Provide comprehensive management of visitors in the Blue Lakes area on the Ouray Ranger District and focus on reducing visitor impacts using a variety of adaptive management mechanisms. Proposed activities vary by zone. A permit system is proposed.
Location
Blue Lakes area is located approximately 12 miles south of Ridgway, CO
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/08/2022
2
Comment Period
10/18/2023
3
04/17/2024
4
Objection Period Start
04/17/2024
5
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Wilderness Management |
| Blue Lakes Visitor Use Management Plan | Decision Signed Date: 08/29/2024 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Ouray Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |