision to allow expanded snowmaking coverage within its state law water rights. Install Remote Avalanche Control Systems. Add two new parking lots and construct a pedestrian overpass.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Sarah Strehle · sarah.strehle@usda.gov
Twin Peaks Completed
Environmental Assessment · Sopris Ranger District · updated 7/14/2026
The proposal is located approximately 16 miles south of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Access to the area is via NFSR 300.3, also known as the Fourmile Road. For project documents, go to https://usfs-public.box.com/s/7ugmfa72iwy3u32lap2ajojoo9mt94lo · Garfield; Mesa; Pitkin, Colorado

The USDA Forest Service is proposing a project to implement approximately 2,617 acres of vegetation management activities on NFS lands. Vegetation planned for treatment is predominantly composed of Engelmann spruce and sub-alpine fir. PALS #68876

Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
12/8/2025
Finding/Decision Date
7/14/2026
Project documents
Cary Green · cary.green@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Decision Signed Date7/14/2026
Environmental Impact Statement · Eagle Ranger District · updated 6/16/2026 · decision 5/2026 (Estimated)
Project is located approximately 12 miles north, northwest of Dotsero, Colorado in portions of Sections 5, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of T3S, R87W, 6th Principal Meridian; Garfield County, Colorado. To view public documents, go to https://usfs-public.box.com/s/d39qg5fpnewq37h03g8ihen7p0kox97w · Garfield, Colorado

Proposal to manage Sweetwater Lake area for multiple user groups, allowing for the appropriate, consistent, sustainable, and holistic management. Forest Plan amendment to create a Management Area 8.22 –State or Local Government Managed Developed Recreation Areas. Issue CPW 20year SUP. PALS #64047

Facility managementHeritage resource managementLand management planningRecreation managementSpecial area managementSpecial use managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
5/6/2024
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Leanne Veldhuis · leanne.veldhuis@usda.gov
Categorical Exclusion · Dillon Ranger District · updated 5/11/2026
NFS lands in the Salt Lick and Lake Hill area between the Towns of Silverthorne and Frisco, CO. The line to be replaced/realigned crosses under Interstate 70. Sections 13, 14 and 24 T.5S., R.80W. 6th P.M. Project documents are located at https://usfs-public.box.com/s/sqfwssbey1hrhc2lfhznyralq7fiq8fq · Summit, Colorado

PSCo has proposed to replace/realign 1,050 feet of an existing/permitted section of high-pressure natural gas transmission line that crosses under I-70 between Frisco and Silverthorne in Summit County, CO. Documents can be viewed at https://usfs-public.box.com/s/sqfwssbey1hrhc2lfhznyralq7fiq8fq

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
3/3/2026
Finding/Decision Date
5/8/2026
Project documents
David L. Ilse · david.ilse@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date5/8/2026
Environmental Assessment · Sopris Ranger District · updated 5/6/2026
Project located on Snowmass Mountain Resort, Pitkin County Colorado. For project documents, go to https://usfs-public.box.com/s/zqkdynojo17vivst1q75q0jcg4k9fm9t · Pitkin, Colorado

The proposed improvements include new ski trails and gladed terrain, snowmaking coverage, snowmaking pipes, a new pumphouse in the Elk Camp Pod, terrain park grading, new hiking and biking trails, a rerouted Rabbit Run Trail, a nature-based interactive exhibit, and a zipline. PALS #68958

Recreation managementSpecial use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Monte Lutterman · monte.lutterman@usda.gov
Environmental Assessment · Blanco Ranger District · updated 5/6/2026
13 miles south of Meeker, CO in Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties. Treatments would occur within the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Areas: 5.12, 5.4, 5.41, and 5.43. For project documents, go to https://usfs-public.box.com/s/jos1xajg36ex4jfpwqsp2g9g2v8bcvfc · Garfield; Rio Blanco, Colorado

Manage mountain shrub and aspen communities with vegetation management techniques including mechanical treatment, prescribed fire, hand treatments, seeding/planting, and rehabilitation on up to 14,121 acres over a period of 15-20 years. PALS #65795

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Andre Delcalzo · Andre.Delcalzo@usda.gov
Environmental Assessment · East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District · updated 4/30/2026
The right-of-way would run southeasterly from the substation in the Avon / Eagle-Vail area, through the town of Minturn, and terminate at the substation just above Gilman. · Eagle, Colorado

Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc.,(HCE) proposes to construct a new 115-kV transmission line between the existing Gilman and Avon Substations. The proposed route is 8.9 miles and would cross approximately 3.3 miles of National Forest System Lands

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/19/2019
Comment Period
07/18/2025
Objection Period Start
09/17/2025
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marcus Dreux · marcus.dreux@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Electric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownships 5 South - 81 West and 6 South - 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado
Decision Memo · West Zone/Sopris Ranger District · updated 4/27/2026
The project area is located approximately 10 miles to the southeast of Carbondale, in sections 23, 26, 35, and 36, T8S, R90W, and section 2, T9S, R90W; 6th Principal Meridian, Pitkin County. · Pitkin, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Natural Gas, LLC (RMNG) is requesting approval from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to replace an aging 3-inch natural gas pipeline with a new 10-inch natural gas pipeline in the Wolf Creek Storage Field in Pitkin County, CO.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/19/2025
Comment Period
08/19/2025
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Joseph Fazzi · joesph.fazzi@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionDoe B5.4 (10 Cfr 1021 Subpart D Appx B)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; Oil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Natural Gas
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · East Zone/Dillon Ranger District · updated 4/2/2026
The proposed plan is located within a zone bordered by State Highway 9 on the east, Spruce Creek on the north, Blue Lakes on the south and the Tenmile Mountain Range divide on the west. · Summit, Colorado

Recreation management and access improvements are proposed to the southern portion of the Tenmile Mountain Range in Summit County, CO. Proposed actions include recreation infrastructure improvements and trailhead access improvements.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
08/15/2025
Comment Period
08/15/2025
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Daniel Morris · daniel.morris3@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · West Zone/Aspen Ranger District · updated 3/23/2026
Base of Aspen Mtn Ski Area to Top of Bell Mountain. Range 84W, Township 10S, Sections 18 and 19, 6th PM · Pitkin, Colorado

Aspen Skiing Company is proposing to remove two chairlifts (Little Nell Chairlift, on private property and Bell Mountain Chairlift, partially on USFS property) and replace with one chairlift at Aspen Mountain.

