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- R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
- Salmon-Challis National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Salmon-Challis National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Salmon-Challis National Forest , Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
- Salmon-Challis National Forest , Leadore Ranger District
- Salmon-Challis National Forest , Lost River Ranger District
- Salmon-Challis National Forest , Middle Fork Ranger District
- Salmon-Challis National Forest , North Fork Ranger District
- Salmon-Challis National Forest , Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units
- Salmon-Challis National Forest , Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
| R4 - Intermountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) | |||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Greater Sage-grouse Management Direction EIS |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Land management planning |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 12/09/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 |
Expected: 08/2014 | 09/2014 | Glen Stein 801-625-5281 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) and supplemental environmental impact statements to incorporate greater sage-grouse conservation measures into Bureau of Land Management land use plans and Forest Plans. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Boise National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison. Boise NF, Salmon-Challis NF, Caribou-Targhee NF, Sawtooth NF, Curlew NG | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Forest Plan Amendments: Forest-wide Grazing Capability/Suitability Assessment EA |
- Land management planning - Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Initiation 06/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 10/2013 | Karryl Krieger 208-756-5102 kkrieger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) associated with an updated Forest-wide grazing capability/suitability assessment on the Salmon-Challis National Forest | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine, Butte, Clark, Custer, Lemhi, Valley. Salmon-Challis National Forest | |||||
| Management Indicator Species Restoration Plan Amendments EA |
- Grazing management - Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Karen Gallogly 208-756-5103 kgallogly@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend the Forest Plans to provide a restoration plan for Management Indicator Speices habitat in less than satisfactory condition within grazing allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28383 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer, Lemhi. Salmon-Challis National Forest | |||||
| NRCS Snow Data Sites Special Use Permit Reissuance CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 05/2014 | Gail Baer 208-756-5128 gbaer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is requesting a reissuance of the Special Use Permits for operation, maintenance, and conversion of manual snow courses and automated SNOTEL data collection sites on Forest Service Lands. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer, Lemhi. The manual snow courses and automated SNOTEL data collection sites are located across the Salmon-Challis National Forest outside of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness | |||||
| Salmon-Challis Forestwide Integrated Weed Management EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 06/23/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2013 |
Expected: 04/2014 | 06/2014 | Jennifer Purvine 208-879-4162 jpurvine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Implement adaptive and integrated invasive plant management on current and potential infested areas which would include inventory and assessment designed to support Early Detection Rapid Response, control methods, monitoring, and rehabilitation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36537 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Blaine, Butte, Custer, Lemhi. Salmon-Challis National Forest outside of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area | |||||
| Salmon-Challis National Forest Travel Planning and OHV Route Designation Project EIS |
- Recreation management | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 03/05/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 11/2013 | Karen Gallogly 208-756-5103 kgallogly@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analyze and revise sections of the original 2009 FEIS to correct deficiencies identified by the District Court of Idaho in their Feb. 4, 2011, memorandum decision and order and determine if changes to motor vehicle route designations are warranted. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38380 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte, Custer, Lemhi. Salmon-Challis National Forest, excluding areas within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| 2012 North Zone AML Closures CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/10/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Amanda Kriwox 208-879-4153 akriwox@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Closure of approximately 30 Abandoned Mine Site features. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41107 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, North Fork Ranger District, Leadore Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. North Zone, Salmon-Challis National Forest | |||||
| Issuing new Upland O&G permits with hunting camps to replace expired permits CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 09/2013 | Patti Schwind 208-756-5147 pschwind@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuing 5 land based recreation Outfitting and Guiding permits located on the North Fork RD (2), Leadore RD (1) and Challis Yankee Fork RD (2), for hunting, trailrides, auto touring, backpacking, hiking, etc. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District, North Fork Ranger District, Leadore Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer, Lemhi. Portions of 3 Ranger Districts on the Salmon-Challis National Forest | |||||
