TENMILE RECREATION PATH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

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1 TENMILE RECREATION PATH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DECISION NOTICE AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT DECEMBER 2011 USDA Forest Service White River National Forest Dillon Ranger District

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3 DECISION NOTICE and FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TENMILE RECREATION PATH USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region White River National Forest Dillon Ranger District Summit County, Colorado December 6, 2011 This Decision Notice documents my decision and rationale for approving the proposed recreation path project in Summit County, Colorado on the White River National Forest (WRNF). My decision is based on and supported by the October 2011 Summit County Tenmile Recreation Path Environmental Assessment (Tenmile Recreation Path EA). The Tenmile Recreation Path EA analyzed a proposal by Summit County Government Open Space & Trails designed to respond to a need to improve safety on the County s recreation path system on the east side of Highway 91 near the Interstate 70 interchange. The proposal includes paving a recreation path that will connect to the Highway 91/Copper Road intersection and Highway 91 south of Copper Mountain Resort s parking areas. The Tenmile Recreation Path EA that analyzed and disclosed the environmental effects of the proposed project was distributed for public review and comment in October The accompanying Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) documents and supports the determination that the Selected Alternative is not anticipated to have a significant impact on the human or natural environment. DECISION AND REASONS FOR THE DECISION After thoroughly considering the project purpose and need, issues, alternatives and analyses presented in the EA, as well as public comments that were received, I have decided to select and approve the Proposed Action from the EA. My decision meets the project purpose and need (as stated on page 1-2 of the EA) and is consistent with the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan 2002 Revision, as amended (2002 Forest Plan). My decision includes all components of the Proposed Action (Alternative 2) as described in Chapter 2 of the EA. Summit County Government will be responsible for constructing the recreation path. All project design criteria (PDC) stated in Chapter 2 of the EA, as well as two additional design criteria requested by the Colorado Trail Foundation, are required to be adhered to by Summit County Government. All required PDC are also included in Table 1 of this document. Refer to the attached Selected Alternative map for project locations. Specifically, my decision 1

4 includes a new segment of recreation path on NFS lands connecting the existing recreation path to Highway 91 at two locations: 1) the Copper Road intersection and 2) south of the Copper Mountain Resort parking lot on the east side of Highway 91. The paved recreation path will start at the confluence of Tenmile Creek and West Tenmile Creek and continue approximately 1,500 feet south to an intersection where users will either travel west to the Highway 91/Copper Road intersection or continue traveling another 2,000 feet south to the existing stock bridge that crosses Tenmile Creek. The alignment will utilize segments of existing disturbed ground where a utility line is currently located. To gain access to the Highway 91/ Copper Road intersection, a bridge will be constructed on private lands owned by Copper Mountain Resort to span Tenmile Creek. To allow safe travel across Tenmile Creek east of Copper Mountain Resort parking lot, the existing stock bridge will be replaced. Once across the replaced stock bridge, the recreation path will follow the west side of Tenmile Creek south approximately 1,000 feet and terminate at an intersection with Highway 91. Certain segments of the alignment will follow the general alignment of the Wheeler National Recreation Trail (FS# ) and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST). Specifically, the paved recreation path will be immediately adjacent to the existing Copper Mountain Corn Lot, and the CDNST will be located to the east of the paved recreation path as it extends to Highway 91. A vegetated buffer between the paved recreation path and the CDNST will be maintained and/or created, where appropriate. The existing bridge at the northern terminus of the recreation path will be upgraded with new railings and resurfaced with asphalt. All bridges on NFS lands will be designed to meet Forest Service scenery guidelines and the Built Environment Image Guide, and the final design will be reviewed and approved by the Forest landscape architect and Forest engineer prior to implementation. The paved recreation path will be 12 feet wide with 2-foot shoulders on each side. Where the recreation path abuts waters of the U.S. (WOUS), including wetlands, the width of path shoulders will be minimized to avoid and/or minimize impacts to WOUS, including wetlands. Wetlands, where water saturates the currently disturbed corridor during the growing season, abut the path in two locations. At these locations, french drains will be installed beneath the recreation path to allow the water to flow beneath the paved surface. Two stream channels intersect the path, each crossing the currently disturbed corridor. One of the streams will be culverted beneath the recreation path, and the other stream will be restored and bridged where it intersects the path. Each of these features will improve how water is currently transferred to Tenmile Creek and at the bridge location where the stream channel is restored. Aquatic habitat will be improved adjacent to Tenmile Creek. Rationale for My Decision In reaching my decision I relied upon an Interdisciplinary (ID) Team comprised of Forest Service resource specialists to analyze the effects of the two alternatives documented in the EA. I considered the following issues and concerns: anticipated effects to recreation, threatened, endangered and sensitive plant and animal species, and water resources, including wetlands, within the project area. I also reviewed 2

