Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Butte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Jefferson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Madison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Pintler Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Wisdom Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R1 - Northern Region, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Wise River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011	Expected:01/2012	01/2012	Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
Land Management Planning Rule EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011	Expected:12/2011	12/2011	Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@fs.fed.us
Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011	Expected:12/2011	01/2012	Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Mountain States Transmission Intertie EIS	- Special use management	In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/20/2008 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011	Expected:08/2012	11/2011	Patty Bates 406-329-3979 pbates@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue easement to Northwestern Energy to construct and maintain a 500 KV electricity transmission line on National Forest System lands in Montana and Idaho. BLM is lead agency and Forest Service is cooperating agency.
Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District, Jefferson Ranger District, Pintler Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Clark, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Silver Bow. Various locations depending upon the alternative route locations.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Dillon, Wisdom, Wise River Motor Vehicle Use Map EA	- Recreation management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2011	Expected:11/2012	02/2013	Alex Dunn 406-683-3864 adunn@fs.fed.us
Description: NEPA analysis for designating motorized use on the Dillon, Wisdom and Wise River RD of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF.
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Wisdom Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. LEGAL - T4-1N and T1-16 S, R7-19W. On the Dillon, Wisdom and Wise River RD of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF.
Fleecer Mountains Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/25/2011	Expected:09/2011	03/2012	Janet Krivacek 406-494-0250 jkrivacek@fs.fed.us
Description: Salvage dead and dying lodgepole pine on approx. 1,100 acres, thin douglas fir stands on approx 590 acres, pre-commercial thin second growth stands on approx. 1,345 acres, and aspen restoration on 115 acres, various aquatic and road improvements Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32751
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. LEGAL - T.1N., R. 9,10,11 and 12 W.; T.2 N., R. 9,10,11 and 12 W.; T.3 N., R.9.10.11, and 12 W. Fleecer Mountains Landscape.
North Butte Land Exchange EA	- Land ownership management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/02/2004 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011	Expected:02/2012	05/2012	Gary Howard 406-494-0228 gehoward@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposed land exchange will be reconfigured and reappraised in a form of equal value for equal value. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=3379
Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District, Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson, Silver Bow. LEGAL - Federal land is located in T3N,R8W;T4N,R8W;T4N,R7W. The federal land is located about 5 miles north of Butte, and the non-federal land is located in the Boulder Mountains around Delmoe Lake.
Roadside Hazard Tree Removal #5 CE	- Road management	Completed	Actual: 08/11/2011	10/2011	Cheryl Martin 406-287-3223 cmartin@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove dead, dying, or structurally unsound trees determined to pose a hazard along several system roads on the Wise River, Wisdom, and Dillon Ranger Districts. Method of removal will likely involve commercial timber sales. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35244
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Wisdom Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 15 W.; T. 1 N, R 13 W.; T. 2 N., R 12 W.; T 3 N., R 13 W.; T. 2 S., R. 12 W.; T. 3 S., R. 12 & 13 W.; T 4 S., R 12 W. Several roads in the Wise River, Big Hole River-Fishtrap, and Deep Creek watersheds.
Trapper Creek Vegetation Management EA	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/10/2010	Expected:08/2011	11/2011	Cheryl Martin 406-287-3223 cmartin@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed treatments would occur on about 3400 acres in aspen, mountain mahogany, and sagebrush/grass park areas. Treatment includes cutting of the colonizing conifers in these areas, then burning or lopping and scattering slash. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30894
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T. 1 S., 2 S., 3 S.; R. 10 W., 11 W. East Pioneer Mountains about 10 miles southeast of Wise River, MT.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Butte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Maud S Canyon Trail I CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2010	Expected:07/2011	08/2011	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate and construct 2 miles of trail on the upper portion of Trail 815 to connect with the CDNST and obliterate the old trail tread. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33386
Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T 2 N, R 7 W. sec. 27 and 34. East of I-90 at the Continental Drive Interchange. The project extends from the Maud S Canyon Trailhead east to the top of the Continental Divide where it meets with the newly constructed CDNST.
Maud S Canyon Trail II CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/20/2011	Expected:07/2011	08/2011	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will reroute .55 of the 1.75 mile Maud S Canyon Trail onto National Forest Lands to provide a connection to a loop trail, reduce an unsafe grade, and prevent erosion. The East Ridge Foundation is a partner in the project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34975
Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T3N, R7W, Section 34. Upper Clark Fork Landscape, Backyard Butte Management Area.
North Butte Salvage and Aquatic Improvements EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/24/2010	Expected:01/2012 Actual: 10/08/2010	04/2012	Jan Bowey 406-842-5432 jbowey@fs.fed.us
Description: Salvage of dead and dying lodgepole pine on about 400 acres with several aquatic projects to improve habitat conditions for westslope cutthroat trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25159
Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T4N, R8W, Sections 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 24, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35 & T4N, R7W, Section 18. located approximately 7 miles north of Butte, Montana.
Northwest Energy Power Pole Replacement CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: Poposal to replace powerline poles in the Roosevelt Drive to Highland Trailhead area on the Butte Ranger District
Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R 7 W., sec 8, 17, 18, 19, 30. Upper Clarkfork Landscape, Backyard Butte and Basin Creek Management Areas.
Norton II Trail #95 Reconstruction CE	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 08/09/2011	08/2011	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would reroute 1.5 and reconstruct .5 miles of Norton Trail #95 from the terminus of Norton I to the forest boundary to move the trail away from the Creek and an unauthorized trail on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36065
Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T2N, R10W, Sec 1. Northeast Fleecer Management Area, Upper Clark Fork Landscape.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Birch-Willow-Lost EIS	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2011	Expected:07/2012	10/2012	Alex Dunn 406-683-3864 adunn@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation management and watershed improvement treatments to meet Forest Plan desired conditions including removing encroaching conifers in Sagebrush, Aspen, Mountain Mahogany, thinning Douglas-fir, regenerating Whitebark Pine, sediment reduction.
Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. Birch, Willow, and Lost Creek Watersheds in the East Face Management Area of the Pioneer Landscape.
Black Mountain Aspen and Mountain Mahogany Release CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/17/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Brian Anderson 406-682-4253 beanderson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is proposed to Improve health and viability of aspen clones and mountain mahogany by removing colonizing conifers on 415 acres with 17 quaking aspen treatment units from 3 to 76 acres and one 106 acre mountain mahogany unit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34196
Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T 23 N, R11W, Sections 10, 15, 16, 21, and 22. East Face Management Area, Pioneer Landscape.
Deadman Lake / Continental Divide National Scenic Trail CE	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 09/12/2011	09/2011	Gordon Ash 406-683-3918 gash@fs.fed.us
Description: West of the lake, construct and reestablish apx 3/4 mile of trail from 20% to an 8 to 12 % grade using switchbacks and climbing turns. The same is planned east of the lake for 3 1/2 miles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33389
Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - Western portion: T 13 N R 30 S Sec 13, Eastern portion: T 13 N R 31 S Sec 16-17. Lima Peaks Management Area. South of Dillon, West of Interestate 15.
Lima Tendoy AMP Revisions EA	- Grazing management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/28/2010	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Laura Hudnell 406.683.3948 lhudnell@fs.fed.us
Description: Revision of grazing allotment management plans on the Dillon Ranger District Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29118
Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T8S-R12S, R13W-R15W. West and Southwest of Dillon MT.
Work Project Plan of Operations CE	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Licette Hammer 406-683-3911 lhammer@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr Tilley proposes 3 trenches for mining exploration. Trenches will be 10ft wide by 20ft deep and up to 60ft long. Only one trench will be open at a time and will be rehabilitated at the end of the project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34792
Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T5S, R10W, Sec 31SW. Pioneer Landscape, East Face Management Area.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Jefferson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Apex Exploration CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 09/09/2011	09/2011	Steve Kelley 406-494-0222 slkelley@fs.fed.us
Description: Based on geological indicators, 12 specific sites would be core drilled to determine if a mineral ore body exists. The results of this exploration would determine whether additional drilling, to define the ore body, would be needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36692
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T7N, R5W, section 2. Approximately 8 miles west of Jefferson City, Montana in the Occidental Plateau area.
Coalpit Tr #7155 and BrownbackTr #7156 Trail Maintenance and Construction CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/20/2011	Expected:02/2012	06/2012	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: This project involves maintenance and construction to repair eroded sections of motorized trail on 8 miles of existing trail between Mill Canyon and Brownback Gulch Trailheads in the North Tobacco Root Mountains.. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36066
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T1S R4W Sec(s) 22, 23, 24, 27, 34 and T1S R3W Secs 19, 20. Brownback Management Area, Tobacco Root Landscape.
Highland Mine Road Use EA	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/16/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011	Expected:07/2011	08/2011	Steve Kelley 406-494-0222 slkelley@fs.fed.us
Description: Butte Highlands JV of Butte, Montana has submitted a Plan of Operations to haul unprocessed ore from the Butte Highlands mine located on private land in T1N, R7W, section 31 to private land in T1N, R6W, section 29 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35069
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T1N, R7W, section 31 to private land in T1N, R6W, section 29. Highlands.
Homestake Pass Salvage and Restoration EA	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/17/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011	Expected:03/2012	06/2012	Brent Lignell main 406-494-2147, direct 406-494-0238 blignell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Salvage dead and dying lodgepole pine affected by mountain pine beetle on about 257 acres; maintain grass/shrub/aspen communities by slashing/burning encroaching conifers on about 593 acres; Lion Gulch riparian habitat and stream channel restoration Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25131
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19 and 20, and T2N, R7W, Sections 1, 12, and 13. Homestake Pass, approximately 5 miles southeast of Butte, Montana.
Homestake Trail #7071 Relocation CE	- Heritage resource management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2010	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to relocate two segments of Homestake Trail #7071 in the Whitetail-Pipestone Area move it off of the the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Tracks. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33521
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, Sections 17 and 18. Upper Clark Fork Landscapae, Pipestone Management Area.
Howard Private Road Use CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/09/2009	Expected:08/2011	10/2011	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: Gary and Sharon Howard have applied for a private road special use authorization to construct approximatel 150 yards of road from the Toll Mountain Road across NFS lands to their private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33497
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T1N, R6W, Section 9. Backyard Butte Management Area.
Little Gem #1 CE	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 08/18/2011	09/2011	Steve Kelley 406-494-0222 slkelley@fs.fed.us
Description: Russell Hage of Missoula, Montana has submitted a Plan of Operations to mine crystals on unpatented mining claims located in T2N, R6W, section 33, in the Radar Creek area approximately 11 miles northeast of Butte. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35011
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, section 33. Pipestone Management Area of the Jefferson River Landscape.
Moose Creek Trail Maintenance and Construction CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/20/2011	Expected:02/2012	06/2012	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: This project involves maintenance and construction on approximately 3.6 miles of existing motorized use trail. New construction would replace eroded sections with steep grades, unsafe switchbacks and move the trail away from wet areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36067
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T1N R6W, Sections 5, 4, 8 and T2N R6W Sections 29, 31, 32. Pipestone Management Area, Jefferson River Landscape.
Seeded Pasture Pipeline Extention CE	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/03/2010	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Robert McCray 406-287-3223 rlmccray@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to bury 1600’ of 1 ½” plastic pipe, from the existing water tank in Section 6 to a new water tank located on BLM ground in Section 7. Approximately 1200’ of the pipeline is located on National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33504
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N R5W Sec. 6 and 7. Jefferson Landscape: Whitetail and Pipestone Management Areas.
Spring Creek Trail #7093 Reroute CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/01/2010	Expected:08/2011	09/2011	Jocelyn Dodge 406-494-0246 jdodge@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal would relocate approximately 2,500 feet of Spring Creek Trail no. 7093 from private land to National Forest. Approximately 2300 feet of new trail would be constructed on National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33505
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T3N, R5W, Sections 10 and 15. Jefferson Landscape: Whitetail and Pipestone Management Areas.
Tebay Pasture Pipeline Extension CE	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/03/2010	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Robert McCray 406-287-3223 rlmccray@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal would bury 3000’ of 1 ½” plastic pipe from the existing water tank (Section 15) to a new water tank on BLM land (Section 14). Approximately a 2800' of pipeline would be buried on National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33509
Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, Sections 14 and 15. Jefferson Landscape: Whitetail and Pipestone Management Areas.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Madison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
2011 Aspen Release CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011	Expected:10/2011	11/2011	Tom Roerick 406-682-4253 troerick@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes treatment of 507 acres of conifer encroachment to improve health and viability of aspen clones comprising 21 units of 2 to 56 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34720
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - multiple legal descriptions, see map under Supporting Documents. Gravelly Landscape, Antelope Basin, Chain of Lakes, Upper Ruby, West Fork Madison, Mill Creek Corridor, Ramshorn management areas.
Aspen and Douglas-fir Resiliency Demonstration CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011	Expected:08/2011	10/2011	Damian Lunetta 406-682-4253 dlunetta@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal is for a multifaceted treatment to enhance aspen and large diameter Douglas-fir trees on the Cliff Lake Bench. area encompasses approximately 150 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34984
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T12S, R1E, Section 3. Gravelly Landscape, West Fork Madison Management Area.
Baldwin Parks Trail Development & Reroute CE	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 09/21/2011	09/2011	Jonathan Klein 406-682-4253 jklein@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal will provide a separate non-motorized loop opportunity starting near the Baldwin Park Trailhead, a route will be marked from the Baldwin Park Trail #6424 to an old abandoned trail on the north side of North Meadow Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34214
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T3S, R2W, Sec 31; T4S, R2W, Sec 6; T4S, R3W, Sec 1. Tobacco Root Peaks and Meadow Creek Management Areas.
California and Harris Creeks Stream Restoration CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Darin Watschke 406-657-6200 dwatschke@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal would repair stretches of Harris and California creeks damaged by ATVs & 4x4s with onsite native materials and hand scarification of rutted areas. Onsite material would be used to improve stream habitat condition in affected reaches. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34951
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T5S, R3W, Sections 4,5,7,and 8. Tobacco Roots Landscape, Ramshorn Management Area.
Cherry/Morgan and Buck's Nest Trail Reroute CE	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 08/30/2011	08/2011	Jonathan Klein 406-682-4253 jklein@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal is to reroute sections of three ATV Trails in order to reduce grades, improve trail utility, enhance public safety, and reduce resource impacts associated with poor drainage on steep slopes causing rutting and erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34215
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Cherry Creek - T9S, R2W, Sec 4 / Morgan Gulch - T8S, R2W, Sec 34 / Buck’s Nest - T9S, R1W, Sec 33. Cherry/Morgan MA is Wigwam-Cherry and Buck’sNest MA is Wall Creek Management Areas.
Crockett Lake Whitebark Pine Demonstration CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/15/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011	Expected:10/2011	11/2011	Paul Roose 406-682-4253 plroose@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is intended to remove all conifers and slash (except limber pine) from the understory in identified whitebark pine stands in order to reduce competition and increase sunlight so that the WBP reproduces fully and faster. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34987
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T9S, R2W,Section 5. Gravelly Landscape, Upper Ruby and Wigwam-Cherry Managment Areas.
Crow Creek Hardened Crossing CE	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2010	Expected:08/2011	09/2011	Kevin Suzuki 406-682-4253 ksuzuki@fs.fed.us
Description: Install grade control structures on each side of an exising creek crossing. Lower the banks to a 1:4 grade and spread cobble and gravel on the approaches to stabilize soil. Install a jackleg fence to keep cows from walking up or down the creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34185
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T12S, R4W, Section 35. Centennial Foothills Managment Area in Gravelly Landscape.
East Fork Blacktail Trail Reroute CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2010	Expected:08/2011	09/2011	Jonathan Klein 406-682-4253 jklein@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal is to reroute overly steep sections of trail in order to reduce erosion, improve trail safety, and utility. The project will relocate and construct approximately four miles of trail to replace approximately three Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34712
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T11S, R5W, Section(s)35 (BLM), T12S, R5W, Section(s)2 & 1, T 11S, R4W, Section(s)31, 30, 29, 32, 4, 17, 16 & 19. Gravelly Landscape, Snowcrest Mountain Recommended Wilderness Management Area.
Goodrich Plan of Operation CE	- Minerals and Geology	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Kevin Suzuki 406-682-4253 ksuzuki@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to remove old ore dumps from a variety of mineral claims on National Forest System lands. Material will be hauled off the sites in 6-10 yard dump trucks to a staging area on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33400
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T3S, R5W, Sec. 22 and PB 43. Tobacco Root Landscape, Wisconsin Creek Management Area.
Lone Butte Hardened Crossing CE	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2010	Expected:08/2011	09/2011	Kevin Suzuki 406-682-4253 ksuzuki@fs.fed.us
Description: Install grade control structures on each side of an existing crossing. Lower banks to a 1:4 grade and spread cobble and gravel on the approaches to stabilize the soil. Install a jackleg fence to keep cattle moving up or down the creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34188
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T12S, R3W, Sec 32. Centennial Foothills Managment Area in Gravelly Landscape.
Meadow Creek Fuels Reduction Project EA	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/10/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011	Expected:08/2011	10/2011	Karen Gallogly 208-756-5103 kgallogly@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial thinning of Douglas-fir and salvage lodgepole pine on 300 acres of National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35871
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T.4S, R.2W., Sections 21,28, and 29. South Meadow Creek watershed on the east slope of the Tobacco Root Mtns., about 6 miles north of Ennis, MT.
Narrows Creek Flow Augmentation Project CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	Completed	Actual: 09/12/2011	09/2011	Darin Watschke 406-657-6200 dwatschke@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is proposed to enhance spawning and rearing habitat in Narrows Creek and an existing spring creek, by piping reservoir outlet flows about 2,800 feet down to critical spawning habitat. Some construction on the creek would be required. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34988
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T16N, R41E, Sec 29. Gravelly Landscape, Chain of Lakes Management Area.
Timber Creek. Aspen CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Damian Lunetta 406-682-4253 dlunetta@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes thinning non-merchantable trees in one unit of approximately 120 acres to improve health and viability of aspen clones by falling encroaching conifers. Debris will be hand piled and burned. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34992
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T9S, R3W, Section 2. Gravelly Landscape Upper Ruby Management Area.
Wall Creek / Hyde Creek Pipelines CE	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/21/2010	Expected:10/2011	10/2011	Kevin Suzuki 406-682-4253 ksuzuki@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of two 1.25 inch livestock pipelines and troughs. The Wall Creek Pipeline Extension is .5 miles long off an existing pipeline. Hyde Creek Pipeline extends 0.1 mile from a spring. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33397
Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T10S, R1W, Sec. 7 and T9S, R1W, Sec. 32. Gravelly Landscape, Wall Creek Management Area.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Pintler Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Christain #1 Minerals Exploration Project EA	- Minerals and Geology	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2011	Expected:08/2011	09/2011	Steve Kelley 406-494-0222 slkelley@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service received a Plan of Operation to explore for minerals on unpatented mining claims located in T8N, R12W, section 11 approximately 16 miles northwest of Deer Lodge, Montana in the Master Mine area.
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T8N, R12W, section 11. The proposed mineral exploration project is located within the Flint Foothills Management Area of the Clark Fork Flint Landscape and is consistent with the January 2009 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National F.
East Deer Lodge Valley Landscape Restoration Management EIS	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/05/2010 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2011	Expected:12/2011	04/2012	Brent Lignell 406-494-2147 blignell02@fs.fed.us
Description: Restore Terrestrial and aquatic conditions, respond to 2008 landscape assessment, capture economic value of dead/dying trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25807
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge. In Southwest Montana, bounded by the Clark Fork River along I-90 on the west and the continental divide on the east.
Flint Creek Campground Rehabilitation CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/09/2011	Expected:09/2011	05/2013	Jenni Blake 406.859.3211 jblake01@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal includes redesign of campsites, replacement of all furniture, barriers, fire rings, and wooden valut toilets. Maintenance or repair of driving surfaces, relocation of some sites, and a new well with accessible hanpump are also included. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36779
