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
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-44d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 7/8/2026 |
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
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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
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Decision Signed Date | 7/14/2026 |
Categorical Exclusion · Dillon Ranger District · updated 6/24/2026 · decision 9/2026 (Estimated)
The Aspen Alley trail proposal is located southeast of the Town of Breckenridge near Boreas Pass. The North Barton trail proposal is on the northwest side of the Town of Breckenridge near Coyne Valley road. Project documentation and maps for public review are located at https://usfs-public.box.com/s/nqdn6kf9rz6g782e8ngs1gyskuiuvwcn. To comment on the project, submit comments between May 11, 2026 and June 9, 2026 here: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=273253. · 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
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-26d-USFS; USDA-28d-USFS |
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
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Categorical Exclusion · Holy Cross Ranger District · updated 6/4/2026 · decision 12/2026 (Estimated)
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
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-44d-USFS |
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
Finding/Decision Date
5/8/2026
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 5/8/2026 |
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
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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
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