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| June, 2011 | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, located in east-central Arizona, is Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest web site at www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf in the section titled Spotlights. A show-me trip will be offered on June 28, 2011. Details and an itinerary will be posted on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests web site by June 8, 2011. For a copy of the show-me trip information - click Show-Me Trip. You must RSVP by June 24, 2011 if you plan on attending the show-me trip. Applications must be received at the Forest Supervisors office no later than: 4:30 pm on Friday, July 15, 2011. For a copy of the announcement - click Apache-Sitgreaves. For a copy of the News Release - click News.
| | June, 2011 | Fremont-Winema National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus The Fremont-Winema National Forest has a solicitation now available for businesses interested in providing visitor services at various recreation sites within the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The propsectus and other relevant information are available on the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/frewin/projects/concession/index.shtml Update 7/6/11: Dear Intersted Parties, Fourmile Campground is now open since the snow has melted. The site visit is scheduled now for Wednesday July 13th at 9 am. We will meet at the Sunset boat ramp parking area. We will tour Sunset, Rainbow, Aspen and Fourmile. Any questions, please call me.
Michael DeSmit
Realty Specialist
Fremont-Winema National Forests
2819 Dahlia Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
mdesmit@fs.fed.us
541-885-3404 Prospective applicants will be provided the opportunity to participate in a site visit to view the recreation sites included in the prospectus. The site visit will be scheduled in July (2011). Applications must be submitted to: Margaret David Bailey, District Ranger Attention: Mike DeSmit 2819 Dahlia Street Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on August 8, 2011. For a copy of the announcement - click Fremont-Winema. For additional information or questions, contact: Michael Boles, Recreation Staff Officer (541) 885-3440 mboles@fs.fed.us or Mike DeSmit Special Use Permit Administrator (541) 885-3404 mdesmit@fs.fed.us
| | May, 2011 | South Park Ranger District Pike and San Isabel National Forest - Colorado Concession Prospectus Package
The South Park Ranger District is soliciting applications for a concession special use permit for the operation of: 20 campgrounds, a trailhead; two day use areas that include six picnic areas, a boat ramp, and angler parking facilities. All sites are fee sites. A prospectus is available on the Pike National Forest web site at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/. Applications will be due by COB on July 15, 2011. Operations under the new permit will begin on January 1, 2012.
The selected applicant will be issued a Granger/Thye special use permit to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of Government-owned recreation facilities located on the South Park Ranger District. The selecting official for this offering will be Kristen Sexton, South Park District Ranger.
An on-site show-me trip will be offered on June 6, 2011. Details and the itinerary will be posted on the website by May 16, 2011. RSVP by June 1, 2011 if you plan on attending the show-me trip.
If you have any questions, would like to RSVP for the show-me trip, or if you would like to be added to our contact list, please feel free to contact:
Jeff Hyatt, Recreation Staff South Park Ranger District Pike and San Isabel National Forest P.O. Box 219 Fairplay, CO 80440 Office:(719) 836-2031 email: jhyatt@fs.fed.us For a complete copy of this announcement click : Pike-San Isabel Prospectus
| | May, 2011 | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest issued a campground prospectus on April 1, 2011 for two campground concession operations that will begin January 1, 2012. The prospectus solicits proposals to operate and maintain campgrounds and day-use areas under a special use permit. Two permits will issued; one permit will be issued for Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts along the Sierra Front and one permit will be issued for the Ruby Mountains Ranger District in Northeastern Nevada. The prospectus includes 19 campgrounds on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts and 9 campgrounds and day-use facilities on the Ruby Mountains Ranger District. Forest Headquarters are located in Sparks, Nevada with District offices located in Bridgeport, California, Carson City, Nevada and Wells, Nevada. Each prospectus is available to download from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/bpcprospectus for the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts, and www.fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/rmrdprospectus for the Ruby Mountains Ranger District. An informational meeting and site visit will be held during the week of June 13-17th for the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts and June 20-24th for the Ruby Mountains Ranger District. UPDATE: Appendix 2 of the Ruby Mountain Campground Prospectus has been updated. Here is the link to download the correct Appendix:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5289515.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact:
Marnie Bonesteel
Special Use Administrator
1200 Franklin Way
Sparks NV 89431
775-352-1240 office
775-720-8260 cell
775-355-5399 fax | | March, 2011 | Sequoia National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus The Sequoia National Forest is soliciting proposals from interested parties for a concession campground special Use permit. A permit or permits to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities, located on the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, will be issued. One selected applicant will be issued a permit for developed sites on the Hume Lake Ranger district. One selected applicant will be issued a permit for developed sites on the Western Divide Ranger District and Kern River Ranger District. The same applicant could be selected for both offerings. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 PM) on Monday, May 9, 2011. Mail completed proposals to: Forest Supervisor Sequoia National Forest Attention: Nancy Ruthenbeck 1839 South Newcomb Street Porterville, CA 93257 The prospectus is available at: www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/campground-prospectus/index.html. For a complete copy of the announcement, click Sequoia.
| | Februrary, 2011 | Bighorn National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus The Bighorn National Forest has issued a prospectus for campground concessions beginning February 1, 2012. The prospectus solicits for proposals to operate campgrounds under a special use permit. Further details are in the prospectus. This operation is located in north central Wyoming in the Bighorn Mountains.
The prospectus has been released as of February 14, 2011. A Field Trip will be held July 12 and 13, 2011. Click Here for Updated Field Trip information... Check the Bighorn National Forest website for information: www.fs.usda.gov/bighorn. Proposals must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m. mountain time) on Friday, September 9, 2011. Operations under the new permit will begin on February 1, 2012. There is a $250 application fee that must be submitted with the proposal.
Proposals should be mailed to: Forest Supervisor Attention: Dave McKee Bighorn National Forest 2013 Eastside Second Street Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
The prospectus and associated appendices can be downloaded at www.fs.usda.gov/bighorn Follow the links to the Campground Concession Prospectus.
For more information or questions concerning the prospectus please contact:
Dave McKee Forest Recreation Staff Officer Bighorn National Forest 2013 Eastside Second Street Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 Office: (307) 674-2636 dfmckee@fs.fed.us
| | February, 2011 | Mark Twain National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus The Mark Twain National Forest is pleased to announce the availability of a Prospectus to solicit applications for a concession campground special-use permit. A permit or permits to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of Government-owned recreation facilities located on the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs, Poplar Bluff, Potosi/Fredericktown, Salem, Houston/ Rolla/Cedar Creek and Eleven Point Ranger Districts, Mark Twain National Forest will be issued. The permit or permits will include one or more of the following developed sites: · Big Bay Recreation Area · Cobb Ridge Recreation Area · Council Bluff Recreation Area · Greer Crossing Recreation Area · Lane Spring Recreation Area · Loggers Lake Recreation Area · Marble Creek Recreation Area · Markham Springs Recreation Area · North Fork Recreation Area · Red Bluff Recreation Area · Silver Mines Recreation Area · Sinking Creek Cabin · Sutton Bluff Recreation Area · Watercress Recreation Area The Prospectus is now available for viewing on the Mark Twain National Forest’s website at www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf. Here you will find the main prospectus document, as well as all appendices. Detailed information on this business opportunity, Forest Service concession program and policies, special use permit, application and post-selection requirements are available in the Prospectus. This website will also serve as the main source for all Prospectus related information and updates throughout this solicitation and selection process. Detailed information on the recreation facilities and historic income will be available in the Prospectus. The sites listed in this prospectus are all separate areas, and each one is a separate bid item; however, a proponent can specify that they are only interested in accepting award for any given site if they are also awarded other specific sites. Please see the Prospectus Package above for the specific list of facilities included in this solicitation. Recreation Areas were under concession with three separate special-use permits, each issued to a separate entity, and these permits expired on December 31, 2010. None of the other sites are currently under permit, nor have they been within the past 3 years. The permit(s) offered in this solicitation will be issued for a term of five years, with the option for an additional five year term till 2020. Proposals must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m. – central time) on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Submit to: Forest Supervisor (Attention: Nancy Feakes) Mark Twain National Forest A selection will be made during March so that permits may be issued in April. Please review the Prospectus carefully. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the recreation sites before submitting an application. Each applicant is expected to make an independent assessment of the business opportunity offered in this prospectus. Personnel from the Mark Twain National Forest will be available to meet with prospective proponents and provide access into the Recreation Sites. Field visits with Forest Service personnel can be scheduled between February 22 and March 2, inclusive by arranging them at least 3 business days in advance with each of the assigned district contacts. Because of the distance between sites, proponents should not plan to visit more than 3-4 sites in a day. If you have questions about the application process, please contact: Nancy Feakes Forest Recreation Manager (573) 341-7472 rnfeakes@fs.fed.us
| | January, 2011 | Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus The Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland has issued a Final Prospectus for campground concessions beginning January 1, 2012. The Prospectus solicits for proposals to operate campgrounds and day-use areas under a special use permit. There are two items offered: 1) Campgrounds and adjacent day-use areas; 2) Brainard Lake Recreation Area (day-use). Both items must be bid and both items will be awarded to a single entity. Further details are in the prospectus. These operations are along the front range of Colorado, and to the west of Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Prospectus document and the two Sample Operating Plans associated with the Prospectus have been modified. The revised documents are posted on our web site as of Friday 2/11/11.
We have extended the due date for the Proposals to Friday, 2/25/11 at 5pm, with documents required to be in our office at that time.
Operations under the new permit will begin on January 1, 2012. There is a $750 application fee. Also a $50 fee for business plan review is required. The Prospectus can be downloaded at www.fs.usda.gov/arp
Follow the links to the Campground Concesion Prospectus. For more information, contact:
Jim Cuthbertson
Campground Concession Permit Administrator
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
2150 Centre Avenue, Building E
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Office: (970) 295-6615
jcuthbertson@fs.fed.us
| | December, 2010 | Prospectus for Campground Concessions Fishlake National Forest The Fishlake National Forest is advertising a Forest Service Campground Concession opportunity. The two current special use permits will terminate on December 31, 2010. The Prospectus will be released on the website in October and applications are due by December 27. Information about the offering can be viewed on the Intermountain Region website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/recreation/bus_ops/index.shtml For more information - contact: Dave Bell
(435) 896-1023 P.O. Box 129 Loa, UT 84747 dcbell@fs.fed.us
| | November, 2010 | Prospectus for Recreation Facilities Hidden Springs Ranger District Shawnee National Forest The Shawnee National Forest is pleased to announce the availability of a Prospectus for a special-use permit for the Lake Glendale Recreation Area and Redbud Campground. A permit to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of Government-owned recreation facilities located on the Hidden Springs Ranger District of the Shawnee National Forest will be issued. The Prospectus is now available for viewing on the Shawnee National Forest’s website at www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee. The Lake Glendale Recreation Area and Redbud Campground, two separate areas are listed in this prospectus as one bid item; however, the Redbud Campground can be an optional item. Please see the Prospectus Package above for the specific list of facilities included in this solicitation. The current permit expires on December 31, 2010. The recreation sites listed are a single-bid item. Proposals submitted must be to operate all of the campground and day-use sites listed in this package. Prospectus proposals must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m. – central time) on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Send to: Allen Nicholas, Forest Supervisor (Attention: Bob Monroe) Hidden Springs Ranger District A selection will be made during December, 2010 so that permits may be issued by early January, 2011.
If you are interested in information, please contact: Bob Monroe, District Recreation Staff Officer (618) 658-1308 robertmonroe@fs.fed.us For a copy of this announcement, please click: Shawnee.
| | November, 2010 | Prospectus for Campground & Granger-Thye Concessions Mt. Hood National Forest Please click HERE for a copy of the latest Errata Sheet for the Prospectus for the Mt Hood National Forest. The Forest Service is soliciting bids for the operation of campgrounds and day use sites for numerous sites across four Districts of Mt. Hood National Forest. The prospectus includes 48 campgrounds, 14 day use areas, two developed group cabin sites, and one hot springs site. The recreation sites listed are a single-bid item. Prospectus proposal(s) must be received by: Close of business (4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time) on November 24, 2010. Submit applications to: Gary Larsen, Forest Supervisor
Attention: Malcolm Hamilton
Mt. Hood National Forest
16400 Champion Way Sandy, Oregon 97055 Please contact Malcolm Hamilton mhhamilton@fs.fed.us
503/668-1792 Kathleen Walker kwalker@fs.fed.us 503/622-2024
| | October, 2010 | Campground Concession Prospectus Hiawatha National Forest The Hiawatha National Forest is now accepting proposals for a special use permit package for operation and maintenance of campgrounds and associated facilities on the West Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The prospectus covers six campgrounds and associated facilities on the Munising Ranger District (Bid Item 1) and five campgrounds and associated facilities on the Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District (Bid Item 2). For details on the prospectus, check the following website: Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 PM EST, October 8, 2010. Please submit proposals to the following address: Hiawatha National Forest 2727 North Lincoln Road Escanaba, Michigan 49829 Attention: Ted Schiltz, Program Manager If you have questions, please contact: Ted Schiltz Recreation Program Manager Office (906) 789-3346 Mobile (906) 280-4138 | | October, 2010 | Campground Concession Prospectus Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest The Prospectus for providing visitor services at various recreation sites on the High Cascades Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is now available for review on - www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou/prospectus/. The application deadline and a selection will allow the selected permittee sufficient time to prepare for a successful transition into the calendar year 2011 operating season. Complete applications must be submitted to: Kerwin S. Dewberry, District Ranger High Cascades Ranger District Attention: Marc Ellis P.O. 227 730 Laurel Street Butte Falls, Oregon 97522 Applications must be received by close of business - 4:30 p.m.- on October14, 2010. For Questions about this opportunity, contact: Marc Ellis, Special Use Permit Administrator - mlellis@fs.fed.us Phone: (541) 865-2730 or Kerwin Dewberry, District Ranger - kdewberry@fs.fed.us Phone: (541) 560-3400. For a copy of the official Prospectus Notice, click Rogue River-Siskiyou NF.
| | October, 2010 | Caribou-Targhee National Forest Campground Concession Prospectus | | September, 2010 | Campground Concession Prospectus Ochoco National Forest The Ochoco National Forest is advertising a Forest Service Campground Concession opportunity. The current special use permit will terminate on December 31, 2010. The new permit will be for a 5-year term with an option to extend the permit for an additional 5-year term with operations to start in the spring of 2011. The Prospectus will be released in August and applications are due by September 31st. For more information, please contact: Kent Koeller (541) 416-6482 3160 NE 3rd Prineville, OR 97754 | | September, 2010 | Release of Prospectus for Recreation Facilities Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area USDA Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, is pleased to announce that a prospectus to solicit applications for the operation and maintenance of 55 Government owned campgrounds, picnic areas and boat ramp recreation sites located within the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area is now available for review. The Forest Service is looking for applicants to provide high-quality public services at these sites. Copies of the offering will be available on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest website at http://www.fs.fed.us/ (follow links to forest homepage) beginning September 27, 2010. Applications accepted until November 18, 2010.
| | December, 2008 | Interior Department Announces New Policy on Firearms Department of the Interior has finalized updated regulations governing the possession of firearms in national parks and wildlife refuges. The final rule, which updates existing regulations, would allow an individual to carry a concealed weapon in national parks and wildlife refuges if, and only if, the individual is authorized to carry a concealed weapon under state law in the state in which the national park or refuge is located. The update has been submitted to the Federal Register for publication and is available to the public on www.doi.gov. For more details on the announcement, read on...
| | December, 2008 | In New Era, Timber's Struggles Stir Broad Concern and Support A scramble is under way in Montana to save the historically important, culturally resonant timber industry. For the full story, click here...
| | December, 2008 | Powder Launch A new Heli-skiing business is now offering skiers access to Alaska's Tongass National Forest. After three years, they now have Forest Service approval to begin taking skiers. Read on...
| | November, 2008 | National Forest visitors down, no one knows why Recent articles indicate recreation use is down on the national forests... Read the Fox News article...
| | November, 2008 | Bitterroot Resort Gets Initial OK The Proposed Bitterroot Resort passed an early hurdle from the Bitterroot National Forest. The Resort seeks to develop a four-season resort. Read more for the full article.
| November, 2008 | New Supervisor Named for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Janine Clayton, assistant director for minerals and geology in the U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C., office, has been named as the new supervisor of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington. Click here for more details...
| | November, 2008 | Four Top Natural Resource and Recreation Figures Share Views on Obama Administration and Recreation Program Prospects A panel of seasoned natural resource and conservation leaders with experience in and out of top government posts told recreation community leaders what they expect to see as the new Obama Adminstration takes shape. Click here for the full report...
| | November, 2008 | New Update: Recreation Research Learn about the impacts of fire events on recreation and tourism.. and - continued studies on racial and ethnic diversity impacts on recreation activities and management... More...
| | September, 2008 | Forest Service Issues Final Outfitter-Guide Regulations The Forest Service has issued revised directives pertaining to outfitting and guiding on all national forests. For a full copy of the Federal Register - click here..
| | August, 2008 | Federal Lands Update Read the recent newsletter for information on legal cases and updates for federal concessioners, permittees, and land users. This newsletter is published by The Garden Law Firm (NFRA Member) and provides updates on court actions of interest to recreation and other permittees. August 2008
| | August, 2008 | New Regional Forester for the Pacific Northwest Region Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell announces the appointment of Mary Wagner to lead the Pacific Northwest Region (R-6). Mary will oversee 17 national forests and 1 national grassland within Oregon and Washington. Read on for details..
| | August, 2008 | New Director of Recreation for the Pacific Northwest Region The Forest Service has named Claire Lavendel as the new Director of Recreation, Lands and Minerals in the Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6). Click Here for Details..
| July, 2008
| Significant Decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently conducted a review of their own decisions pertaining to Forest Service activities. They concluded they had made errors in some cases, or had 'shifted away from the appropriate standard of review.' For a summary go to: 9th Circuit Key Statements. To read their complete decision, go to: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
| | July, 2008 | Recreation Reserarch Update The Forest Service has a research team working on recreation issues. Read on for the latest news update... Research
| | June, 2008 | Federal Lands Update Read the latest news and information for federal concessioners, permittees, and land users. This newsletter is published by The Garden Law Firm (NFRA Member) and provides updates on court actions of interest to recreation and other permittees. News..
| | April, 2008 | Proposed Project List for Lake Tahoe The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee has prepared a Preliminary Recommendation Package for a number of capital projects and funding priorities for restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin. There is a total of $24,192,000 in capital projects and $3,750,000 in science themes proposed in the report. The Public is invited to comment by the close of business on May 9, 2008. For more information, check out: Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee Recommendations
| | January, 2008 | The Federal Times reports in its January 30th issue that a new survey of American attitudes toward government shows that the Postal Service is the “most popular agency” in the government, but that the National Park Service is right behind it and only a few percentage points back. Next behind the NPS is the Forest Service. http://federaltimes.com/index.php?S=3333067.
| | January, 2008 | Sylvan Pass Study Group Sets Rules for Meeting Draft ground rules for a group hoping to find avalanche and winter access solutions on Sylvan Pass will be reviewed and approved before a Jan. 28-30 meeting in Billings.
The Sylvan Pass Study Group was authorized by wording in the Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks' winter use Record of Decision that was signed Nov. 20. Read on...
| | November, 2007 | The Growing Challenge of Managing Outdoor Recreation
Sally Collins and Hutch Brown
Read More.. Sally Collins is the Associate Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Hutch Brown is a policy analyst for the U.S. Forest Service
| | October 24, 2007 | Federal Advisory Committee for Lake Tahoe ~~ NFRA Member Helps Select Restoration Projects Learn More..
| | October 19, 2007 | Forest Service proposed changes to its Outfitting and Guiding Policy as well as Insurance Policy for recreation permittees. Federal Register Notice... Proposed Manual and Handbook Changes...
| | November 1, 2006 | Press Release USDA Forest Service Centralizes Business Operations. | | February 21, 2006 | Cost Recovery Regulations Federal Register Novice with the Final Cost Recovery Regulations. |
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