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T6N, R14W, Sec. 36 and parts of Sections 26 and 35. Clark Fork Flint Landscape, Georgetown Lake Management Area.
Flint Foothills Vegetation Management Project EIS	- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 06/02/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2012	Expected:09/2012	01/2013	Charlene Bucha Gentry 406 859-3211 CGentry@fs.fed.us
Description: 1) Salvage beetle dead and dying lodgepole pine 2) Commercial thin ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir 3) Use prescribed fire in low and mid-elevation mixed conifer stands to promote resiliency 4) Pre-commercial thin young stans Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33238
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. Flint Foothills and Flint Uplands Management Areas located south of Interstate 90 between Drummond and Deer Lodge.
Middle Fork Conifer Slashing CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011	Expected:11/2011	11/2011	Steven Gerdes 406-859-3211 sgerdes@fs.fed.us
Description: Cut down and slash non-merchantable lodgeploe pine trees in areas where they are overtopping aspen across 250 acres. Most trees that will be cut are less than 6 inches in diameter at breast height. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34874
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T 4N, R15W, Section 18. Upper Rock Creek Landscape ,Middle Fork Rock Creek Management Area.
Silver King Allotment Water Development CE	- Grazing management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/18/2011	Expected:08/2011	09/2011	Cameron Rasor 406-859-3211 crasor@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to install a collection box at a spring source and pipe water to a 500 gallon livestock water trough via 500 to 700 feet of poly pipe 1.5 inches in diameter. The spring source would be fenced to protect it from trampling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34929
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T9N, R14W Section 19 SW1/4. Clark Fork-Flints Landscape, John Long Management Area.
Smart Creek Exploration CE *NEW LISTING*	- Minerals and Geology	Completed	Actual: 08/30/2011	09/2011	Steve Kelley 406-494-0222 slkelley@fs.fed.us
Description: Based on geological indicators, one specific site would be core drilled to determine if a mineral ore body exists. The results of this exploration would determine whether additional drilling, to define the ore body, would be needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36693
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T8N, R13W, section 6. Approximately 10 miles north of Philipsburg, Montana.
Warm Springs Creek Culvert Replacements CE	- Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 01/05/2011	Expected:07/2011	08/2011	Steven Gerdes 406-859-3211 sgerdes@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace five undersized culverts with bridges, or larger culverts to allow upstream movement for all life stages of fish and other aquatic organisms and pass projected 100 year flood events. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34875
Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge. LEGAL - T5N, R12W, Sections 18 and 19, and T6N, R12W, Sections 19 and 20. Clark Fork-Flints Landscape,Warm Springs Management Area.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Wisdom Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Chief Joesph Cross Country Ski Trail Hazard Tree Removal CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011	Expected:11/2011	10/2012	Nathan Gassmann 406-784-2344 ngassmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove hazard trees over the course of 10 years, to reduce the risk posed to skiers and hikers on this trail system (over 7000 visitors annually) by commercial means if possible. Force account or service contracts will be employed otherwise. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36827
Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Lemhi, Beaverhead, Ravalli. LEGAL - T 2S, R 19W, Sections 2, 3, 35, 36,. Trail Creek Management Area, Big Hole Landscape.
Chief Joesph Ski Trail Maintenance & Construction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011	Expected:09/2011	09/2011	Nathan Gassmann 406-784-2344 ngassmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Project would re-shaping the existing road prism on the old log hauling routes used as ski trails and dig stumps on approximately 32 kilometers of cross country ski trails and construct a connector trail between Moose and Sentinel Meadow trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36828
Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Lemhi, Beaverhead, Ravalli. LEGAL - T 2S, R 19W, Sections 2 and 3. Trail Creek Management Area, Big Hole Landscape, a small portion of the trails overlaps on the Bitterroot and Salmon/Challis National Forests.
Slag-a-melt Creek OHV Trail Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011	Expected:09/2011	09/2011	Nathan Gassmann 406-784-2344 ngassmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct two and a half miles of OHV trail along Slag-a-melt Creek to All Terrain Vechicle Trail Class 3 standards. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36829
Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T5S, R17W, Section 27. West Big Hole and West Big Hole Flats Management Areas, Big Hole Landscape.
Stone Lakes Trail Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011	Expected:09/2011	09/2011	Nathan Gassmann 406-784-2344 ngassmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct 3.5 miles of the Stone Lakes Trail to meet Motorcycle Trail Class 2 standards. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36830
Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T2S, R13W, Section 6. West Face and West Pioneer Wilderness Study Area Management Area , Pioneer Landscape.
West Big Hole Trails CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011	Expected:09/2011	09/2011	Nathan Gassmann 406-784-2344 ngassmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Project to reconstruct sections of formerly motorized routes on 10.5 combined miles of trail in the Berry, Janke, Hamby, and Pioneer creek drainages (closed by the February 2010 Record of Decision) to Non-motorized Class 3 Trail standards. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36831
Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T22N, R16W, Section 8. West Big Hole and West Big Hole Flats Management Area, Big Hole Landscape. Includes a portion of the West Big Hole Inventoried Roadless Area.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Wise River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R1 - Northern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Complete Fly Fisher Outfitter-Guide Permit CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	John Ericson 406-832-3178 jericson@fs.fed.us
Description: Transfer a temporary permits to a Transitional Permit for up to 2 years. If performance is satisfactory, a Prioirty permit may be issued for 8 years. No changes are proposed for this Transitional permit
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - Jerry Creek and Keystone Gulch Drainages. Pioneer Landscape, Quartz Hill Management Area, Big Hole Landscape, South Fleecer Management Area.
Gold Creek Trail Reconstruction CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/19/2011	Expected:09/2011	09/2011	Nathan Gassmann 406-784-2344 ngassmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate 2 miles of trail and restore 4 miles of existing trail along Gold Creek in the East Pioneers to meet the needs of hikers and stock users. Work includes rolling dips, switchbacks climbing turns, signs and rock blasting. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34197
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T3S R12W S3. Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway and Torrey Mountain Recommended Wilderness Management Areas in Pioneer Landscape.
Mount Haggin Aspen Release CE *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/18/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011	Expected:11/2011	04/2012	Matthew Nelson 406-832-3178 mlnelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to treat seven aspen units for a total of 160 acres to enhance the health and viability of aspen clones along the Lower Dry Creek road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36818
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge. LEGAL - T3W, R12N, Sections 29,31,32. Fishtrap-Mount Haggin Management Area in the Big Hole Landscape.
Sheep Creek OHV Trail Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2011	Expected:09/2011	10/2011	Nathan Gassmann 406-784-2344 ngassmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct four and one half miles of the Sheep Creek OHV Trail to the All Terrain Vehicle Trail Class 2 standard Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36826
Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T2S, R12W, Sections 1, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, and 21. Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway Management Area, Pioneer Landscape.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach
EIS

