The FS has received 3 proposals to explore for and mine pegmatite gemstones in the Crystal Creek Mining Area on 9 unpatented mining claims. Total disturbance is 2 acres per season and 15 acres over the next 10 years.
Location
The unpatented claims are located approximately 4 miles northeast of Lake George, CO in Teller County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/16/2024
2
Comment Period
08/16/2024
3
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Crystal Creek MPO Decision Notice/ FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2024 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | South Park Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 6th PM, T12S, R71W |