Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

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

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- Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Huron-Manistee National Forest , Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
- Huron-Manistee National Forest , Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District
- Huron-Manistee National Forest , Huron Shores Ranger District
- Huron-Manistee National Forest , Mio Ranger District


Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R9 - Eastern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Mio/Harrisville/Tawas - MichCon Consolidation and Reissuance of Gas Pipeline Authorization
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of special use authorization and consolidation of existing gas pipeline rights-of-way (ROW), use and maintenance in Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties in the Huron-Manistee National Forests
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm8_046426.pdf
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District, Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda. LEGAL - Sec. 30-31, T28N, R9E in Alcona Cnty; sec. 1,2, & 10, T23N, R8E in Iosco Cnty; sec. 6 & 7, T24N, R3E in Ogemaw Cnty:sec. 6, 7, 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, & 32, T25N, R3E and sec 31,T 26N, R3E in Oscoda Cnty ROW are located along F-41, 6 miles north of Lincoln, MI in Alocna Cnty; along S River Rd and SW from Foot Site Village in Iosco Cnty; along M-33 inOscoda & Ogemaw Counties.
Huron-Manistee National Forest , Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Burgess Private Road Permit
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
11/05/2012
Expected: 04/2013 04/2013 Diane Walker
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 20-year special use permit to cross National Forest lands to access private property. The road exists and is ~1/2 mile long and 12' wide. The permittee proposes minor improvements of brushing and spot gravel. No other access is available.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40588
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oceana. SE1/4 Section 18, Greenwood Township, Oceana County, Michigan
Hungerford Games Recreation Event Permit
CE
- Special use management
- Recreation management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/19/2013
Expected: 05/2013 09/2013 Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit for a competitive race event that includes a half, full, and ultra-marathon using some forest roads and trails in the Hungerford Recreation Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41605
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Section 15, T15N R11W, Norwich Twp., Newaygo County Portions of the Hungerford trail system and forest roads in the Hungerford Recreation Area.
Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary Infrastructure Improvements
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Facility management
- Heritage resource management
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Road management
Analysis Completed Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 05/08/2013
06/2013 Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: Reconstruct the parking lot and access road, install a shelter and replace the toilet. The project will provide simple, safe, and low maintenance facilities that are functional, accessible, and visually appropriate for the setting.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40775
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - NE1/4 Section 2, Lincoln Twp., and S1/2 S1/2 Section 35, Merrill Twp., Newaygo County Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary
Nichols Lake Wood Augmentation; Fishing Platform Maintenance on Nichols and Benton Lakes
CE
- Facility management
- Watershed management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/2013
Expected: 03/2013 01/2014 Ramona Venegas
231-723-2211 ext 3122
criley01@fs.fed.us
Description: The objective of this project is to augment wood in the form of whole trees in the littoral zone of Nichols Lake. In addition, maintain and/or replace the fishing platforms at Nichols Lake and Benton Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40251
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Nichols Lake - T15/16N, R13W, Sec 5,6,31,32; Benton Lake - T15N, R13W, Sec 20 Nichols and Benton Lakes in the Brohman/Woodland Park area of the Baldwin-White Cloud Ranger District.
North Country National Scenic Trail Projects
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/18/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Harden six-car gravel parking area in an existing opening at the end of FR6241 adjacent to the Sterling Marsh boardwalk. 2. Reconstruct ~2,500' of trail in two locations to address resource concerns, i.e. wet soils and topography.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41670
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Newaygo. The parking lot project is in the N1/2 SW1/4, Section 29, Pleasant Plains Twp., Lake County. Reroute #1 is in Section 29, Lilley Twp. and reroute #2 is in Section 3, Lincoln Twp,,Newaygo County.
Scotch Pine Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
CE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
Analysis Completed Expected: 04/2013
Actual: 04/29/2013
06/2013 John Huschke
231-745-4631
jhuschke@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal of approximately 400 acres of Scotch Pine, prescribed burning, and/or seeding to return the areas to a more natural state. The purpose is to improve wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, and control non-native invasive species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31708
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana. LEGAL - Walkerville, Ferry, White Cloud, and Holton Multiple locations on the southern end of the Manistee National Forest.
Snowmobile and Motorcycle Trail Reroutes
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/07/2013
Expected: 04/2013 06/2013 Dave Jaunese
231-745-4631 Ext. 3122
djaunese@fs.fed.us
Description: There are two projects being analyzed: Reroute of a section of Snowmobile Trail 3 and the MCCCT to eliminate safety and resource concerns and development of a connector trail from Snowmobile Trail 320 to trails along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41268
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Mason, Newaygo, Oceana. A portion of Snowmobile Trail 3 and the MCCCT, Newaygo County and a new connector trail from Snowmobile Trail 320 in portions of Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties.
Wheatlake/DeYoung
CE
- Land ownership management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 06/2013 Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Land-for-Land Exchange
Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana. E½ NE¼ SW¼ SE¼, Section 21, E½ NE¼ SW¼ SE¼, Section 30, T13N, R16W, S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼, Section 4, T12 N, R12W, NW¼ SW¼, Section 30, T15N, R10W
Huron-Manistee National Forest , Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
AT&T Permit
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/24/2012
Expected: 01/2013 03/2013 Christopher Frederick
231-745-4631x3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of an amendment to an existing permit for the installation of a buried telecommunications line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41078
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - T20N, R15W, Section 1, SW 1/4, SW 1/4; T20N, R15W, Section 12, NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Meade Township, Mason County 0.5 acres in Meade Township, Mason County.
Big Sable Streambank Stabilization
CE
- Watershed management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/13/2013
Expected: 04/2013 05/2013 Chris Riley
(231) 723-2211-3122
criley01@fs.fed.us
Description: This proposal would anchor logs parallel to the bank and in the river to reduce the erosive force of streamflow, along with the planting of native plants along the bank to reduce erosion on the slope and to provide shade to cool the stream.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41467
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - T20N, R16W, Section 13 Big Sable River downstream of the bridge at Schoenherr Road in Freesoil Township, Mason County, Michigan
Consumers Energy Permit
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/24/2012
Expected: 01/2013 03/2013 Christopher Frederick
231-745-4631x3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of an amendment to an existing permit for the upgrading of an existing power line that services private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41076
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - T23N, R12W, Sec 23, NE 1/4, Springville Township, Wexford County 0.25 acres in Springville Township, Wexford County.
Great Lakes Energy
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/24/2012
Expected: 01/2013 03/2013 Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211x3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new 30-year permit for the continued operation of electric distribution lines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39688
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Manistee, Mason, Wexford. LEGAL - Wexford, Manistee, Lake, Mason Counties, Michigan 44.3 acres in Wexford, Manistee, Lake, and Mason counties.
High Bridge North Country Trail Reroute
CE
- Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Ramona Venegas
231-723-2211, ext 3108
rvenegas@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate existing trail away from eroding bank along the Big Manistee River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37612
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R14W, Section 28, NW 1/4; Dickson West Township, Manistee County, Michigan East of Highbridge Road on the north bank of the Big Manistee River.
Jake Veltman Road Easement
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Christopher Frederick
231-745-4631x3138
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 30 year road easement to Jack Veltman to access his private property in Section 28, T20N, R15W, Mason County, Michigan
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33604
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - NE1/4SE1/4, Section 28, T20N, R15W, Meade Township, Mason County, Michigan NE1/4SE1/4, Section 28, T20N, R15W, Meade Township, Mason County, Michigan
Mallicke Road Permit
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/24/2012
Expected: 01/2013 03/2013 Christopher Frederick
231-745-4631x3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a long-term road permit for the use and maintenance of a road that provides access to private property.
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - T23N, R12W, Section 23, NE 1/4 Springville Township, Wexford County 0.1 acres in Springville Township, Wexford County.
Phillips Road Permit
CE
- Special use management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/24/2012
Expected: 01/2013 03/2013 Christopher Frederick
231-745-4631x3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a ten year permit to use and maintain Forest Road 7389 that provides access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39691
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R13W, Section 2, NW 1/4 Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan 0.7 acres in Norman Township, Manistee County.
Sheep Dip Project
EA
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Road management
In Progress
Scoping Start
08/31/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/2013
Expected: 07/2013 09/2013 Mark Herberger
(231) 723-2211
mherberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 1097 acres of red pine treatments, 42 acres of hardwood treatments, 391 acres of aspen clearcuts, 337 acres of upland opening improvement, 21 acres of opening creation, road management, and invasive plant control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37078
Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - T21N, R 11W, Sections 4-9 and 16-21, Henderson Township; and T21N, R12W, Sections 1, 12-18, and 20-24, South Branch Township; Wexford County, Michigan Between Caberfae Ski Area and Hoxeyville, north and south of M55
Huron-Manistee National Forest , Huron Shores Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
06 Abbott Road and Pine River Warming Sheds, Re-Issuance of Special Use Permits
CE
- Special use management
- Recreation management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/29/2013
Expected: 04/2013 04/2013 Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext. 3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: The Iosco County Parks and Recreation Commission maintain 2 warming shelters along Snowmobile Trails in Iosco County. The Forest proposes to continue to authorize these existing structures and the maintenance by the terms of a special use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39743
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Section 11, T24N R7E and Section 23 T24N R5E, Iosco County, Michigan. Two locations: From Rollways Road north of River Road turn left onto Abbott Road and a shelter. The Pine River Shelter is at the intersection of 4429 and SMT in Pine River area northof Bissonette
06 John T. Boone Private Road Special Use Permit
CE
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress
Scoping Start
01/31/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 04/2013 04/2013 Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext. 3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 20-year private road special use permit for access from National Forest System lands to private lands. The special use would include a gate on Forest Road 2192 to control public motor vehicle use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40968
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Linear right of way in teh NE SW Section 16, T24N R5E, Iosco County, Michigan. From Jose Lake Drive, less than 1/2 mile west along Jose Lake Road to the Boone Access Road and Forest Road 2193.
06 Russell & Carol Jones and Donald Hyslop Private Road Special Use Permit
CE
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress
Scoping Start
10/05/2011
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 04/2013 05/2013 Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext. 3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 20-year private road special use permit for road access across National Forest System lands on an existing 2-track road to the private lands of Russell & Carol Jones, husband and wife, and Donald Hyslop, tenants in common of private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36304
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Section 36 T24N R5E, Iosco County, Michigan South on Britt Road from M65 to Russel & Carol Jones/Donald Hyslop Property
06 Wurtsmith Air Force Base Monitoring Wells
EA
- Watershed management
- Research
- Special use management
On Hold N/A N/A Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext. 3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: The Air Force and and Department of Environmental Quality continue to request the installation of monitoring wells on National Forest System lands south of the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. The Forest proposes to continue to authorize these.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39744
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Sections 29, 30, 31 & 32 T24N R9E; Section36 T24N R8E, Iosco County, Michigan. From Perimeter Road west of Skeel Avenue teh monitoring well locations are near FS 2290 & 2291.
ATV Trails Connecting Communities Project
CE
- Recreation management In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
03/27/2013
Expected: 06/2013 07/2013 Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext. 3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate approx 27 miles of snowmobile trail/road, and 5 mi of new construction to create trail connectors to food, fuel, services and the communities of Glennie, Oscoda, Hale and South Branch at multiple separate project locations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40288
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T24NR7E S. 7-13; T24NR6E S.1-6, 10, 13-15, 27, 28, 32, 33; T23NR9E S. 4, 5;T23NR6E S. 5-7, 18, 20-22, 27-29; T23NR5E S.13; T24NR5E S. 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 & T25N R5E S. 2, 11, 25, 36; T25NR6E S. 31 ATV Trail connectors to Oscoda, South Branch, Hale area, Glennie and services sites in Iosco & Alcona Counties.
