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Stanislaus NF to host public open house on Oct. 2 to discuss the Over-Snow Vehicle Use

Last updated was 2 months ago

SONORA, California – Based on the level of interest in the Over-Snow Vehicle Use Designation project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host a second open house Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. ...

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Stanislaus NF Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation Update

Forest Service

Last updated was 2 months ago

The Forest Service has conducted an environmental analysis of the Stanislaus National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) use Designation. A draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) is now available online at the Stanislaus National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46311 Th...

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Stanislaus National Forest Campsites and Day Use Areas close for the season Oct. 1

Forest Service

Last updated was 1 year ago

SONORA, California – Many campgrounds and day use areas on the Stanislaus National Forest will begin closing for the season Oct. 1. Depending on their locations, some recreation sites will remain open for a few more weeks as crews prepare the facilities for winter. Fall weather means snow and cold ...

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Stanislaus NF enacts temporary fire restrictions in Moderate Hazard Areas

Forest Service

Last updated was 1 year ago

Sonora, Calif.– Due to high fire danger, the Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in Moderate Hazard Areas on Aug. 26, effective through the end of the official 2017 fire season. These restrictions are in addition to High Hazard Area fire restrictions, which became effecti...

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Stanislaus National Forest suffers extensive storm damage, some roads closed until 2018

Forest Service

Last updated was 1 year ago

SONORA, California, Apr 27, 2017 – Roads on Stanislaus National Forest suffered extensive damage from winter storms and many will remain closed until at least 2018, including four popular roads. Forest officials warn all the damage has yet to be assessed. Cottonwood Road (1N04) on Groveland and Mi-...

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Some seasonal roads on Stanislaus National Forest will remain closed past April 15

Forest Service

Last updated was 1 year ago

SONORA, California, Apr 12, 2017 – Record-setting snow levels and extensive storm damage mean some roads scheduled to reopen April 15, 2017 will remain impassable, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. “In past years our estimated date of April 15 to open seasonal roads was pretty accura...

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Forest Service seeks public comment on state OHV grant applications

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Last updated was 1 year ago

SONORA, California – The Stanislaus National Forest announced a public comment period beginning March 7 on preliminary 2018 (G16) off-highway vehicle grant applications. Public comments may be submitted until April 3, 2017. Forest recreation specialists have completed two draft grant applications p...

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Cottonwood Road gates closed on Stanislaus National Forest

Forest Service

Last updated was 1 year ago

SONORA, California – Forest officials closed Cottonwood Road, known as Forest Route 1N04, between the intersections with Thompson Meadow (FR 2N13) and Reed Creek (FR 3N01S) due to numerous landslides and pavement failures. Forest Engineer Tim Hughes made the decision to close the road after enginee...