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- Hiawatha National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Hiawatha National Forest , Hiawatha National Forest All Units
- Hiawatha National Forest , Munising Ranger District
- Hiawatha National Forest , Rapid River Ranger District
- Hiawatha National Forest , Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District
- Hiawatha National Forest , St. Ignace Ranger District
| Hiawatha National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| 2013 Inland Lake Tree Drops CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Recreation management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/20/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 09/2013 | Mark Ammerman 906-387-2512 mammerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fell 25 trees along the shoreline of Herman Lake and Beaton Lake in 2013. Trees would be dropped along the shores of Grassy Lake, Pete’s Lake, and McComb Lake in 2014 and 2015. Project would provide wood cover and forage areas for all. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41794 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District, Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger, Schoolcraft. LEGAL - T44N R18W, T44N R17W, T44N R19W Herman Lake FR445, Beaton Lake FR2246, Pete's and Grassy Lakes FR2173, in Schoolcraft County; McComb Lake FR2265 in Alger County | |||||
| 2013-Cloverland Electric Cooperative Special Use Permit Re-issue EA |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Patrick Malta 906-428-5827 prmalta@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use permit re-issue to Cloverland Electric Cooperative for all distribution line rights-of-way, all amendments, electric substations at Eckerman and Raco, construction of two new underground lines, and a new Operation and Maintenance Plan. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Manistique Ranger District, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District, St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac. East side unit of the Hiawatha National Forest | |||||
| Camel Riders Snowmobile Trail Relocation CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 08/2013 | Anne Okonek 906-474-6442 ext. 119 aokonek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project involves relocation of Snowmobile Trail 7 so as to improve safety and to facilitate more efficient maintenance and grooming of the trail. The new route will eliminate steep hills and sharp curves. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41081 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T43N R19 and 18 Sections 11,14,13,18,7,17,8,5, and 6. Between FH 13 and CR 440 in Delta County approximately 16 miles north of US 2. Approximately 1000 feet of new construction. Involves woods roads FR 2317,2109,2688,2690,2225, 2225B, 2720A, 2720. | |||||
| Clear Lake Boat Launch and Trail Relocation; PWC Restriction; Issuance of Camping Permits CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected: 03/2013 | 08/2013 | Anne Okonek 906-474-6442 ext. 119 aokonek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocating existing back-in boat launch approximately150 feet to the west of the current launch site. PWCs will be prohibited from the lake. Permits will be required for camping at the campsite. Existing hiking trail will be relocated to the south. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41084 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft. LEGAL - T44N R17W Section 3 Hiawatha National Forest-Rapid River Manistique Ranger District-south end of Clear Lake | |||||
| Rudyard EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Road management |
In Progress Scoping Start 03/26/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected: 03/2013 | 06/2013 | Bradley Cooper 906-643-7900 bradleylcooper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management, wildlife habitat improvement, transportation management, and non-native invasive plant management Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38836 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District, St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Mackinac. LEGAL - T42N R2W, Sec 4-6; T42N R3W, Sec 1-2; T43N R2W, Sec 2-8, 17-20, 29, 30-32; T43N R3W, Sec 1-16,22-24,25-27,34-36; T43N R4W, Sec 1, 2 11,12; T44N R3W, Sec 18,19,27-34; T44N R4W, Sec 23,24, 25-28, 33-36 In the SE portion of Eastside unit, south of Trout Brook Pond, east of East Lake, north of road FH84, and west of Hill Lake. | |||||
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| Hiawatha National Forest , Hiawatha National Forest All Units | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Graham Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management | In Progress Scoping Start 07/25/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 12/2013 | Sharon Hagstrom 906.428.5889 shagstrom@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to exchange approx 1 acre of federal lands underlying a privately-owned historic lighthouse for approx 2.4 acres of privately-owned lands within the Grand Island National Recreation Area. Also reconstruct existing access to federal tract. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36609 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - Federal land T48N, R19W, Section 16, part of government lot 1. Non-federal land T47N, R19W, Section 24, part of government lot 2 Grand Island National Recreation Area | |||||
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| Hiawatha National Forest , Munising Ranger District | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Au Train River Parking Area EA |
- Recreation management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2013 |
Expected: 05/2014 | 07/2014 | Richard Anderson 906-387-2512 raanderson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of a 20 vehicle parking lot near the AuTrain River take out point on AuTrain/Forest Lake Road. This take out point can get very crowded during peak of summer use.The purpose of the project is to eliminate congestion and improve safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40371 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T47N R20W Section 32 Near the Doucette Bridge over the AuTrain River on the AuTrain/Forest Lake Road. | |||||
| Bruno s Run Sustainable Trail ReRoutes CE |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/05/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 07/2013 | Mark Bender 906-387-2512 markbender@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project previously identifies as Bruno s Run Sustainable Trail Locations. Project involves several minor relocations of Bruno s Run Hiking/Biking Trail to eliminate erosion and damage to the trail surface so as to improve riding conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40374 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger, Schoolcraft. LEGAL - T44N R19W Section 12, T44N R18W Section 7 Bruno s River Hiking and Biking Trail located 20 miles south of Munising, MI along FH13 | |||||