Alcona & Iosco County Road Commissions - Public Road Easements
CE
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress
Scoping Start
01/15/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 04/2013 04/2013 Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext. 3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Segments of Fowler Road in Alcona County, and Davison, Merton & Kunze Roads in Iosco County have project plans to widen and to be maintained as County Roads. The Forest proposes to issue long-term easements for the road segments involved.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41018
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - Merton Rd in S 28 T24N R8E. Davison Rd in S33 T23N R8E. Kunze Rd in S14 T22N R8E. W. Fowler Rd in S24 & 25 T26N R7E From Bissonette Rd, 1/4 mi of Merton; fromTuttle Rd, 1/4 mi of Davison Rd; from Lincoln St, 1/4 mi of Kunze Rd; from Hubbard Lk Rd, 1/2 mi of W. Fowler Rd.
Corsair/Sand Lake
EA
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Forest products
- Fuels management
- Road management
- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Land ownership management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress
Scoping Start
08/08/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 07/2013 Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: This is a landscape management project that would include vegetative treatments such as oak habitat restoration, red pine thinning, underburning, fuelbreak creation and maintenance, wildlife habitat improvements, trail re-routes, and NNIS abatement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39578
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Township 22 North, Range 7 East The project area is approximately five miles northwest of Tawas and approxmately seven miles east of Hale, Michigan.
Harrisville Administrative Site Conveyance
CE
- Land ownership management
- Facility management
On Hold N/A N/A Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Conveyance of the Harrisville Administrative site through competitive sale or exchange.
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - Part of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4, Sec 13 T26N , R9E City of Harrisville, approximately 3.73 acres
Infiterra Sports Adventure Race
CE
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
04/2013
Expected: 05/2013 05/2013 Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Infiterra Sports has made application with the Forest Service to host a 28 hour trekking and orienteering race on the Huron National Forest.
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw. The race will begin in Ogemaw County, Michigan on the Mio Ranger District. It will follow the AuSable River to Five Channels Dam. Then north to Pine River and end in Oscoda.
Pine River Bank Stabilization
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress
215 Comment Period Legal Notice
12/21/2012
Expected: 04/2013 07/2013 Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext. 3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Utilize a variety of bank stabilization actions to reduce erosion occurring at multiple location and enhance fish habitat along the Pine River .
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40401
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - T25N R8E Section 7, Alcona County Four miles west of Mikado off F30 along the Pine River.
Roy Creek
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
- Recreation management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
04/2013
Expected: 09/2013 03/2014 Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: The primary purpose of the Roy Creek Project is to create Kirtland's warbler essential breeding habitat within the Pine River KW Management Unit of the Huron National Forest.
Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T24N R7E S. 1-10, 15; T24N R6E S. 1-3, 10-12; T25N R6E S. 25, 35, 36; T 25N R7E S. 19-36 The project is located in both Iosco and Alcona Counties of Michigan. More specifically it is bordered by Cooke Pond to its south, east of M-65 and west of adjacent State Land.
Huron-Manistee National Forest , Mio Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
05 Forest Service Road Special Use Permits – Dome and Murray
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/2013
Expected: 03/2013 03/2013 Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received applications from Frank and Joanne Murray and James Dome for legal access, year-round use and maintenance of an existing undesignated Forest Service road and gate located off Valley Road (FSR4152).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41381
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - W½NE¼, Section 26, T26N, R3E, Big Creek Township, Oscoda, Michigan From Mio, MIchigan go south on M-33 approximately 7.3 miles to Valley Road, Go west on Valley road approx 7.5 miles to the undesignated road and gate on the south side of Valley Road.
05 Great Lakes Energy Upgrade Amendment and New Electric Distribution Line Permit
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
02/2013
Expected: 03/2013 03/2013 Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received a request from Great Lakes Energy (GLE) for continued use, occupancy, and maintenance of existing overhead and buried electric distribution line rights-of-way (ROW) & an upgrade to an overhead line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41382
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - Through out T26N, R 1 & 2 W, and T25N,R1W, Crawford County, MI and throught out T26N, 1E, and T25N, R1E, Oscoda County, MI. Located in eastern Crawford and western Oscoda Counties, Michigan
05 K&M Forest Products Commercial Haul Road Use and Maintenance Authorization
CE

   *NEW LISTING*
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start
04/2011
Expected: 04/2011 05/2011 Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from K&M Forest Products for temporary year-round use and maintenance of an existing classified Forest Service Road (FSR) 3103 as a commercial haul route to a private timber sale
Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/hmnf/lrm-mio
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - A portion of NE¼SE¼, Section 33, T26N, R2W, Grayling Township, Crawford County, Michigan From Grayling, MI go east on M-72 approx 8.5 miles to Chase Bridge road, then south approx 5.5 miles to FSR 3103.
Au Sable River Erosion Control Project
CE
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
On Hold N/A N/A Philip Huber
989-826-3252 x3316
phuber@fs.fed.us
Description: Stabilize erosion sites along the Au Sable River in Oscoda County. Reduce sedimentation in fish spawning habitat. Provide safe visitor access at designated recreation sites on the river.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36525
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. Multiple sites along the Au Sable River in Oscoda County
Blockhouse Fuels and KW Project
EA
- Fuels management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Forest products
In Progress
Scoping Start
12/13/2012
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
01/2013
Expected: 05/2013 05/2014 Steve Goldman
989-826-3252
sgoldman@fs.fed.us
Description: Create ~2000 ac of Kirtland's warbler habitat through prescribed fire, harvest and planting. Thin ~1300 ac of oak and pine forest. Prescribed burn ~2000 ac for fuels reduction & oak regen. Create 100 ac of fuelbreaks & 200 ac wildlife openings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40372
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Oscoda. LEGAL - T26N, R4E S 1-3, 10-12, 13. T26N, R5E, S4-9,18. T26N, R5E, S31-32 Approximately one mile north of the town of McKinley in Oscoda and Alcona counties
Mio / Harrisville - Verizon Fiber Optics Telecommunication Authorization
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Verizon's Telecommunication authorization expired. Forest Service Direction requires fiber optic rights-of-way be authorized under a seperate permit. An addition to the exisiting lines is also included.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/PlanningandProjects/mio.htm
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - In several sections along M-18, M-72, M-33. Located in T27N, R5E in Alcona Cnty; T25N, R1-2W, & T26N, R1W.in Crawford Cnty; T25N, R3E, T26N, R1-3E, & T27N, R4E in Oscoda Cnty.
Mio/Harrisville - Verizon Copper Wire Telecommunication Authorization Reissuance
CE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Allow the continued use and maintenance of existing National Forest System land rights-of-way (ROW) for buried copper wire telecommunications only. Fiber optic ROWs are split out into a seperate authorization. Current permit has expired.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/PlanningandProjects/mio.htm
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda. LEGAL - In various sections in the above Townships mostly located within road ROWs. Located in T26N, R 5-8E, T27N, R5-6E, & T28N, R9E in Alcona County, T25N, R1-2W, and T26N, R1-2W in Crawford County &T25N, R1-3E, T26N, R1-4E, T27N,R4E in Oscoda County; T24N, R3E in Ogemaw County.
Reissuance of the Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership Special Use Authorization
CE
- Special use management Developing Proposal
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice
05/2013
Expected: 09/2013 10/2013 Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests, received a request from Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue their use, occupancy, and maintenance of a pipeline and right-of-way across National Forest System lands located on the Mio Ranger District.
Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - In portions of Sections 3, 10, 15, 22, 23, and 35, T26N, R1E, and Sections 2, 11, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 35 in T25N, R1E, Big Creek Township, Oscoda County Michigan. From the intersection of M-72 and Co Rd 489 go west approximately 1.5 miles to the 60 foot pipeline right-of-way, then N or S from there.
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