5 the proposed PDCs, reviewed the public comments on the EA, and considered how the Selected Alternative would respond to the stated purpose and need. The EA public comment period generated two comment letters. One letter was received from the Colorado Trail Foundation, which recommended additional design criteria to protect the existing integrity of the CDNST. These PDC are included in Table 1. The second letter was received from Copper Mountain Resort, which offered support for the Proposed Action. In reviewing the qualitative and quantitative effects on the human and biological environment presented in the EA, I find they have been adequately addressed and disclosed. The ID Team thoroughly analyzed the recreation path s, and associated infrastructure s, impact to soils and water resources due to the potential to cumulatively impact long-term stream health and riparian ecosystem conditions. I am confident that appropriate drainage management measures and final path design will reduce impacts to stream channel and wetlands. I also believe that wetland functions and values will not be negatively impacted overall by the Selected Alternative due to minimization of impacts and improving wetland groundwater connectivity within the project area. Therefore, my decision includes the construction of a bridge and the installation of culverts to minimize disturbance and stream health impacts. The analysis presented in the EA demonstrates that the project elements listed above in my decision are projects that appropriately respond to the purpose and need and, with the implementation of requisite PDCs, are consistent with the 2002 Forest Plan. Overall, my decision will improve the experience for the Forest and Summit County visitor and provide a safer transition to Highway 91 for recreationists. Project Design Criteria The EA presents the PDCs on pages 2-7 through 2-10, all of which have been incorporated into the Selected Alternative. My decision includes the following PDCs as described in the EA. 3

6 AIR QUALITY Table 1: Project Design Criteria Incorporated into the Selected Alternative To the extent feasible, site improvements will be installed promptly in order to reduce the potential for dust emissions. The area disturbed by clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities will be kept to a minimum at all times, allowing improvements to be implemented in sections. Grading areas will be watered, as necessary and practical, to prevent excessive amounts of dust. In the absence of natural precipitation, watering of these areas will occur as practical. Erosion control and re-vegetation efforts will commence immediately following construction as per Forest Service BMPs and an approved Erosion Control Plan. CULTURAL RESOURCES If undocumented historic and/or prehistoric properties are located during ground disturbing activities or planning activities associated with construction activities, they will be treated as specified in 36 CFR concerning Properties Discovered During Implementation of an Undertaking. Heritage resources are protected from damage by project activities or vandalism through project design, specified protection measures, monitoring, and coordination. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Prior to construction of individual project components, an Erosion Control Plan will be developed, submitted for review, and approved by the Forest Service. A grading plan will be developed and submitted to the Forest Service for review and approval prior to implementation of proposed project elements. Vegetative buffers will be maintained adjacent to any intermittent or perennial drainages and wetlands to the extent possible. Soil-disturbing activities will be avoided during periods of heavy rain or wet soils. VEGETATION An additional botanical survey of the areas of disturbance will be conducted prior to implementation. Summit County will utilize and implement the Summit County Weed Management Plan 2009 for project activities. Re-vegetation will use native plants. Genetically local (at the ecological subsection level) seeds will be used if available. Seed mixtures and mulches will be noxious weed-free. To prevent soil erosion, non-persistent, non-native perennials or sterile perennials may be used while native perennials become established. The USFS must approve the seed mixtures prior to implementation. Local seeding guidelines will be used to determine detailed procedures and appropriate mixes. Preference is given to local seed sources, cultivars, and species available commercially. To avoid weed contamination, all seed purchased shall be certified weed-seed free. 4

