Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2016 to 03/31/2016
Huron-Manistee National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Mio/Harrisville/Tawas MichCon Consolidation and
Reissuance of Gas Pipeline
Authorization
CE
- Special use management
Big Jackson Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
N/A
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District, Mio 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.
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R9 - Eastern Region
Kristopher Kovar
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2017
01/2017
662-285-3264 x26
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
kkovar@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Fuels management
- Road management
Description: Treatment of 3,300 acres including: aspen clearcut, opening creation/maintenance, jack pine treatments, oak
shelterwood overstory removal, savanna restoration, red/jack pine thinning, prescribed burning, recreation mgmnt.
&transportation mgmnt.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48258
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
N/A
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:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
On Hold
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - T15N, R13W,
Sec 1, 12, and 13; T15N, R12W, Sec 3 - 10, 16, and 17; T16N, R12W, Sec 28, and 31 %u2013 34 in Newaygo
County MI. T15N, R13W, Sec 1, 12, and 13; T15N, R12W, Sec 3 - 10, 16, and 17; T16N, R12W, Sec 28, and 31
%u2013 34 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Merrill, Monroe and Home Townships, Newaygo County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Bigelow-Newaygo Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Mark Herberger
09/2015
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 09/30/2015
231-723-2211 ext3109
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management
Description: Manage stands of oak, pine, and existing openings to enhance habitat diversity by managing for areas with unique
ecological characteristics, such as prairie, grass, and savanna habitats, for the benefit of rare and endangered
plant and animal species
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44135
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo.
LEGAL - T13N,R10W,Sec 30; T12N,R10W,Sec 20; T12N,R11W,Sec 13,30,31; T12N,R12W, Sec 1-4,8-10,2527,34-36; T13N,R11W,Sec 30-32; T13N,R12W,Sec 22,23,27,34,35. Aetna Township, Mecosta County; Reynolds
Township, Montcalm County; Croton, Brooks, Big Prairie, Everett Townships, Newaygo County, Michigan.
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2015
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a foot path to provide walk-in angler access to Cedar Creek. The trail will be approximately 1,000 feet
and will be constructed from the end of FR9844. It will provide a gradual transition from the upland to the stream.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47903
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Decision
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Cedar Creek Angler Trail
Planning Status
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. SW1/4 Section 8, Cedar Creek Township (T11N R15W), Muskegon County.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Chase Red Pine Fuels Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
EA
*NEW LISTING*
R9 - Eastern Region
Completed
Actual: 10/23/2015
10/2015
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. Fryling wishes to construct a driveway to access his private property across approximately 369 feet of Forest
Service lands. His neighbors have denied access across their property. He is requesting a 12 foot wide road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46823
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Newaygo
County, Merrill Township, T15N R13W, Section 21. Newaygo County, Merrill Township, T15N R13W, Section 21.
Kathy Bietau
05/2017
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2017
231-745-4631
- Special area management
Est. Scoping Start 02/2016
kbietau@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Description: The purpose of the project is to implement the management actions from the 2008 Pere Marquette River
Management Plan for Lower Branch Bridge, Logmark, and Maple Leaf recreation sites and to complete riparian
restoration and stabilization activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48386
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Newaygo. LEGAL - T18N,
R12W, Sec 36; T17N, R12W, