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- Chippewa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District
- Chippewa National Forest, Deer River Ranger District
- Chippewa National Forest, Walker Ranger District
| Chippewa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Enbridge Permit Reauthorization CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 03/17/2017 |
Expected: 05/2018 | 05/2018 | Lois Pfeffer 218-335-8643 comments-eastern-chippewa@fs.fed.us |
| Description: New term permit authorization of Enbridge Pipeline Permit CAL401902 which expires 12/31/17. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50183 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable Crosses through the middle of the Forest; generally parallel to Hwy 2. On the Leech Lake Reservation. | |||||
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| Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Blake Cabin Decks East Beach #18 CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 10/18/2017 |
Expected: 11/2017 | 06/2018 | Donna Schackman 218-335-8615 djschackman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Deck work on Blake Recreation Residence; Start Island East Beach tract, Lot #18. Remove 8%u2019x10%u2019 deck off front of cabin and add 5%u2019x14%u2019 deck on back of cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=52724 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T146N, R31W, Sec. 36 East side of Star Island, on Cass Lake and inside the Leech Lake Reservation. | |||||
| Lydick Oak Habitat Improvement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2018 |
Expected: 09/2018 | 10/2018 | Cory Mlodik 307-276-5808 corymlodik@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve vigor and future acorn production by thinning young oak stump sprouts. The project area consists primarily of recent timber harvest areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=50844 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T145N R29W Sec 12; T145N R30W Sec 8; T146N R29W Sec 31, 32, and 33; T146N R30W Sec 25, 26, 35, and 36 The project area is south of the Mississippi River and east of Cass Lake inside the Leech Lake Reservation Boundary. | |||||
| Miss Bigfork Watershed Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Eric Raitanen 218-246-3475 ericraitanen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Road fill removal from Mississippi floodplain near abandoned Old Third River Road bridge and removal of Sugar Lake, Bowstring, and Grass Lake impoundments to restore wetlands. Projects occur within the Leech Lake Reservation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=51777 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - Sugar lake Impoundment: T146 R29 Sec 22; Bowstring Impoundment: T149 R27 Sec 25; Grass lake Impoundment: T145 R29 Sec17; and Mississippi River Flood Plain: T146 R29 Sec 19. Four project sites: abandoned Old Third River Road crossing over Mississippi, Sugar Lake and Grass Lake impoundments west of Lake Winnie, and Bowstring impoundment east of Bigfork River. | |||||
| Norway Beach Recreation Area Redesign Project EA |
- Facility management - Recreation management |
In Progress Comment Period 04/11/2017 |
Expected: 11/2017 | 11/2017 | Kenneth Hansen 218-835-3116 khansen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replacement of the existing wastewater treatment system with 3 localized systems, replacement of vault toilets, and campsite redesign to improve public safety/enjoyment and efficiency of facilities management/maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49969 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Not Applicable The Norway Beach Recreation Area is 7 miles east of Cass Lake, MN, 1 mile north of U.S. Highway 2, on southeast side of Cass Lake. Located within the Leech Lake Reservation Boundary. | |||||
| Su-Bi-Gosh Lodge Trail Permit renewal CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 12/14/2017 |
Expected: 01/2018 | 02/2018 | Donna Schackman 218-335-8615 djschackman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Su-Bi-Gosh Lodge has requested renewal of their permit, which is needed to access private property for their maple syrup company. The use would be between February 15th and April 30th when ice may not be safe for travel. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - S1/2SE1/4, S. 13, T. 146N, R. 29 NE part of Forest in Itasca County; within the Leech Lake Reservation. | |||||
| Third River Snowshoe Hare Habitat Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 |
Expected: 07/2018 | 08/2018 | Cory Mlodik 307-276-5808 corymlodik@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Enhance habitat for snowshoe hare using a variety of management practices including timber harvest and creating coarse woody debris on about 100 acres inside the Leech Lake Reservation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=52039 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N-R29W, in portions of Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36 About 2 mile Northwest of Lake Winnibigoshish. | |||||
| Thomas M. Menth Living Trust Deck and Mudroom Request CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 |
Expected: 06/2018 | 07/2018 | Ashley May-Klick 218-229-8807 ashleynmayklick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Request to build a 41.7 square foot mudroom. The mudroom would have matching fiberglass shingles. The 105 square foot deck would consist of green treat with composite decking. Hand rails and steps would be composite. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=53443 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T145N, R29W, Section 2 %u2013 Mississippi River Lot #7 Inside the Leech Lake Reservation | |||||
| Upper Pigeon Aspen Snag Enhancement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 |
Expected: 08/2018 | 09/2018 | Cory Mlodik 307-276-5808 corymlodik@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove the tops of 20 older aspen trees using blasting to improve wildlife habitat by increasing structural diversity in a 34 acre mixed aspen stand. The project is within the Leech Lake Reservation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=51606 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T148N, R28W, Section 35 About 2 miles Southwest of Round Lake | |||||
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| Chippewa National Forest, Deer River Ranger District | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| CSAH 45 Reconstruct and Easement CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 03/27/2018 |
Expected: 04/2018 | 03/2019 | Donna Schackman 218-335-8615 djschackman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: About 4.3 miles of the existing CSAH 45 alignment will be regarded,
realigned to meet current design standards and complete the
connection between Trunk Highway 38 and Scenic Hwy 7. Project is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=53670 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - throughout Sections 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 24, all in Township 59 North, Range 26 West (T59N-R26W) East of Marcell on the Chippewa National Forest in the Clubhouse Lake area | |||||
| Pine Grove Lodge Cabin 5 Expansion CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 12/08/2017 |
Expected: 05/2018 | 06/2018 | Donna Schackman 218-335-8615 djschackman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pine Grove Lodge has requested approval to add 20 feet to Cabin 5 This project is located on National Forest System lands outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=53105 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - Section 6, T. 147N, R26W, Itasca County Within the Pine Grove Resort permitted area. Resort is eligible for the National Historic Register. Resort is along the Bowstring River, adjacent to Sand Lake, north of Deer River, MN. | |||||
| South Winnie Lot 5 Deck install CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 11/06/2017 |
Expected: 05/2018 | 06/2018 | Donna Schackman 218-335-8615 djschackman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to install new 199 square foot deck attached to the existing cabin on Lot 5, South Winnie Tract This is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=52977 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - SE1/4 Section 12, Township 145N, Ranger 29W Deck proposed to be installed on the Lake side of cabin in Lot 5, South Winnie Tract. | |||||
| Northeast EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management - Forest products |
In Progress Comment Period 06/08/2017 |
Expected: 06/2018 | 09/2018 | Barb Knight 218-246-2362 bknight@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management to improve resiliency of the forest, improve water quality and aquatic habitats, provide wildlife and botanical enhancements, address road needs and other. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=51089 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T57N R25W S2-4, 9-20, 13,14, T58N R25W S1-11,14-23. 27,28,34-35 & 26W S1,12-14,24, T59N R25 S 6,7,18 & 26W S1,2,5,9,11-15, 21-24, 26-28, 34,35, T50N R26 S4-9, 13-24, 26-35 & 27W S1, 12-13,25 This project is centered near Marcell and extends to the east, north and south to the forest boundary of the Deer River RD. It is outside the boundary of the Leech Lake Band Ojibwe Reservation. | |||||
| Voyageurs Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 02/21/2018 |
Expected: 04/2018 | 04/2018 | Dani Swantic 530-836-7142 dswantic@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Voyageurs Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America has applied for renewal of their existing permit. There will be no ground disturbance. They will continue to utilize a former developed recreation site on the northeast shore of Cass Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=53389 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T146N, R30W, and Section 28 Former developed recreation site on the northeast shore of Cass Lake. (inside the Leech Lake Reservation) | |||||
| Wolyniec Outhouse and Gravel Work Request CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2018 |
Expected: 06/2018 | 07/2018 | Ashley May-Klick 218-229-8807 ashleynmayklick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Request to move and build a new outhouse, extend parking, and remove old concrete foundation of previous outhouse. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T59N, R26W, Sec 32/33 North Star Summer Home Group, Lot 17 | |||||
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| Chippewa National Forest, Walker Ranger District | R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Beltrami Electric Amendment 41 CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 03/30/2018 |
Expected: 04/2018 | 05/2018 | Donna Schackman 218-335-8615 djschackman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: an amendment to permit BLD400101 to install electrical distribution line. Proposed underground crossing of national forest land will be 5%u2019 wide, total length of 765%u2019 This project is on the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T142N, R31W, Sec 4 & 5 N. of Walker along Hwy 371, north of Kabekona Bay narrows, west side of Leech Lake | |||||
| Leech Lake Band Water Sampling Permit CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 12/18/2017 |
Expected: 02/2018 | 03/2018 | Donna Schackman 218-335-8615 djschackman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Leech Lake Band is requesting vehicle access to and insertion of a geoprobe into the ground at 20, 60, and 80 foot depths to collect water samples near Pike Bay. All disturbances will be restored and work would occur during frozen conditions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - NW1/4, Section 14, T. 145N, R. 31W, Cass County, MN The parcel is located east of the channel connecting Pike Bay and Cass Lake; within the Leech Lake Reservation. | |||||
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