7 Table 1: Project Design Criteria Incorporated into the Selected Alternative All equipment staging areas in the project area will be identified and located before ground-disturbing activities begin. Existing noxious weeds in these areas will be treated prior to the staging of any equipment. Equipment wash stations will be established for construction activities. Each station shall have a filter system, for example at least 6 inches of large cinder or gravel spread over an area 10 x 30. Filter cloth may be used for temporary stations. The area will be a perched drainage to allow excess moisture to drain after being filtered. Equipment wash stations shall be located at least 200 yards from any natural drainage to avoid contamination, unless a control device is installed. All soiled equipment shall be washed before entering and before leaving the project area. This includes construction personnel vehicles in addition to trucks and other heavy equipment. Equipment wash stations shall be monitored frequently and after completion of all construction activities. All weed materials shall be removed promptly. Formal paths in heavy use areas will be designated to avoid trampling of native plant communities. Leave trees and path clearing limits will be adequately marked to avoid mistakes in clearing limits during construction. WILDLIFE Surveys for the presence/absence of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout (CRCT) will be conducted prior to construction activities that may alter fish passage between tributaries and Tenmile Creek along and related only to the proposed recreation path or restoration area). If a currently isolated CRCT population is found, a crossing design that may maintain the crossing as a barrier to upstream movement by non-native trout will be considered. Consultation with a WRNF fisheries biologist will occur before construction. SCENERY RESOURCES Design plans will be reviewed and approved by the Forest Service prior to construction of bridge structures. Structure design, scale, color of materials, location, and orientation will be chosen to meet the scenic integrity level of the project area. Stumps will be cut as low as possible to the ground to avoid safety hazard. The use of bright colors will be discouraged. In general, the earth colors usually found in forest soil, litter, bark, rock and vegetation are most suitable in achieving the desired harmony. WATER A grading plan will be prepared prior to construction that addresses measures to preclude sedimentation of streams and wetlands. This will include, but is not limited to, pathway design, berming, culvert and/or french drain installation, and ditching. Sediment related effects downstream from the project area will be minimized by avoiding the use of heavy equipment in live streams. A design plan for the stream channel that flows from a wetland into Tenmile Creek will be submitted to the Forest for review prior to construction activities. Installing appropriate drainage crossings will also reduce sediment delivery to Tenmile Creek. New drainage crossings will include: Stream B A culvert that could allow passage of aquatic organisms will be installed under the proposed paved pathway to route water directly from the natural stream channel to Tenmile Creek. Forest Service resource specialists will review and approve design specifications prior to implementation. Stream C A 20-foot bridge will be installed where stream C flows from a wetland, into the railroad bed and then into Tenmile Creek on the west side of the railroad bed. By improving the existing berm on the west side of the wetland, a single channel will be created directly from the wetland, under the bridge, into Tenmile Creek. Connectivity from the stream and wetland to Tenmile Creek will maintain a fish passage, and overland flow will be reduced, along with sediment transport. Timing of construction of this segment of path would be based on use by fish. 5

8 Table 1: Project Design Criteria Incorporated into the Selected Alternative Trees removed for the construction of the paved recreation path will be stockpiled and used for adjacent stream restoration project, when appropriate. This will be determined during implementation by the Forest Service resource specialist. All culverts, french drains and drainage features associated with the construction of the paved recreation path will be designed and/or reviewed by the Forest Service resource specialist prior to implementation to ensure aquatic passage and/or proper high flow concerns are addressed. WETLANDS BMPs will be applied for all ground disturbing activities to avoid sediment migration from ground disturbance into wetlands. Wetlands proximate to potential disturbance zones of project elements will be re-identified and flagged prior to the initiation of construction related activities. Construction limits will be clearly defined prior to construction. RECREATION Similar to other segments of existing recreation path within Summit County, signage to discourage winter use of the recreation path will be installed to address snow compaction and avalanche risks. The Forest Service, Summit County and the Colorado Trail Foundation will work with CDOT to improve crossing signage at the intersection of the proposed recreation path and co-located CT/CDNST with Highway 91. Appropriate signage will inform proposed paved recreation path users to utilize the paved pathway and the co-located CT/CDNST users to use the unpaved trail, to separate user groups. Construction of the proposed recreation path, including replacement of the existing stock bridge, will be undertaken in a way that minimizes disruption to the use of the co-located CT/CDNST and provides for a safe crossing of Tenmile Creek during bridge replacement. Construction between the new bridge and Highway 91 will include both the recreation path and separated trail for the co-located CT/CDNST. UTILITIES Summit County will coordinate with Xcel Energy prior to implementation of projects. 6