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011

Expected:01/2012

01/2012

Noel Schneeberger
610-557-4121
nschneeberger@fs.fed.us

Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Land Management Planning Rule
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011

Expected:12/2011

12/2011

Larry Hayden
202-205-1559
lhayden@fs.fed.us

Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.

Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands.
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011

Expected:12/2011

01/2012

Glen Stein
208-869-5405
gstein@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Mountain States Transmission Intertie
EIS

- Special use management

In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/20/2008
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011

Expected:08/2012

11/2011

Patty Bates
406-329-3979
pbates@fs.fed.us

Description: Issue easement to Northwestern Energy to construct and maintain a 500 KV electricity transmission line on National Forest System lands in Montana and Idaho. BLM is lead agency and Forest Service is cooperating agency.

Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District, Jefferson Ranger District, Pintler Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Clark, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Silver Bow. Various locations depending upon the alternative route locations.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Dillon, Wisdom, Wise River Motor Vehicle Use Map
EA

- Recreation management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2011

Expected:11/2012

02/2013

Alex Dunn
406-683-3864
adunn@fs.fed.us

Description: NEPA analysis for designating motorized use on the Dillon, Wisdom and Wise River RD of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF.

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Wisdom Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. LEGAL - T4-1N and T1-16 S, R7-19W. On the Dillon, Wisdom and Wise River RD of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF.

Fleecer Mountains Project
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/25/2011

Expected:09/2011

03/2012

Janet Krivacek
406-494-0250
jkrivacek@fs.fed.us

Description: Salvage dead and dying lodgepole pine on approx. 1,100 acres, thin douglas fir stands on approx 590 acres, pre-commercial thin second growth stands on approx. 1,345 acres, and aspen restoration on 115 acres, various aquatic and road improvements
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32751

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. LEGAL - T.1N., R. 9,10,11 and 12 W.; T.2 N., R. 9,10,11 and 12 W.; T.3 N., R.9.10.11, and 12 W. Fleecer Mountains Landscape.

North Butte Land Exchange
EA

- Land ownership management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/02/2004
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011

Expected:02/2012

05/2012

Gary Howard
406-494-0228
gehoward@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposed land exchange will be reconfigured and reappraised in a form of equal value for equal value.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=3379

Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District, Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson, Silver Bow. LEGAL - Federal land is located in T3N,R8W;T4N,R8W;T4N,R7W. The federal land is located about 5 miles north of Butte, and the non-federal land is located in the Boulder Mountains around Delmoe Lake.

Roadside Hazard Tree Removal #5
CE

- Road management

Completed

Actual: 08/11/2011

10/2011

Cheryl Martin
406-287-3223
cmartin@fs.fed.us

Description: Remove dead, dying, or structurally unsound trees determined to pose a hazard along several system roads on the Wise River, Wisdom, and Dillon Ranger Districts. Method of removal will likely involve commercial timber sales.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35244

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Wisdom Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 15 W.; T. 1 N, R 13 W.; T. 2 N., R 12 W.; T 3 N., R 13 W.; T. 2 S., R. 12 W.; T. 3 S., R. 12 & 13 W.; T 4 S., R 12 W. Several roads in the Wise River, Big Hole River-Fishtrap, and Deep Creek watersheds.

Trapper Creek Vegetation Management
EA

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/10/2010

Expected:08/2011

11/2011

Cheryl Martin
406-287-3223
cmartin@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed treatments would occur on about 3400 acres in aspen, mountain mahogany, and sagebrush/grass park areas. Treatment includes cutting of the colonizing conifers in these areas, then burning or lopping and scattering slash.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30894

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T. 1 S., 2 S., 3 S.; R. 10 W., 11 W. East Pioneer Mountains about 10 miles southeast of Wise River, MT.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Butte Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Maud S Canyon Trail I
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2010

Expected:07/2011

08/2011

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: Relocate and construct 2 miles of trail on the upper portion of Trail 815 to connect with the CDNST and obliterate the old trail tread.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33386

Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T 2 N, R 7 W. sec. 27 and 34. East of I-90 at the Continental Drive Interchange. The project extends from the Maud S Canyon Trailhead east to the top of the Continental Divide where it meets with the newly constructed CDNST.

Maud S Canyon Trail II
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2011

Expected:07/2011

08/2011

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: This project will reroute .55 of the 1.75 mile Maud S Canyon Trail onto National Forest Lands to provide a connection to a loop trail, reduce an unsafe grade, and prevent erosion. The East Ridge Foundation is a partner in the project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34975

Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T3N, R7W, Section 34. Upper Clark Fork Landscape, Backyard Butte Management Area.

North Butte Salvage and Aquatic Improvements
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/24/2010

Expected:01/2012
Actual: 10/08/2010

04/2012

Jan Bowey
406-842-5432
jbowey@fs.fed.us

Description: Salvage of dead and dying lodgepole pine on about 400 acres with several aquatic projects to improve habitat conditions for westslope cutthroat trout.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25159

Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T4N, R8W, Sections 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 24, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35 & T4N, R7W, Section 18. located approximately 7 miles north of Butte, Montana.

Northwest Energy Power Pole Replacement
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: Poposal to replace powerline poles in the Roosevelt Drive to Highland Trailhead area on the Butte Ranger District

Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R 7 W., sec 8, 17, 18, 19, 30. Upper Clarkfork Landscape, Backyard Butte and Basin Creek Management Areas.

Norton II Trail #95 Reconstruction
CE

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 08/09/2011

08/2011

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: This project would reroute 1.5 and reconstruct .5 miles of Norton Trail #95 from the terminus of Norton I to the forest boundary to move the trail away from the Creek and an unauthorized trail on private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36065

Location: UNIT - Butte Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Silver Bow. LEGAL - T2N, R10W, Sec 1. Northeast Fleecer Management Area, Upper Clark Fork Landscape.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Dillon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Birch-Willow-Lost
EIS

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management

Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2011

Expected:07/2012

10/2012

Alex Dunn
406-683-3864
adunn@fs.fed.us

Description: Vegetation management and watershed improvement treatments to meet Forest Plan desired conditions including removing encroaching conifers in Sagebrush, Aspen, Mountain Mahogany, thinning Douglas-fir, regenerating Whitebark Pine, sediment reduction.

Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. Birch, Willow, and Lost Creek Watersheds in the East Face Management Area of the Pioneer Landscape.

Black Mountain Aspen and Mountain Mahogany Release
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Brian Anderson
406-682-4253
beanderson@fs.fed.us

Description: This project is proposed to Improve health and viability of aspen clones and mountain mahogany by removing colonizing conifers on 415 acres with 17 quaking aspen treatment units from 3 to 76 acres and one 106 acre mountain mahogany unit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34196

Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T 23 N, R11W, Sections 10, 15, 16, 21, and 22. East Face Management Area, Pioneer Landscape.

Deadman Lake / Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
CE

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 09/12/2011

09/2011

Gordon Ash
406-683-3918
gash@fs.fed.us

Description: West of the lake, construct and reestablish apx 3/4 mile of trail from 20% to an 8 to 12 % grade using switchbacks and climbing turns. The same is planned east of the lake for 3 1/2 miles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33389

Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - Western portion: T 13 N R 30 S Sec 13, Eastern portion: T 13 N R 31 S Sec 16-17. Lima Peaks Management Area. South of Dillon, West of Interestate 15.

Lima Tendoy AMP Revisions
EA

- Grazing management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/28/2010

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Laura Hudnell
406.683.3948
lhudnell@fs.fed.us

Description: Revision of grazing allotment management plans on the Dillon Ranger District
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29118

Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T8S-R12S, R13W-R15W. West and Southwest of Dillon MT.

Work Project Plan of Operations
CE

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Licette Hammer
406-683-3911
lhammer@fs.fed.us

Description: Mr Tilley proposes 3 trenches for mining exploration. Trenches will be 10ft wide by 20ft deep and up to 60ft long. Only one trench will be open at a time and will be rehabilitated at the end of the project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34792

Location: UNIT - Dillon Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T5S, R10W, Sec 31SW. Pioneer Landscape, East Face Management Area.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Jefferson Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Apex Exploration
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 09/09/2011

09/2011

Steve Kelley
406-494-0222
slkelley@fs.fed.us

Description: Based on geological indicators, 12 specific sites would be core drilled to determine if a mineral ore body exists. The results of this exploration would determine whether additional drilling, to define the ore body, would be needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36692

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T7N, R5W, section 2. Approximately 8 miles west of Jefferson City, Montana in the Occidental Plateau area.

Coalpit Tr #7155 and BrownbackTr #7156 Trail Maintenance and Construction
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2011

Expected:02/2012

06/2012

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: This project involves maintenance and construction to repair eroded sections of motorized trail on 8 miles of existing trail between Mill Canyon and Brownback Gulch Trailheads in the North Tobacco Root Mountains..
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36066

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T1S R4W Sec(s) 22, 23, 24, 27, 34 and T1S R3W Secs 19, 20. Brownback Management Area, Tobacco Root Landscape.

Highland Mine Road Use
EA

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/16/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011

Expected:07/2011

08/2011

Steve Kelley
406-494-0222
slkelley@fs.fed.us

Description: Butte Highlands JV of Butte, Montana has submitted a Plan of Operations to haul unprocessed ore from the Butte Highlands mine located on private land in T1N, R7W, section 31 to private land in T1N, R6W, section 29
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35069

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T1N, R7W, section 31 to private land in T1N, R6W, section 29. Highlands.

Homestake Pass Salvage and Restoration
EA

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/17/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011

Expected:03/2012

06/2012

Brent Lignell
main 406-494-2147, direct 406-494-0238
blignell02@fs.fed.us

Description: Salvage dead and dying lodgepole pine affected by mountain pine beetle on about 257 acres; maintain grass/shrub/aspen communities by slashing/burning encroaching conifers on about 593 acres; Lion Gulch riparian habitat and stream channel restoration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25131

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19 and 20, and T2N, R7W, Sections 1, 12, and 13. Homestake Pass, approximately 5 miles southeast of Butte, Montana.

Homestake Trail #7071 Relocation
CE

- Heritage resource management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2010

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to relocate two segments of Homestake Trail #7071 in the Whitetail-Pipestone Area move it off of the the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Tracks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33521

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, Sections 17 and 18. Upper Clark Fork Landscapae, Pipestone Management Area.

Howard Private Road Use
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/09/2009

Expected:08/2011

10/2011

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: Gary and Sharon Howard have applied for a private road special use authorization to construct approximatel 150 yards of road from the Toll Mountain Road across NFS lands to their private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33497

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T1N, R6W, Section 9. Backyard Butte Management Area.

Little Gem #1
CE

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 08/18/2011

09/2011

Steve Kelley
406-494-0222
slkelley@fs.fed.us

Description: Russell Hage of Missoula, Montana has submitted a Plan of Operations to mine crystals on unpatented mining claims located in T2N, R6W, section 33, in the Radar Creek area approximately 11 miles northeast of Butte.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35011

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, section 33. Pipestone Management Area of the Jefferson River Landscape.

Moose Creek Trail Maintenance and Construction
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2011

Expected:02/2012

06/2012

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: This project involves maintenance and construction on approximately 3.6 miles of existing motorized use trail. New construction would replace eroded sections with steep grades, unsafe switchbacks and move the trail away from wet areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36067

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T1N R6W, Sections 5, 4, 8 and T2N R6W Sections 29, 31, 32. Pipestone Management Area, Jefferson River Landscape.

Seeded Pasture Pipeline Extention
CE

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/03/2010

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Robert McCray
406-287-3223
rlmccray@fs.fed.us

Description: The proposed action is to bury 1600’ of 1 ½” plastic pipe, from the existing water tank in Section 6 to a new water tank located on BLM ground in Section 7. Approximately 1200’ of the pipeline is located on National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33504

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N R5W Sec. 6 and 7. Jefferson Landscape: Whitetail and Pipestone Management Areas.

Spring Creek Trail #7093 Reroute
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2010

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Jocelyn Dodge
406-494-0246
jdodge@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposal would relocate approximately 2,500 feet of Spring Creek Trail no. 7093 from private land to National Forest. Approximately 2300 feet of new trail would be constructed on National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33505

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T3N, R5W, Sections 10 and 15. Jefferson Landscape: Whitetail and Pipestone Management Areas.

Tebay Pasture Pipeline Extension
CE

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/03/2010

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Robert McCray
406-287-3223
rlmccray@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal would bury 3000’ of 1 ½” plastic pipe from the existing water tank (Section 15) to a new water tank on BLM land (Section 14). Approximately a 2800' of pipeline would be buried on National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33509

Location: UNIT - Jefferson Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T2N, R6W, Sections 14 and 15. Jefferson Landscape: Whitetail and Pipestone Management Areas.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Madison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

2011 Aspen Release
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011

Expected:10/2011

11/2011

Tom Roerick
406-682-4253
troerick@fs.fed.us

Description: This project proposes treatment of 507 acres of conifer encroachment to improve health and viability of aspen clones comprising 21 units of 2 to 56 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34720

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - multiple legal descriptions, see map under Supporting Documents. Gravelly Landscape, Antelope Basin, Chain of Lakes, Upper Ruby, West Fork Madison, Mill Creek Corridor, Ramshorn management areas.

Aspen and Douglas-fir Resiliency Demonstration
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011

Expected:08/2011

10/2011

Damian Lunetta
406-682-4253
dlunetta@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposal is for a multifaceted treatment to enhance aspen and large diameter Douglas-fir trees on the Cliff Lake Bench. area encompasses approximately 150 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34984

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T12S, R1E, Section 3. Gravelly Landscape, West Fork Madison Management Area.

Baldwin Parks Trail Development & Reroute
CE

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 09/21/2011

09/2011

Jonathan Klein
406-682-4253
jklein@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposal will provide a separate non-motorized loop opportunity starting near the Baldwin Park Trailhead, a route will be marked from the Baldwin Park Trail #6424 to an old abandoned trail on the north side of North Meadow Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34214

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T3S, R2W, Sec 31; T4S, R2W, Sec 6; T4S, R3W, Sec 1. Tobacco Root Peaks and Meadow Creek Management Areas.

California and Harris Creeks Stream Restoration
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

On Hold

N/A

Darin Watschke
406-657-6200
dwatschke@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposal would repair stretches of Harris and California creeks damaged by ATVs & 4x4s with onsite native materials and hand scarification of rutted areas. Onsite material would be used to improve stream habitat condition in affected reaches.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34951

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T5S, R3W, Sections 4,5,7,and 8. Tobacco Roots Landscape, Ramshorn Management Area.

Cherry/Morgan and Buck's Nest Trail Reroute
CE

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 08/30/2011

08/2011

Jonathan Klein
406-682-4253
jklein@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposal is to reroute sections of three ATV Trails in order to reduce grades, improve trail utility, enhance public safety, and reduce resource impacts associated with poor drainage on steep slopes causing rutting and erosion.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34215

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - Cherry Creek - T9S, R2W, Sec 4 / Morgan Gulch - T8S, R2W, Sec 34 / Buck’s Nest - T9S, R1W, Sec 33. Cherry/Morgan MA is Wigwam-Cherry and Buck’sNest MA is Wall Creek Management Areas.

Crockett Lake Whitebark Pine Demonstration
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/15/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011

Expected:10/2011

11/2011

Paul Roose
406-682-4253
plroose@fs.fed.us

Description: This project is intended to remove all conifers and slash (except limber pine) from the understory in identified whitebark pine stands in order to reduce competition and increase sunlight so that the WBP reproduces fully and faster.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34987

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T9S, R2W,Section 5. Gravelly Landscape, Upper Ruby and Wigwam-Cherry Managment Areas.

Crow Creek Hardened Crossing
CE

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2010

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Kevin Suzuki
406-682-4253
ksuzuki@fs.fed.us

Description: Install grade control structures on each side of an exising creek crossing. Lower the banks to a 1:4 grade and spread cobble and gravel on the approaches to stabilize soil. Install a jackleg fence to keep cows from walking up or down the creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34185

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T12S, R4W, Section 35. Centennial Foothills Managment Area in Gravelly Landscape.

East Fork Blacktail Trail Reroute
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2010

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Jonathan Klein
406-682-4253
jklein@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposal is to reroute overly steep sections of trail in order to reduce erosion, improve trail safety, and utility. The project will relocate and construct approximately four miles of trail to replace approximately three
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34712

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T11S, R5W, Section(s)35 (BLM), T12S, R5W, Section(s)2 & 1, T 11S, R4W, Section(s)31, 30, 29, 32, 4, 17, 16 & 19. Gravelly Landscape, Snowcrest Mountain Recommended Wilderness Management Area.

Goodrich Plan of Operation
CE

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

Kevin Suzuki
406-682-4253
ksuzuki@fs.fed.us

Description: The proposal is to remove old ore dumps from a variety of mineral claims on National Forest System lands. Material will be hauled off the sites in 6-10 yard dump trucks to a staging area on private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33400

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T3S, R5W, Sec. 22 and PB 43. Tobacco Root Landscape, Wisconsin Creek Management Area.

Lone Butte Hardened Crossing
CE

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2010

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Kevin Suzuki
406-682-4253
ksuzuki@fs.fed.us

Description: Install grade control structures on each side of an existing crossing. Lower banks to a 1:4 grade and spread cobble and gravel on the approaches to stabilize the soil. Install a jackleg fence to keep cattle moving up or down the creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34188

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T12S, R3W, Sec 32. Centennial Foothills Managment Area in Gravelly Landscape.

Meadow Creek Fuels Reduction Project
EA

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/10/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2011

Expected:08/2011

10/2011

Karen Gallogly
208-756-5103
kgallogly@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial thinning of Douglas-fir and salvage lodgepole pine on 300 acres of National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35871

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T.4S, R.2W., Sections 21,28, and 29. South Meadow Creek watershed on the east slope of the Tobacco Root Mtns., about 6 miles north of Ennis, MT.

Narrows Creek Flow Augmentation Project
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Completed

Actual: 09/12/2011

09/2011

Darin Watschke
406-657-6200
dwatschke@fs.fed.us

Description: This project is proposed to enhance spawning and rearing habitat in Narrows Creek and an existing spring creek, by piping reservoir outlet flows about 2,800 feet down to critical spawning habitat. Some construction on the creek would be required.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34988

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T16N, R41E, Sec 29. Gravelly Landscape, Chain of Lakes Management Area.

Timber Creek. Aspen
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2010
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Damian Lunetta
406-682-4253
dlunetta@fs.fed.us

Description: This project proposes thinning non-merchantable trees in one unit of approximately 120 acres to improve health and viability of aspen clones by falling encroaching conifers. Debris will be hand piled and burned.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34992

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T9S, R3W, Section 2. Gravelly Landscape Upper Ruby Management Area.

Wall Creek / Hyde Creek Pipelines
CE

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2010

Expected:10/2011

10/2011

Kevin Suzuki
406-682-4253
ksuzuki@fs.fed.us

Description: Construction of two 1.25 inch livestock pipelines and troughs. The Wall Creek Pipeline Extension is .5 miles long off an existing pipeline. Hyde Creek Pipeline extends 0.1 mile from a spring.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33397

Location: UNIT - Madison Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Madison. LEGAL - T10S, R1W, Sec. 7 and T9S, R1W, Sec. 32. Gravelly Landscape, Wall Creek Management Area.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Pintler Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Christain #1 Minerals Exploration Project
EA

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2011

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Steve Kelley
406-494-0222
slkelley@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service received a Plan of Operation to explore for minerals on unpatented mining claims located in T8N, R12W, section 11 approximately 16 miles northwest of Deer Lodge, Montana in the Master Mine area.

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T8N, R12W, section 11. The proposed mineral exploration project is located within the Flint Foothills Management Area of the Clark Fork Flint Landscape and is consistent with the January 2009 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National F.

East Deer Lodge Valley Landscape Restoration Management
EIS

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/05/2010
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2011

Expected:12/2011

04/2012

Brent Lignell
406-494-2147
blignell02@fs.fed.us

Description: Restore Terrestrial and aquatic conditions, respond to 2008 landscape assessment, capture economic value of dead/dying trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25807

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge. In Southwest Montana, bounded by the Clark Fork River along I-90 on the west and the continental divide on the east.

Flint Creek Campground Rehabilitation
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/09/2011

Expected:09/2011

05/2013

Jenni Blake
406.859.3211
jblake01@fs.fed.us

Description: This proposal includes redesign of campsites, replacement of all furniture, barriers, fire rings, and wooden valut toilets. Maintenance or repair of driving surfaces, relocation of some sites, and a new well with accessible hanpump are also included.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36779

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T6N, R14W, Sec. 36 and parts of Sections 26 and 35. Clark Fork Flint Landscape, Georgetown Lake Management Area.

Flint Foothills Vegetation Management Project
EIS

- Land management planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 06/02/2011
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2012

Expected:09/2012

01/2013

Charlene Bucha Gentry
406 859-3211
CGentry@fs.fed.us

Description: 1) Salvage beetle dead and dying lodgepole pine 2) Commercial thin ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir 3) Use prescribed fire in low and mid-elevation mixed conifer stands to promote resiliency 4) Pre-commercial thin young stans
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33238

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge, Silver Bow. Flint Foothills and Flint Uplands Management Areas located south of Interstate 90 between Drummond and Deer Lodge.

Middle Fork Conifer Slashing
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/05/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011

Expected:11/2011

11/2011

Steven Gerdes
406-859-3211
sgerdes@fs.fed.us

Description: Cut down and slash non-merchantable lodgeploe pine trees in areas where they are overtopping aspen across 250 acres. Most trees that will be cut are less than 6 inches in diameter at breast height.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34874

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T 4N, R15W, Section 18. Upper Rock Creek Landscape ,Middle Fork Rock Creek Management Area.

Silver King Allotment Water Development
CE

- Grazing management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/18/2011

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Cameron Rasor
406-859-3211
crasor@fs.fed.us

Description: The proposed action is to install a collection box at a spring source and pipe water to a 500 gallon livestock water trough via 500 to 700 feet of poly pipe 1.5 inches in diameter. The spring source would be fenced to protect it from trampling.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34929

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T9N, R14W Section 19 SW1/4. Clark Fork-Flints Landscape, John Long Management Area.

Smart Creek Exploration
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Minerals and Geology

Completed

Actual: 08/30/2011

09/2011

Steve Kelley
406-494-0222
slkelley@fs.fed.us

Description: Based on geological indicators, one specific site would be core drilled to determine if a mineral ore body exists. The results of this exploration would determine whether additional drilling, to define the ore body, would be needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36693

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Granite. LEGAL - T8N, R13W, section 6. Approximately 10 miles north of Philipsburg, Montana.

Warm Springs Creek Culvert Replacements
CE

- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/05/2011

Expected:07/2011

08/2011

Steven Gerdes
406-859-3211
sgerdes@fs.fed.us

Description: Replace five undersized culverts with bridges, or larger culverts to allow upstream movement for all life stages of fish and other aquatic organisms and pass projected 100 year flood events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34875

Location: UNIT - Pintler Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge. LEGAL - T5N, R12W, Sections 18 and 19, and T6N, R12W, Sections 19 and 20. Clark Fork-Flints Landscape,Warm Springs Management Area.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Wisdom Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Chief Joesph Cross Country Ski Trail Hazard Tree Removal
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011

Expected:11/2011

10/2012

Nathan Gassmann
406-784-2344
ngassmann@fs.fed.us

Description: Remove hazard trees over the course of 10 years, to reduce the risk posed to skiers and hikers on this trail system (over 7000 visitors annually) by commercial means if possible. Force account or service contracts will be employed otherwise.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36827

Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Lemhi, Beaverhead, Ravalli. LEGAL - T 2S, R 19W, Sections 2, 3, 35, 36,. Trail Creek Management Area, Big Hole Landscape.

Chief Joesph Ski Trail Maintenance & Construction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2011

Expected:09/2011

09/2011

Nathan Gassmann
406-784-2344
ngassmann@fs.fed.us

Description: Project would re-shaping the existing road prism on the old log hauling routes used as ski trails and dig stumps on approximately 32 kilometers of cross country ski trails and construct a connector trail between Moose and Sentinel Meadow trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36828

Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Montana. COUNTY - Lemhi, Beaverhead, Ravalli. LEGAL - T 2S, R 19W, Sections 2 and 3. Trail Creek Management Area, Big Hole Landscape, a small portion of the trails overlaps on the Bitterroot and Salmon/Challis National Forests.

Slag-a-melt Creek OHV Trail Reconstruction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2011

Expected:09/2011

09/2011

Nathan Gassmann
406-784-2344
ngassmann@fs.fed.us

Description: Reconstruct two and a half miles of OHV trail along Slag-a-melt Creek to All Terrain Vechicle Trail Class 3 standards.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36829

Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T5S, R17W, Section 27. West Big Hole and West Big Hole Flats Management Areas, Big Hole Landscape.

Stone Lakes Trail Reconstruction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2011

Expected:09/2011

09/2011

Nathan Gassmann
406-784-2344
ngassmann@fs.fed.us

Description: Reconstruct 3.5 miles of the Stone Lakes Trail to meet Motorcycle Trail Class 2 standards.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36830

Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T2S, R13W, Section 6. West Face and West Pioneer Wilderness Study Area Management Area , Pioneer Landscape.

West Big Hole Trails
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2011

Expected:09/2011

09/2011

Nathan Gassmann
406-784-2344
ngassmann@fs.fed.us

Description: Project to reconstruct sections of formerly motorized routes on 10.5 combined miles of trail in the Berry, Janke, Hamby, and Pioneer creek drainages (closed by the February 2010 Record of Decision) to Non-motorized Class 3 Trail standards.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36831

Location: UNIT - Wisdom Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T22N, R16W, Section 8. West Big Hole and West Big Hole Flats Management Area, Big Hole Landscape. Includes a portion of the West Big Hole Inventoried Roadless Area.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Wise River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R1 - Northern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Complete Fly Fisher Outfitter-Guide Permit
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

John Ericson
406-832-3178
jericson@fs.fed.us

Description: Transfer a temporary permits to a Transitional Permit for up to 2 years. If performance is satisfactory, a Prioirty permit may be issued for 8 years. No changes are proposed for this Transitional permit

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - Jerry Creek and Keystone Gulch Drainages. Pioneer Landscape, Quartz Hill Management Area, Big Hole Landscape, South Fleecer Management Area.

Gold Creek Trail Reconstruction
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/19/2011

Expected:09/2011

09/2011

Nathan Gassmann
406-784-2344
ngassmann@fs.fed.us

Description: Relocate 2 miles of trail and restore 4 miles of existing trail along Gold Creek in the East Pioneers to meet the needs of hikers and stock users. Work includes rolling dips, switchbacks climbing turns, signs and rock blasting.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34197

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T3S R12W S3. Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway and Torrey Mountain Recommended Wilderness Management Areas in Pioneer Landscape.

Mount Haggin Aspen Release
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/18/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011

Expected:11/2011

04/2012

Matthew Nelson
406-832-3178
mlnelson@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposal to treat seven aspen units for a total of 160 acres to enhance the health and viability of aspen clones along the Lower Dry Creek road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36818

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Deer Lodge. LEGAL - T3W, R12N, Sections 29,31,32. Fishtrap-Mount Haggin Management Area in the Big Hole Landscape.

Sheep Creek OHV Trail Reconstruction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2011

Expected:09/2011

10/2011

Nathan Gassmann
406-784-2344
ngassmann@fs.fed.us

Description: Reconstruct four and one half miles of the Sheep Creek OHV Trail to the All Terrain Vehicle Trail Class 2 standard
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36826

Location: UNIT - Wise River Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Beaverhead. LEGAL - T2S, R12W, Sections 1, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, and 21. Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway Management Area, Pioneer Landscape.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2011 to 12/31/2011
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest