Community Information

This page provides information regarding areas that are closed to the public, upcoming community events related to the project, and other types of information that would be of interest to the community.

News/Updates

East Fork Valley Closure Information

The Forest Service first closed the valley to public use in fall 2000, following the discovery of some munitions in the Eagle Park area. A surface clearance was conducted in summer 2001 on portions of the Colorado Trail/Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (Trail) that crosses the valley, allowing the Trail to be open to users.

By issuing a Closure Order, the Forest Service limits or prohibits public use of the area where hazards may be present. One exemption to this Order includes organized rescue or firefighting groups.

2003 Time Critical Removal Action

A Time Critical Removal Action, consisting of a surface clearance of the East Fork valley floor, was conducted during summer 2003. The goal of the TCRA was to remove any potential and immediate threats to public health and safety, and the environment due to munitions resulting from known historical military training in the valley area. Additional site investigations throughout the Camp Hale area continue.

On-going Community Information & Activities

The web site is updated periodically to reflect current project activities.

Upcoming Community Involvement Activities

Informational sheets on the Camp Hale Munitions Response Project will be prepared periodically and made available to local communities, interested people, and posted on the web site.

Past Community Involvement Information & Activities

Since August 2000, articles about munitions-related activities performed at Camp Hale have appeared in various local newspapers, three television interviews were conducted, and two public meetings were held. Community interviews were conducted during the weeks of 27 January and 3 February 2003 as part of developing a Community Involvement Plan for ordnance-related work to be done at Camp Hale. This Plan guides information outreach for the project and can be reviewed at an Administrative Record location or on the Project Documents page.

Administrative Record Information

See information on the Project Information page.