9 The Dillon Ranger District recreation staff officer and the Forest hydrologist will be responsible for monitoring Summit County Government s compliance with the required PDCs and ensuring effectiveness in coordination with other resource specialists. Failure to comply with the required PDCs will constitute a breach of the project approval and could temporarily suspend construction and/or operations on the facilities approved by this decision. The Selected Alternative, along with my decision to require all of the PDC, meets all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. With the application of PDCs, the project will not result in any unacceptable effects to NFS lands. In addition to the PDCs prescribed in Table 1 for each resource area, Summit County Government is required to prepare and submit for Forest Service approval the following documents: Project construction and grading plans Pre-construction erosion control/drainage management plans Pre- and post-construction noxious weed control plans Post-construction re-vegetation plans ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED IN DETAIL In addition to the Proposed Action, one other alternative was analyzed in the EA: the No Action Alternative. For a more detailed discussion of the alternatives considered, refer to pages 2-1 through 2-3 of the EA. The No Action Alternative is required by NEPA and provides a baseline for comparing the effects of the action alternatives. No Action essentially reflects a continuation of existing management practices without changes, additions, or upgrades. No new recreational opportunities would be approved under the No Action Alternative. Alternative 2 the Proposed Action includes project components to connect the existing recreation path to Highway 91 at two locations: 1) the Copper Road intersection, and 2) south of the Copper Mountain Resort parking lot on the east side Highway 91. The proposed paved recreation path would start at the confluence of Tenmile Creek and West Tenmile Creek and continue approximately 1,500 feet south to an intersection where users would either travel west to the Highway 91/Copper Road intersection or continue traveling another 2,000 feet south to the existing stock bridge that crosses Tenmile Creek. ALTERNATIVES AND DESIGN COMPONENTS CONSIDERED BUT ELIMINATED FROM DETAILED ANALYSIS A brief synopsis of alternatives, and design elements considered but eliminated from detailed analysis, as well as the rationale for their elimination, is provided here. 7

10 Recreation Path Connection to Highway 91 Directly from Stock Bridge The Forest Service considered an alternative to construct the paved recreation path directly (east-west straight alignment) from the stock bridge to Highway 91. This would have eliminated the proposed path segment that extends south along the Corn Parking Lot (referred to as the Far East Lot) to a connection approximately 1,000 feet south of the stock bridge (refer to the Proposed Action description). The elimination of this segment would minimize the parallel alignment of the CDNST with the proposed path, reducing potential user conflicts and impacts of the built environment. However, an alignment that crosses the CMR Corn Lot (gravel surface) would not be ideal due to the snow removal that would occur in the Corn Lot and would likely damage the paved recreation path. This alignment would also create an additional intersection with Highway 91, adding to the existing co-located CT/CDNST crossing of Highway 91 approximately 1,000 feet south. For these reasons, this alternative was considered but eliminated from detailed analysis. Creation of a Combined Summit County/CDNST Pathway from the Stock Bridge to Highway 91 The Forest Service considered an option to combine the existing CT/CDNST with the proposed paved pathway to reduce the disturbance corridor width. This option was eliminated from detailed analysis due to concerns raised by the Colorado Trail Foundation, which recommended separate, distinct trails be maintained in the future. Creation of Separate Bridges for Paved Recreation Path Users and CT/CDNST Users The Colorado Trail Foundation requested that the Forest Service consider separate bridges for the existing co-located CT/CDNST trail and the proposed paved recreation path. This option was eliminated from detailed analysis to minimize disturbance due to the installation of an additional bridge within the Tenmile Creek floodplain. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT In September 2010, a scoping notice was mailed to approximately 15 community residents, interested individuals, public agencies, and other organizations. This notice was specifically designed to elicit comments, concerns, and issues pertaining to the Proposed Action. A legal notice was published in the Glenwood Post Independent on September 24, 2010, to gain more comments from the public on the Proposed Action. The scoping notice was also posted on the WRNF website. In response to the public outreach conducted by the Forest Service, two comment letters were received. One letter from the Colorado Trail Foundation, which made recommendations for certain design alternatives, and one letter from Climax Molybdenum Company, which supported the project, was received. On October 7, 2011, EA notification letters were mailed to members of the public and agencies who indicated interest in the project during the scoping period. The EA was also posted on the WRNF website 8

11 and an address was provided for submitting electronic comments. The EA was available to the public for a 30-day review and comment period. Two comment letters were received. The comment letter from the Colorado Trail Foundation requested the inclusion of two additional PDC. These have been included in Table 1 under the Recreation heading. The other letter received was a letter of support from Copper Mountain Resort. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT After reviewing the EA, I have determined that implementation of the Selected Alternative will not, individually or cumulatively, significantly affect the quality of the human or natural environment. The provisions of 40 CFR (b) indicate that project significance must be judged in terms of both context and intensity. Based on a review of these provisions, I have determined that an environmental impact statement is not required. I base my findings on the following definitions of context and intensity: Context Context means that the significance of an action must be analyzed in several ways such as society as a whole (human, national), in the affected region, the affected interests, and the locality. The effects of implementing the Selected Alternative are localized, with implications only for the immediate vicinity of the ski area. Cumulative effects of past management, combined with the current proposal and reasonably foreseeable future actions, are displayed and analyzed in the EA for each resource. Intensity Intensity refers to the severity of the anticipated impact. The following ten intensity factors are used to evaluate intensity: 1) Consideration of both beneficial and adverse impacts. I have considered both the beneficial and adverse impacts associated with the Selected Alternative as presented in the EA and this Decision Notice. The Selected Alternative will provide recreational benefits to many users of the WRNF and will improve safety concerns on both NFS and private lands. Adverse impacts to recreation, water and wetlands, and vegetation and wildlife resources, are thoroughly documented in Chapter 3 of the EA and are determined to be non-significant. My finding of no significant environmental effects is not biased by the beneficial effects of the action. 2) Consideration of the effects on public health and safety. The Selected Alternative will not significantly affect public health or safety. The recreation trail will improve safety on the Highway 91 frontage road for recreationists. The path will be designed to the County s safety specifications. 9

12 3) Consideration of the unique characteristics of the geographic area. The area affected by the approved project elements does not represent a unique geographic area, contain historic features, park lands, prime farmlands, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, or ecologically critical areas. Therefore, the Selected Alternative will not significantly impact any of the aforementioned unique characteristics. 4) Consideration of the degree to which the effects on the quality of the human environment are likely to be considered controversial. Based on comments received during scoping and on the EA, I do not consider the effects of this project on the quality of the human environment to be controversial, nor is there scientific dispute about these effects. The EA has provided the appropriate level of documentation for this analysis and the Selected Alternative, and therefore I am confident that it achieves the stated purpose and need while minimizing potential resource impacts. 5) Consideration of the degree to which the possible effects on the human environment are highly uncertain or involve unique or unknown risks. The project approved is common on NFS lands and within Summit County. The analysis shows the effects are not uncertain, and do not involve unique or unknown risks. Therefore, based on the Forest Service s experience with implementing these types of activities, as well as the requirement to implement PDC to minimize effects, I have determined that there will not be significant effects on the human environment. 6) Consideration of the degree to which this action may establish a precedent for future actions with significant effects or that it represents a decision in principle about future considerations. I have determined that this decision does not establish precedence for future actions with significant risks to the environment. The Selected Alternative grants approval for projects and activities which are common on NFS lands. Prior to accepting Summit County Government s proposal for the recreation path to initiate the requisite NEPA review, the Forest Service completed our due diligence process to ensure path is an appropriate use of public lands. The Forest Service determined that paths similar to what is approved have existed and/or currently exist on NFS lands. 7) Consideration of the action in relation to other actions with individually insignificant but cumulatively significant impacts. The Cumulative Effects analyses presented for each resource throughout Chapter 3 in the EA discloses a series of past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions with potential to lead to effects which are cumulative in nature. The analysis does not identify any cumulatively significant impacts that are anticipated to result from implementation of the Selected Alternative. 10

13 8) Consideration of the degree to which the action may affect listed or eligible historic places. As indicated on page 3-2 of the EA, no eligible sites or findings are recorded within the project area; therefore, no effects to eligible heritage and cultural resources are anticipated to occur as a result of implementation of the Selected Alternative. Additionally, as stated in the PDC (Table 2-3 in the EA), if undocumented historic and/or prehistoric properties are discovered during ground disturbing or planning activities associated with construction, they will be treated as specified in 36 CFR concerning Properties Discovered During Implementation of an Undertaking. 9) Consideration of the degree to which the action may adversely affect an endangered or threatened species or its critical habitat. The Selected Alternative will have no significant adverse effect on any federally listed threatened, endangered or proposed plant or animal species. The Selected Alternative is consistent with all applicable lynx-related provisions of the Southern Rockies Lynx Management Direction and the associated FEIS/ROD, as well as with Section 7(d) of the Endangered Species Act. 10) Consideration of whether the action violates Federal, State, or local laws or requirements imposed for the protection of the environment. I have reviewed in the EA, Biological Assessment, and the project file and have determined that no Federal, State, or local laws, regulations, or requirements for protection of the environment will be violated with implementation of the Selected Alternative. These laws and requirements are detailed in the next section. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS I have determined the Selected Alternative is consistent with the 2002 Forest Plan goals and objectives and forest-wide standards and guidelines, and therefore this project complies with the National Forest Management Planning Act of In addition, implementation and effects of this decision will be consistent with the following acts and executive orders: Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Archaeological Resource Protection Act of 1978 Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended Clean Water Act of 1948, as amended Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934, as amended Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 Multiple-Use Sustained Yield Act of

14 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended Organic Administration Act of 1897 Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended Protection of Wetlands Executive Order ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OR APPEAL OPPORTUNITIES This decision is subject to administrative review (appeal) pursuant to 36 CFR Part 215. The appeal must be filed (regular mail, fax, , hand-delivery, or express delivery) with the Appeal Deciding Officer at: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, 740 Simms, Golden, CO 80401; FAX: (303) The office business hours for submitting hand-delivered appeals are: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Electronic appeals must be submitted in a format such as an message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.doc) to appeals-rocky-mountain-regionaloffice@fs.fed.us. The appeal must have an identifiable name attached or verification of identity will be required. A scanned signature may serve as verification on electronic appeals. Appeals, including attachments, must be filed within 45 days from the publication date of this notice in the Glenwood Post Independent, the newspaper of record. Attachments received after the 45-day appeal period will not be considered. The publication date in the Glenwood Post Independent is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an appeal. Those wishing to appeal this decision should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. Individuals or organizations who submitted comments during the comment period specified at Section may appeal this decision. The notice of appeal must meet the appeal content requirements at 36 CFR IMPLEMENTATION DATE If no appeals are filed within the 45-day time period, implementation of the decision may occur on, but not before, five (5) business days from the close of the appeal filing period. When appeals are filed, implementation may occur on, but not before, the 15 th business day following the date of the last appeal disposition. 12

15 CONTACT For additional information concerning this decision or the Forest Service appeal process, contact: Shelly Grail Braudis, Project Leader, at (970) Scott Fitzwilliams Forest Supervisor Date 13

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