| Dukes Snowmobile Trail EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Richard Anderson 906-387-2512 raanderson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will construct and designate a new state groomed snowmobile trail that connects Snowmobile Trail 417 west of Au Train with Trail 8 south of Dukes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40375 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Marquette. LEGAL - T46N R23W Section 14, 23, 27, and 35; T45N R23W Section 2 Forest Roads 2918 and 2915 in the Dukes Experimental Forest and the abandoned rail road grade north and south of M-94 near Dukes. | |||||
| Mirrorwood EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Land management planning - Watershed management - Recreation management - Road management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/15/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 10/2014 | Lauri LaBumbard 906-387-2512 llabumbard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management, watershed and fisheries habitat improvements, mountain bike trail construction, non-native invasive plant treatments, non-significant Forest Plan amendment, and road construction, closures, and decommissioning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33446 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T46N,R18W, Sec 18-33; T46N,R19W, Sec 20, 21, 24, 25-36; T45N,R20W, Sec 1, 15, 19-21, 28-34; T45N, R19W, 31-33; T45N, R18W, 6, 7, 18, 19; T44N, R20W, Sec 4-9, 16-18. This project is located in the north central part of the Munising Ranger District. | |||||
| Valley Spur Trailhead Improvements EA |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 07/2013 | Richard Anderson 906-387-2512 raanderson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project consists of expansion of the parking lot and construction of a garage to house ski trail grooming equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40379 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T46N R19W Section 20 Valley Spur trailhead is 8 miles southwest of Munising, MI. | |||||
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| Hiawatha National Forest , Rapid River Ranger District | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Dutch Mill Spruce Budworm CE CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/19/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 11/2013 | James McFarland 906-387-2512 jdmcfarland@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Clearcut approximately 216 acres of plantation planted spruce due to infestation of spruce budworm which is killing the spruce trees. Some of the proposed harvested spruce areas will exceed 40 acres in size. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40383 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T 42N, R 21W, sec 16, 17, 20 & 21;T43N, R21W, Sec 25, 26, 35, & 36 Project is located approximately 8 to 12 north of Rapid River, MI and east of US Hwy 41. | |||||
| Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Inspection and Maintenance Project EA |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/21/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 06/2013 | Scott Maki 906-474-6442 x134 smaki@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To issue a special use permit for the excavation, inspection, and repair of the Enbridge petroleum pipeline at two sites. The sites were identified during inline integrity testing and are within the Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River Corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39305 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T41N, R19W, Section 20 NE Approximately 3 miles north of US 2 at Nahma Junction, along FH13, just north of Flowing Well Campground. Access to the work area would be along the pipeline easement approx. 1/4 mile east of FH13. | |||||
| Sturgeon River Spawning Habitat and Log Groups CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Chuck Bassett 906-428-5836 cbassett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enhance salmonid habitat by installing eight spawning structures and twenty log groups. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T42N, R19W, Sections 33 and 34 All activities are located in a reach extending from the mouth of the Eighteenmile Creek downstream to about 0.3 miles below the FH-13 crossing of the river. | |||||
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| Hiawatha National Forest , Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Highway M-28 Shoulder Project CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 03/2013 Actual: 03/18/2013 |
04/2013 | Martha Sjogren 906-643-7900 x117 msjogren@fs.fed.us |
| Description: MDOT has requested permission to remove approx. 350 trees within their right-of-way along about 5 miles of M-28 near Raco, MI to allow them to improve the slope of the shoulder when they repave concrete. This will improve travel surface and safety. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41266 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - T46N, R4W Sections 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27. T46N, R3W Sections 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21. Project is located along M-28, east and west of FH87 (Ranger Road) | |||||
| Sault Ste. Marie Conveyance CE |
- Land management planning | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/09/2009 |
Expected: 05/2012 | 09/2012 | Stevan Christiansen 906-643-7900 sjchristiansen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Hiawatha National Forest is proposing to sell the Sault Ste. Marie District Office Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31392 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. The Sault Ste. Marie District Office is located at 4000 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste. Marie | |||||
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| Hiawatha National Forest , St. Ignace Ranger District | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Establishment of New Lakeside Daisy Population CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Stephanie Blumer 906-643-7900 x155 sblumer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Propose to introduce lakeside daisy (federally threatened) plants by direct seeding, propagation and outplanting, or a combination of these methods, at several new locations on the St. Ignace Ranger District. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mackinac. Project is of a programmatic nature, and activities may be implemented in multiple areas of the St. Ignace Ranger District, Mackinac County Michigan | |||||
| Merit Network - Moran Schools and Worth Rd Laterals SUP Amendment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/22/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Bradley Cooper 906-643-7900 bradleylcooper@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Merit Network, Inc. proposes to install two additional lateral fiber optical lines to an existing line under a Special Use Permit, which will provide broadband technology to additional businesses and schools via Cheeseman Rd and Worth Rd. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41877 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mackinac. One fiber optic line will be constructed along Cheeseman Rd and short distance along US-2, other line along Worth Rd. Both in Mackinac County | |||||
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