Recreation managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
07/11/2025
Comment Period
07/11/2025
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jessica Moot · jessica.moot@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Aspen Mountain Nell Bell Chairlift CEDecision Signed Date: 03/19/2026
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · East Zone/Dillon Ranger District · updated 3/6/2026
A51 Lift is located on the front side of Dercum Mtn within the Keystone Resort Special Use Permit boundary. · Summit, Colorado

Keystone Resort is proposing replacement of the A-51 lift with a new high-speed detachable quad. Associated grading for a new top and bottom terminal area will enable better skier circulation, lift maze and milling space with the higher capacity lift

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/29/2025
Comment Period
09/29/2025
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Sarah Strehle · sarah.strehle@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · East Zone/Dillon Ranger District · updated 2/19/2026
The project area is adjacent to the Town of Frisco, comprising parts of Mount Royal, Miners Creek, Rainbow Lake, Ophir Mountain and Gold Hill. · Summit, Colorado

The Forest Service is proposing approximately 1,250 acres of fuels reduction activities and approximately 25 miles of trails decommission, improvement, and construction activities near the Town of Frisco.

Recreation managementFuels managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
04/14/2023
Comment Period
04/05/2025
Objection Period Start
11/22/2025
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kathleen Gray · kathleen.gray@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Order Creation/Modification; Special Area Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · West Zone/Aspen Ranger District · updated 11/24/2025
The proposed project is located near Pearl Pass, in T12s R85w Section 24. approximately 14 miles south of Aspen, Colorado. · Pitkin, Colorado

Replacing and consolidating the existing Green-Wilson Hut, outhouse, and woodshed on NFS lands managed by the WRNF. The new structure would be built on the existing concrete foundation, with minor repairs and a slight expansion

Recreation managementSpecial area management
Scoping Start
09/10/2025
Comment Period
09/10/2025
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Monte Lutterman · monte.lutterman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District · updated 9/30/2025
Project activities are located within the Vail Ski Resort Permit boundary, adjacent to Vail, Colorado. · Eagle, Colorado

Upgrade Chair 15 to detachable quad. Upgrade Chair 21 to detachable 6-person lift. Re-align Mile Bypass road. Remove unused summer infrastructure at Eagle's Nest. Remove lift #24, and grading between Two Elk Restaurant and the top of Chair 21

Recreation management
Scoping Start
05/21/2025
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Calen Orlowski · calen.orlowski@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · West Zone/Rifle Ranger District · updated 8/27/2025
Project is located south of Silt, Colorado in the West Mamm Creek drainage. · Garfield, Colorado

Authorization for the installation and operation of a new buried 8-inch produced water pipeline, a new 6-inch produced water pipeline, and two co-located, up to 8-inch diameter low pressure natural gas pipelines in the West Mamm Creek area.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
08/11/2023
Comment Period
01/08/2025
Objection Period Start
03/19/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Cary Green · cary.green@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390); Nepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 8, 9, 16, 21, 28 and 29. T7S, R93W, 6th PM.
Lakeview Project Completed
Environmental Assessment · White River National Forest All Units · updated 8/26/2025
The Lakeview Project is located approximately 27 miles north of Silverthorne, west of Colorado Highway 9 in the Spring Creek area. · Eagle; Summit, Colorado

Vegetation management activities are proposed across the project area to create or maintain multiple age classes within the spruce-fir cover type. Reduce fuel loading and ladder fuels within 200 feet either side of FSR 1831-an identified POD boundary

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
03/01/2024
Objection Period Start
04/12/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shelby Limberis · shelby.limberis@usda.gov
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; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 19, 29, and 30-33, T2S, R80W, Summit County; Sec 25-27, and 34-36, T2S, R81W, Eagle & Summit County; Sec 1, 2, and 12, T3S, R81W, Eagle and Summit County, Section 6 and 7, T3S, R80W, Summit County
Environmental Assessment · West Zone/Sopris Ranger District · updated 5/16/2025
Project occurs within portions of the Crystal River Valley, South Thompson Creek, Roaring Fork Valley, and the Fryingpan River Valley. · Eagle; Garfield; Gunnison; Pitkin, Colorado

Project modification of the 2011 EA and DN-FONSI adding mastication as treatment method on approximately 7,454 acres of previously analyzed prescribed fire treatment areas within Colorado Roadless areas.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
12/18/2024
Comment Period
12/18/2024
Objection Period Start
03/13/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Philip Nyland · philip.nyland@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; West Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · West Zone/Aspen Ranger District · updated 3/18/2025
Various locations, all within the Special Use Permit Area for Snowmass Mountain Resort. · Pitkin, Colorado

Chairlift replacements for "Elk Camp Chairlift" & "Alpine Springs Chairlift", Deck Expansion at "Elk Camp Restaurant", Challenge Course Installation near "Elk Camp", "Ullrhof Restaurant" Replacement and Associated Utilities for all sites.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/21/2024
Comment Period
08/21/2024
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Monte Lutterman · monte.lutterman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionRange 85w, Township 10s Sections 11,12,13,14,18,19