| Issuing new permits for expired Outfitter &Guide permits CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 09/2013 | Patti Schwind 208-756-5147 pschwind@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuing 14 land based recreation Outfitting and Guiding permits: North Fork RD (2), Challis Yankee Fork RD (3), Middle Fork RD (6), Lost River RD (2) and Salmon Cobalt (1) for hunting, trailrides, climbing, bicycling, hiking, etc. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District, Lost River Ranger District, Middle Fork Ranger District, North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer, Lemhi. Portions of 5 Ranger Districts on the Salmon-Challis National Forest | |||||
| Panther (Big Creek) Hot Springs Geothermal Leasing EA |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress Scoping Start 03/15/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 11/2013 | Kathryn Goessel 208-879-4158 kgoessel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest proposes to consent with stipulations to BLM issuance of a noncompetitive lease of geothermal resources. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37800 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T23N, R18E, sections 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 & 28 An approximately 9-square-mile area in the Hot Springs Creek drainage of the lower Panther Creek watershed, 20 mi. WNW of Salmon, ID | |||||
| Upper Yankee Fork Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Fuels management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/21/2010 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 09/2013 | John Fowler 208-879-4168 jfowler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal is to prescribe burn under management conditions to reduce the continuous heavy ground and ladder fuels and reduce the overstory density in the upper reaches of Trapper Creek and the head of the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32990 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District, Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T14N, R16E, Sections 3, 9-11, 13-17, 19-23, 26-34. All or parts of these sections. Sixteen miles west of Challis Idaho in the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River and Trapper Creek in the FCRONRW. | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest , Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Bruno Creek Mineral Exploration EA |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress Scoping Start 12/06/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Kathryn Goessel 208-879-4158 kgoessel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to conditionally approve an operating plan to drill up to thirty 2,500-ft core holes to test for mineralization on an existing mining road and along <1/2 mile of temporary route in the Squaw Creek Idaho Roadless Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40748 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T12N, R16E, sections 25, 26 & 36 Upper Bruno Creek drainage in the Squaw Creek watershed | |||||
| Mosquito Flat Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Fuels management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Eric Pfeifer 208-879-4155 epfeifer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribed broadcast burning and tree cutting proposal to reduce hazardous fuels in the WUI in and around the Mosquito Flat area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39625 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T14N, R17E, S33 Areas to the immediate south, west, and north of the Mosquito Flat area. Generally, the headwater drainage of the Challis creek watershed, approximately 8 air miles west of Challis, ID. | |||||
| Reauthorization Of Grazing on the Spud Creek and Marco Creek Allotments EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress Scoping Start 09/20/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Faith Ryan 208-756-5562 fryan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District proposes to authorize continued livestock grazing on the Spud and Marco Creek Allotments consistent with existing management in order to continue to meet or move toward desired resource conditions (see project Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21209 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Marco Creek Alloment:T10N,R18E,Sec10,15,17,18,20,&21-SpudCreek Allotment T10N, R17 andR18E,Sec 5,,67,8,9,10,15,16,17,&21 The Spud Creek and Marco Creek Alloments is located in the East Fork of the Salmon River | |||||
| Thompson Creek Modified Plan of Operation EIS |
- Land ownership management - Minerals and Geology |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 08/03/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 05/2014 | 07/2014 | Kathryn Goessel 208-879-4158 kgoessel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Thompson Creek Mining Company (TCMC) submitted a plan of operations for continued mining through approximately 2030. The POO proposes new surface disturbance on a total of approximately 500 acres of private and public (BLM & NFS) lands. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/prog/nepa_register/TCM-exlx_EIS.html | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T11N, R17E, Secs, 6, T11N, R16E, Secs, 1-4, 11-12, T12N, R16E, Secs 25, 34-36, T12N, R17E, Secs 31 The Thompson Creek Mine is located in Custer County, Idaho approximately 5 miles north of the Salmon River and 35 miles southwest of the county seat of Challis. | |||||
| West Fork Morgan Creek Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Wesley Case 970-625-6861 wacase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Treat 3,200 acres of conifer stands to restore/maintain healthy forest conditions, improve resistence to insect/disease, and improve resilience to wildfires/other natural disturbances; tree cutting/removal to occur in Camas Creek Idaho Roadless Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T 16 N, R 18 E, Sections 15, 16, 20-23, 25-29, 33-36; T 15 N, R 18 E, Section 2, B.M. West Fork of Morgan Creek approximately 14 miles northwest of Challis, Idaho | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest , Leadore Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| 2013 Canyon Creek Stream Restoration Partnership Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/31/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Dan Garcia 208-756-5237 dgarcia@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The hand construction of stream improvement structures on seven sites within a ½ mile stream reach of Canyon Creek that would restore spawning and rearing habitat for Chinook salmon, rainbow trout/steelhead, bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41077 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Leadore Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T.17N., R.27E. – Section 32, Boise Prime Meridian, Lemhi County, Idaho. The project is approximately 8 miles northeast of the town of Leadore, Idaho on Canyon Creek, a tributary to the Lemhi River. The project is located adjacent to Highway 29, the Railroad Canyon Road. | |||||
| Flume Creek Exploration Drilling CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/28/2012 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Russ Bjorklund 208-756-5283 rbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exploration drilling from two drill pad locations in the Flume Creek drainage on the Leadore Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39458 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Leadore Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T19N, R25E, Section 9 Flume Creek drainage, Leadore Ranger District, approximately 5 miles north of Tendoy, Idaho. | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest , Lost River Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Sawmill Canyon Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress Scoping Start 12/29/2011 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | David Morris 208-879-4127 dmorris01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project will implement various sivicultural managment techniques to reduce fuels, restore decadent aspen stands, provide commercial forest products, and address insect epidemic that is currently occurring in the drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37108 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer, Lemhi. LEGAL - T12N, R25E, S.1,2; T12N, R26E,S. 5-8; T13N, R25E, S. 25,36; T13N, R26E, S. 30, 31, Boise Meridian Project Area is located in Sawmill Canyon the headwaters of the Little Lost River drainage, 35 miles NNE of Mackay, Idaho | |||||
| Antelope Valley Grazing Allotments EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/04/2007 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 07/2014 | Joshua Edwards 208-588-3405 jledwards@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize grazing on the Antelope, Leadbelt, Dry Fork, Sawmill Canyon and Stoddard Canyon grazing allotments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=19137 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte, Custer. LEGAL - parts of T 3 & 4 N, R 23 E Antelope Valley in Butte and Custer County encompassing 47,729 acres, 18 miles south of Mackay | |||||
| Ballpark Road Re-location EA |
- Road management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/15/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 06/2013 | Melissa Fowler 208-588-2224 mfowler01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To re-locate approx. 600 yards of Road #714 in the "Ballpark" area of the Lost River Ranger District. The re-location will bypass a wet area where resource damage is occurring. The proposal includes decommissioning the abandoned road route. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38011 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T7N, R18E, Section 21, B.M. The "Ballpark" is located in the upper end of the North Fork of the Big Lost River Drainage, 35 miles west of Mackay, Idaho | |||||
| Bell Mountain Allotment, Deep Creek Spring Pipeline Extension CE |
- Grazing management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Joshua Edwards 208-588-2224 jledwards@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Add a section of pipeline and one trough to an existing developed spring and pipeline. This project would add a trough on NFS administered land to better distribute livestock across the pasture. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37885 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte. LEGAL - SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 14, Township 10N Range 27E, Butte County First developed spring north of the Deep Creek drainage on the Bell Mountain Allotment. Zone 11N North 802729.359, East 4900937.945, Datum NAD83 | |||||
| Great Western Exploration Drilling CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress Scoping Start 01/28/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Amanda Kriwox 208-879-4153 akriwox@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Idaho State Gold Company proposes to drill 8 200-500’ exploration drill holes at 7 drilling locations (2 holes will be drilled at 1 of the sites) Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41190 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Butte. LEGAL - Sections 5 and 8, T7N, R29E The project area is located near the old Great Western mine approximately 19 miles Northeast of Howe, Idaho. | |||||
| Lost River Small Batch Fences EA |
- Grazing management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 10/2013 | Joshua Edwards 208-588-3400 jledwards@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project proposes to construct five segments of fence totalling 1.25 miles and installing three cattleguards on Forest roads to better manage livestock in Copper Basin, North Fork and Kane Canyon areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37963 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - Road/Ramey T6N R21E Sec 23 SW ¼, North Fork T7N R19E Sec 26, 35, 36, Kane Lake TH T6N R19E Section 27 NE ¼ Road/Ramey- 17 miles SW of Mackay, ID , North Fork- 28 miles W of Mackay, ID, Kane Lake TH- 28 miles WSW of Mackay, ID. All in Custer Co. | |||||
| Mackay Old Warehouse Site Administrative Site Conveyance CE |
- Land ownership management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Randy Thomas 208-756-5138 rthomas@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest proposes to sell one historic warehouse building and two out building sheds in Mackay, Idaho on a 0.48-acre fenced parcel with utilities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T7N, R24E, Section28, Lots 1-3, Block 21 The Mackay site is 0.48 acres on the south corner of the intersection of Park Avenue and Salmon Street, Mackay, ID | |||||
| Sawmill Aspen Treatment (North Side) CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 06/2014 | Mike Foster 208-588-2224 mfoster02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore aspen viability by removing conifer competition from existing aspen stands. Treatment area is app. 198 acres in size. Treatment area is located in Sawmill Canyon, north side of Sawmill Canyon Road (FR101) from Firebox Creek to Warm Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31088 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - Portions of T13N, R26E, sections 20, 29, 31, and 32. T12N, R26E, sections 5-9, 15-17, 21-23, 26, 27, 34, and 35. T11N, R26e, sections 2 and 3. The project is located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District, Little Lost River drainage, Sawmill Canyon, Lemhi County, Idaho | |||||
| Warm Creek Habitat Improvement Fence CE |
- Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Grazing management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Joshua Edwards 208-588-3400 jledwards@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is to construct an approximately 0.25 mile fence to improve wildlife and fisheries habitat on Warm Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41618 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Lost River Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T11N, R26E, Secion 2 SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Approximately 30 miles North, Northeast of Mackay Idaho on Warm Creek at the mouth of Sawmill Canyon | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest , Middle Fork Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Sulphur Creek Aircraft landing Strip EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Chris Grove 208879-4105 cgrove@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issuance of a special use permit for a portion of the Sulphur Creek landing strip which is located on national Forest lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=15530 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Valley. LEGAL - T 14 N, R 9 E, SE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 21, B.M. West of Sulphur Creek Ranch, which is located approximately 4 miles up Sulphur Creek from it's mouth west of the Middle Fork of the Salmon river. | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest , North Fork Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Clementine Placer EA |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Russ Bjorklund 208-756-5283 rbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The operators have proposed six test pits approximately 20 ft. by 20 ft. in size and one to four feet deep. The pits are designed to be excavated down to bedrock which varies somewhat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41208 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T.25N. R.20E. – section 1, Boise Meridian, Lemhi County, Idaho. Located on the west side of Hughes Creek, just above where the west fork of Hughes Creek meets the main fork. | |||||
| East Boulder Creek Placer Proposal CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress Scoping Start 01/31/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 09/2013 | Russ Bjorklund 208-756-5283 rbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The operator proposes to drill auger holes and dig trenches in order to test for placer gold in the upper reaches of East Boulder Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41209 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T.23N., R.20E., sections 5 and 6, Boise Prime Meridian, Lemhi County, Idaho. Five miles from the mouth of East Boulder Cr, which enters the Salmon River 11 miles W. of North Fork, Idaho. | |||||
| Lemhi Gold Trust Exploration Drilling Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/28/2012 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 07/2013 | Russ Bjorklund 208-756-5283 rbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exploration drilling from fourteen proposed drill pads in the Ditch Creek drainage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39456 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T25N, R21E, Sections 4, 5, 8, 9,; and T26N, R21E, Sections 28, 29, 32, 33 Ditch Creek drainage, approximately ten miles north of North Fork, Idaho. | |||||
| Upper North Fork HFRA Ecosystem Restoration Project EIS |
- Watershed management - Fuels management - Forest products - Road management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 08/03/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 10/2013 | Margaret Milligan 208-865-2711 mmilligan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Integrated hazardous fuels & forest restoration project in the Upper North Fork Watershed. Approx. 41,000 acre planning area from Gibbonsville to Lost Trail Ski Area being considered for treatments. Three Idaho Roadless Areas are in the project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33793 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - North Fork Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - Portions of T27N, R20-R22E and T26N, R20-22E, Boise Meridian Upper North Fork Watershed of the Salmon River | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest , Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Salmon to Black Transmission Line Maintenance - Idaho Power CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 12/10/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Gail Baer 208-756-5128 gbaer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Conduct maintenance on numerous structures & will need to conduct road maintenance and repair to allow for safe access to some structures. Approximately 65 of the 112 wood H-Frame structures will be replaced w/ similar wood H-frame structures. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - sections 28, 31, 32, and 33, Township 12 North, Range 16 East, and section 6, Township 11 North, Range 16 East, Boise Meridian From the Forest boundary west of Salmon, west across the forest to the Blackbird Mine | |||||
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| Salmon-Challis National Forest , Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District | R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Beartrack Exploration Drilling EA |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/07/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Russ Bjorklund 208-756-5283 rbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposes a 34-hole drilling program 6/1/13. Based on drill results the program may be terminated or extended to 2014. If the entire program is implemented, disturbance will result in a maximum of 7.5 acres. Located 12 miles north of Salmon, ID. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41115 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - Sections 9, 16, 20, 21 and 29, T22N, R20E, Lemhi County, Idaho Located 12 miles northwest of Salmon, Idaho, within the vicinity of the Beartrack Project. | |||||
| Cougar-Phelan Salvage Project CE |
- Forest products | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Glenwood Brittain 208-865-2721 gbrittain@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Salvage of lodgepole pine dominated stands that have high mortality from mountain pine beetle activity. Salvage to occur on approximately 250 acres along existing roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38298 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T.20.N., R.20.E. Sections 1,2,3,4,10,11,12; T.21.N., R.20.E. Sections 22,23,26,27,28,33,34,35,36 Approximately 11 miles SW of Salmon, Idaho. From Williams Creek Summit area along part of the ridge road (Rd 60020) and eastward into the Williams Creek Drainage ( Rd 60021). | |||||
| Deep Creek Ridge Salvage Project CE |
- Forest products | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Glenwood Brittain 208-865-2721 gbrittain@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Salvage of lodgepole pine dominated stands that have high mortality from mountain pine beetle activity. Salvage to occur on approximately 250 acres along existing roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38300 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T.21.N., R.19.E. Sections 23,24,25,26,36 ; T.21.N., R.20.E. Sections 29,30,31,32 Approximately 13.5 miles WSW of Salmon, Idaho. Along Deep Creek Ridge Rds 60101 & 60244) just North of the Deep Creek drainage; between Deep Creek and Moccasin Creek. | |||||
| Duck Creek Diversion and Pipeline CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 10/13/2005 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 07/2013 | Gail Baer 208-756-5128 gbaer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a special use permit for a water diversion pipeline and access road. Water diversion will replace an existing diversion. The new structure will include a lockable headgate with a measureable flow and a passive cylinder fish screen | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - SE1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 30, T18N, R17E, BPM Duck Creek, tributary to Camas Creek | |||||
| Gold Star Exploration Drilling Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 07/2013 | Russ Bjorklund 208-756-5279 juliehopkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to core drill 10 vertical and angled holes from previously constructed drill pads. Sumps will be 10' x 10' x 6 feet. Approximately 1.25 miles new road will need to be constructed to access the site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40297 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T23N, R22E, Section 11 Gold Star Creek, tributary to Tower Creek, Accessed via BLM Route #111. Approximately 8 miles NE of Salmon, ID. | |||||
| Panther Creek Range Improvement Projects EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A | Ingrid Drieling 208-768-2516 idrieling@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of up to one mile of fence to create exclosure around the mouth of Fourth of July Creek in the Panther Creek drainage. The project also includes the construction of a water gap in McGowan Creek with about 200 feet of fence. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - Exclosure- Section 9, T.19N., R. 18E.; Water gap- Section 16, T.19N., R.18E. Projects are located in the Panther Creek drainage southwest of Salmon, Idaho. Exclosure in Fourth of July Creek and water gap in McGowan Creek. | |||||
| Rabbit Foot Exploration Drilling Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress Scoping Start 07/12/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Amanda Kriwox 208-879-4153 akriwox@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, Salmon-Challis National Forest, has received a Plan of Operation from Robert Hawkins of BHLK to conduct reverse circulation exploration drilling at the old Rabbit Foot Mine site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39826 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - Sections 15, 16 and 22, T18N, R18E Sections 15, 16 and 22, T18N, R18E, in the Silver Creek drainage near the old Rabbit Foot Mine site | |||||
| Rapps Creek Placer Proposal EA |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress Scoping Start 01/31/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Russ Bjorklund 208-756-5283 rbjorklund@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Operator is proposing to excavate one test area, approximately 6 feet in diameter, and ≤20 feet long. The pit will be excavated by pick and shovel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41210 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Lemhi. LEGAL - T22N, R19E – section 25, Boise Prime Meridian, Lemhi County, Idaho Located within the operator’s Nova mining claim in the Rapp’s Creek drainage approximately three air miles west of the historic mining town of Leesburg. | |||||
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