Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015
Chippewa National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Chippewa National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Blackduck Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Century Link Telephone Line
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/13/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
CE
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: This permit will authorize Century Lint to install phone line in the existing road and power line right-of-way across
National Forest land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46695
Location:
Collaborative Ash
Diversification Project
UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T146N, R31W, S16,
NWSW, NENE, SENE; S21, NWSE, NESE, S22, SENW, SWNW, 5th Principal Meridian. The project is located
south of Silver Lake and East of Cass Lake, Chippewa National Forest. The affected lands are located in Beltrami
County, Chippewa National Forest and within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/29/2015
Expected:09/2015
11/2015
Gary Swanson
218-335-8652
ghswanson@fs.fed.us
Description: The primary activity is harvesting and planting other tree species in ten lowland black ash stands to improve
species diversity in anticipation of potential mortality by the emerald ash borer. Collaborative project with LLBO,MN
DNR,County,USFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45212
Location:
E Lake Road Association Road
Permit
UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Project is 10 black ash stands within CNF on Deer River and Walker Ranger Districts. Three stands are within the
Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
07/2015
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: Authorizes E Lake Road Association to use and maintain an existing private road across NFS land to access
private property. Location Itasca County, Chippewa National Forest and outside the Leech Lake Reservation
admin boundary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47000
Location:
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Expected:06/2015
UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T149N, R26W, S22,
NE1/4NW1/4, 5th Principal Meridian. The project is located east of Bass Lake, Chippewa National Forest.
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Project Name
Chippewa National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Blackduck Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Edgren Shed & Porch Project
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/26/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: This permit will authorize the Edgren's to construct a screened porch and storage shed on their leased recreation
residence lot on National Forest land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47001
Location:
Olson Private Driveway Permit
UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T146N, R25W, S21,
SW1/4, 5th Principal Meridian. The affected lands are in Beltrami County, Chippewa National Forest and within the
Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary. The project is located on the northeast side of Cass Lake.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/15/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: Permit authorizes Brian and Michelle Olson to use and maintain existing private driveway across NFS land to
access private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46789
Location:
Chippewa National Forest
Ash Diversification
EA
UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T146N, R31W, S4,
NE1/4 NE1/4, 5th Principal Meridian. The project is south of Big Lake, Beltrami County, MN, Chippewa National
Forest and within Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
R9 - Eastern Region
Deer River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/07/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2015
Expected:09/2015
10/2016
Barb Knight
218-246-2362
bknight@fs.fed.us
Description: To maintain lowland forest cover and structure on the landscape by diversifying ash-dominated stands prior to the
arrival of Emerald Ash Borer. This is a forest wide project which includes all of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
reservation boundary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46500
Location:
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UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Chippewa National Forest boundary.
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Project Name
Chippewa National Forest
Laurentian Vegetation
Managment Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Deer River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 06/15/2015
Project Contact
07/2015
EA
Barb Knight
218-246-2362
bknight@fs.fed.us
Description: This purpose of the project is to move toward achieving Landscape Ecosystem vegetation objectives, and restoring
conditions more prepresentative of native vegetation communities. Outside the LLBO reservation boundary
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43639
Location:
North Itasca Powerline
amendment
UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T57N R25-26W; T58N
R25-27W; T59N R26W; T60N R 26-27 W; and T149N R 25-26W. This project area is located in the eastern part
of the Deer River District on the Chippewa National Forest.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/27/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: This permit amendment will authorize North Itasca Electric Coop to remove existing overhead power lines and
install underground power lines in two locations across Chippewa National Forest. The project is within the Leech
Lake Reservation boundary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46795
Location:
Pine Grove Lodge Residence
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T148N, R25W, S22,
SESW; T148N, R27W, S31, NW; T148N, R28W, S36, NE, 5th PM. The project is located 1) along Alice Lake and
2) NE of Jessie Lake, Chippewa National Forest.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/23/2015
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: Owners of the Pine Grove Lodge are requesting approval to remove an existing propane tank and bait house and
construct a 47%u2019 x 69%u2019 residence/office. Project is within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative
boundary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47252
Location:
07/01/2015 04:35 am MT
UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - 5th P.M., T147N, R26W,
Sec. 6. The project is located west of Sand Lake off of County Road 158, Chippewa National Forest.
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Project Name
Chippewa National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Deer River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Rich Private Road Permit
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/10/2015
Project Contact
04/2015
CE
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: This permit will authorize Chris & Caryn Rich to use and maintain an existing private road across National Forest
land to access private property.The affected lands are located in Cass County, Chippewa NF, outside the Leech
Lake Reservation boundary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46663
Location:
Richey Private & Forest Road
Permit
UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T143N, R25W, S33, SE
1/4 NW 1/4, 5th Principal Meridian. The project is located northwest of Sugar Lake, Chippewa National Forest.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/27/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: This permit will authorize Bruce & Mary Richey to use and maintain existing private road 3448 and FR3463 across
NF land to access private property. The location is outside the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47030
Location:
UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T57N, R26W, S4 & S9,
4th Principal Meridian. The project is located northwest of Sugar Lake, Chippewa National Forest.
Williams Narrows Resort Permit - Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/15/2015
CE
06/2015
Laura Underhill
218-246-3455
laurabunderhill@fs.fed.
us
Description: This permit will authorize the continued use, operation and maintenance of five cabins partially on National Forest
lands; a storage yard for boats and temporary docks; and a septic leach field system. Within the Leech Lake
Reservation boundary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45839
Location:
Chippewa National Forest
07/01/2015 04:35 am MT
UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T. 147 N., R. 27 W., Sec.
35, Lot 6. The resort is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake.
Walker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R9 - Eastern Region
Chippewa National Forest
Project Name
Chippewa National Forest
Shingobee Vegetation
Management Project
EA
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Walker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Deborah Overton
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
06/2017
218-547-5125
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Comment Period Public Notice
doverton@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
04/30/2015
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Vegetation management 3,203 acres with volume 44,756 CCF; wildlife habitat (up to 16 openings), riparian
management (150 acres)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44591
Location:
UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - The Project encompasses all
or portions of the following townships: T. 141 N. R. 30 W., T. 141 N. R. 31 W., T. 142 N. R.30 W., T. 142 N. R. 31
W., T. 143 N. R. 30 W., T. 143 N. R. 31 W., T. 144 N. R. 30 W. and T. 144 N. R. 31.W. Project area is westsouthwest area of the Chippewa National Forest, includes Oak Point and Stony Point on Leech Lake and the area
west of Highway 371 in the vicinity of Walker, MN.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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