Fuels in a predominantly spruce-fir forest will be reduced within a 1000 foot area around the Stillwater Ditch. Treatments will include hand-thinning with pile burning or lop and scatter.
Location
Approximately 9 miles southwest of the town of Yampa, CO, the Stillwater Ditch is found between FSRS900 and Gardner Park Reservoir.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/01/2025
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Bear River Fuels Break | Decision Signed Date: 03/06/2026 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Yampa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |