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Boise National Forest

R04 Intermountain · 19 projects · crawled 2026-06-17
In Progress 1 Developing Proposal 1 On Hold 1 Completed 16
Environmental Assessment 8 Decision Memo 7 Categorical Exclusion 2 Environmental Impact Statement 2
18 with documents 11 with comments page
Environmental Assessment · Idaho City Ranger District · updated 5/22/2026
Located approximately 15 miles north of Idaho City, ID, and 6 miles east of Garden Valley, ID. · Boise, Idaho

The Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District, proposes to assess a proposal for continuation and expansion of an existing placer mining operation on 5 acres over a period of 5 years.

Minerals and geology
NEPA Start Date
10/1/2025
Finding/Decision Date
5/22/2026
Project documents
Emily Loucks · Emily.Loucks@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Decision Signed Date5/22/2026
Murray Creek Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · Emmett Ranger District · updated 5/12/2026 · decision 9/2026 (Estimated)
Project is located approximately 4 miles southeast of Smiths Ferry, ID, and 18 miles south of Cascade, ID. Project area covers the section of Murray Creek that runs through National Forest System land. · Boise; Valley, Idaho

The Emmett Ranger District of the Boise National Forest proposes to conduct hazardous fuels and insect and disease reduction treatments in the Murray Creek area.

Forest productsFuels management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Philip Stottlemyer · Philip.Stottlemyer@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionSection 603 of HFRA (16 U.S.C. 6591b)
Timber Flat Completed
Categorical Exclusion · Emmett Ranger District · updated 4/3/2026
Project area is approximately 9 miles northeast of Ola, ID · Gem; Valley, Idaho

The purpose of the project is to increase resilience to insect and disease infestation and reduce the risk of destructive wildfire, which would promote healthy forests and watersheds while supporting safe and effective fire management. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/045ky8s52puriz69592051rmlpgk9x2n

Forest productsFuels management
NEPA Start Date
12/16/2025
Finding/Decision Date
4/3/2026
Christopher Bentley · christopher.w.bentley@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionSection 603 of HFRA (16 U.S.C. 6591b)
Decision Signed Date4/3/2026
Environmental Assessment · Idaho City Ranger District · updated 2/11/2026
This project is located approximately 3 miles east of Grimes Pass in Boise County Idaho. · Boise, Idaho

The period for public submission of objections to the project has closed. A final decision will not be made until after the requirements of 36 CFR 218.12, Timing of Project Decision, have been met.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/11/2023
Comment Period
05/29/2024
Objection Period Start
09/20/2024
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Joshua Newman · joshua.newman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsIdaho City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 12, 13, and 24 Township 8 North Range 5E and Sections 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 Township 8 North Range 6 East.
Decision Memo · Idaho City Ranger District · updated 2/11/2026
The project is located along seasonally open National Forest System Roads, 262 and 251L. · Elmore, Idaho

The Central Idaho Antimony Project involves two exploration trenches adjacent to forest service roads for the purposes of exposing and mapping mineralization of lode claims. Small samples may taken for assaying prior to reclamation of the trenches.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/29/2025
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Travis Whitman · travis.whitman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsIdaho City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R9E, Sec 10 and 14
Environmental Assessment · Idaho City Ranger District · updated 2/11/2026
One mile southwest of Pioneerville, Idaho. · Boise, Idaho

Proposal for continuation of a placer mining operation as previously analyzed and approved. This DNA is tiered to the original New Start - JaBob Mining Project EA.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/01/2025
Comment Period
09/19/2025
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Travis Whitman · travis.whitman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsIdaho City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 07N Range 05E, Section 10, Boise Meridian
Environmental Assessment · Boise National Forest All Units · updated 12/23/2025
Boise National Forest · Ada; Boise; Elmore; Gem; Valley, Idaho

A project to allow for annual prescribed burning to achieve restoration objectives.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
08/08/2022
Comment Period
08/30/2023
Objection Period Start
04/03/2024
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Brady · michael.t.brady@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsBoise National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Idaho City Ranger District · updated 11/21/2025
The project is in the Upper Mores watershed near Idaho City in Boise County. · Boise, Idaho

The Upper Mores Project is being proposed to restore ecosystem processes and functions that foster landscape diversity and achieve desired vegetation conditions. Much of the project area lies within the Southwest Idaho Fireshed.

Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
10/20/2023
Comment Period
10/20/2023
11/20/2025
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Lawatch · brian.lawatch@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Notice and Comment Regulation2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsIdaho City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Poison Rock Completed
Decision Memo · Cascade Ranger District · updated 10/17/2025
The project area is 4.7 air miles Southwest of Donnelly, ID. South of Tamarack Ski Resort and West of Poison Creek Campground. · Valley, Idaho

The purpose of the project is to reduce hazardous fuel conditions within the community protection zone and reduce the risk of destructive wildfire to the adjacent communities and infrastructure, including Tamarack resort

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
09/30/2025
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Bentley · christopher.w.bentley@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15N R2E Section 1, T15N R3E Section 6 & 7.
Decision Memo · Cascade Ranger District · updated 7/2/2025
The Project is accessable from road NF-456. In Sections 28 of Township 19 North, Range 8 East and Section 33 of Township 19 North, Range 8 East. · Valley, Idaho

The purpose of the of this Federal action is to respond to the operator's PoO for mineral exploration as necessary to meet Forest Service regulations within the context of federal mining laws

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/20/2023
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ricky Wells · ricky.wells@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Boise National Forest All Units · updated 7/1/2025
The project area encompasses the fire perimeters of the Snag Fire and the Nellie Fire. · Boise; Valley, Idaho

Address impacts from the 2024 Snag and Nellie Fires by implementing hazard tree mitigation, salvage, reforestation/revegetation, recreation and access management, and road/infrastructure maintenance/repairs.

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
11/20/2024
Comment Period
04/17/2025
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Adriene Holcomb · adriene.holcomb@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Grazing Structural Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District; Lowman Ranger District; Emmett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Boise National Forest All Units · updated 6/26/2025
The project is located along the northwestern boundary of the Boise National Forest and is about 50 miles north of Boise, Idaho on the west side of the Emmet Ranger District. · Gem; Valley, Idaho

Address impacts from the 2024 Lava Fire by implementing hazard tree mitigation, salvage, reforestation/revegetation, recreation and access management, road/infrastructure maintenance/repairs, and range management activities.

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
11/20/2024
Comment Period
04/09/2025
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Francomb · david.francomb@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Grazing Structural Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsEmmett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Snowball Project Completed
Decision Memo · Cascade Ranger District · updated 5/30/2025
The project is located on West Mountain within the Lava Fire perimeter. · Valley, Idaho

The purpose of the Snowball Project is to address the safety risk caused by hazard trees along open National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails in an efficient and economic manner and restore portions of the landscape affected by fire.

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementRoad management
Scoping Start
11/20/2024
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Bentley · christopher.w.bentley@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Cascade Ranger District · updated 4/3/2025
National Forest System Road 478, approximately 8 miles south of Warm Lake. · Valley, Idaho

This project proposes to repair the Rice Creek. The work would include earthwork to regrade and reshape the existing road into a series of fords at all drainages.

Watershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
03/27/2022
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Mays · james.mays@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Decision Decided Date04/03/2025
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14N,R06E, Section13; T14N, R07E, Sections 17, 18, 20, 29, 30, and 31
Environmental Assessment · Emmett Ranger District · updated 8/30/2024
Chief Eagle Eye Creek watershed north of High Valley and on the westside of the Emmett Ranger District. The eastside of the project area includes a portion of the Snowbank Roadless Area. · Gem; Valley, Idaho

The Forest Supervisor has published the Revised Environmental Assessment and Draft Decision Notice for the Sage Hen Project. This project is now in a 45-day administrative objection period.

Recreation managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
04/15/2020
Comment Period
01/19/2024
Objection Period Start
03/20/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chad Baconrind · chad.baconrind@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); Watershed Improvements
2024 Decision Notice - Sage Hen Integrated Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/27/2024
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsEmmett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Impact Statement · R4 - Intermountain Region All Units · updated 10/25/2023
Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado. · Adams; Blaine; Bonneville; Camas; Caribou; Cassia; Elmore; Fremont; Madison; Churchill; Clark; Elko; Eureka; Humboldt; Lincoln; Nye; Pershing; Washoe; White Pine; Beaver; Box Elder; Cache; Carbon; Daggett; Davis; Duchesne; Emery; Garfield; Grand; Iron; Juab; Kane; Millard; Morgan; Piute; Rich; Salt Lake; San Juan; Sanpete; Sevier; Summit; Tooele; Uintah; Utah; Wasatch; Washington; Wayne; Weber; Albany; Campbell; Carbon; Converse; Crook; Laramie; Lincoln; Natrona; Niobrara; Platte; Sublette; Teton; Weston; Jackson; Moffat; Routt, Colorado; Idaho; Nevada; Utah; Wyoming

The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.

Land management planningWildlife, fish, rare plants
NOI in Federal Register
11/21/2017
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/05/2018
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/02/2019
Objection Period Start
08/02/2019
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Shivik · john.shivik@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest; Ashley National Forest; Boise National Forest; Bridger-Teton National Forest; Dixie National Forest; Fishlake National Forest; Manti-Lasal National Forest; Salmon-Challis National Forest; Sawtooth National Forest; Caribou-Targhee National Forest; Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units; Ashley National Forest All Units; Boise National Forest All Units; Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units; Dixie National Forest All Units; Fishlake National Forest All Units; Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units; Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units; Sawtooth National Forest All Units; Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units; Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Boise National Forest All Units · updated 7/5/2023
Roaring River, Roaring River Trail; Lime Creek, Slickear Trail; Elk Creek, Buena Vista Trail; Poison Creek, Poison Creek Trail; Johnson Creek, Horse Heaven Trail; Sand Creek, South Fork Sand Creek tra · Boise; Elmore; Gem, Idaho

Fully replace five existing trail bridges over Lime Creek, Elk Creek, Poison Creek, and Johnson Creek as well as relocate and re-emplace an existing washed-out trail bridge over Roaring River and realign several segments of the Roaring River trail.

Facility managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
12/02/2022
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Lawatch · brian.lawatch@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Decision Decided Date07/05/2023
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsMountain Home Ranger District; Idaho City Ranger District; Emmett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Cascade Ranger District · updated 12/22/2022
South Fork of the Salmon River · Valley, Idaho

The project would decommission NFSR 490; remove the old bridge, abutments, and road fill from the active floodplain of the South Fork Salmon River.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management
Scoping Start
02/2024 (Estimated)
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Clayton Roehner · clayton.roehner@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 14 of Township 15 North, Range 6 East
Environmental Impact Statement · Krassel Ranger District · updated 3/17/2010
Northwest - central portion of Payette National Forest and a portion of Boise NF in the South Fork Salmon River Subbasin · Valley, Idaho

Use a variety of treatment methods to control and contain noxious and invasive weeds within the South Fork Salmon River Subbasin. Separate decisions will be issued for the Payette (May 2007) and Boise National Forests (February 2010).

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
NOI in Federal Register
12/18/2003
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/04/2005
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/25/2007
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2010 (Estimated)
Project documents
Clayton Nalder · claytonnalder@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNoxious Weed Treatments
South Fork Salmon River Subbasin Noxious and Invasive Weed Management ProgDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2010 Legal Notice Date: 03/16/2010
ForestsBoise National Forest; Payette National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District; McCall Ranger District; Krassel Ranger District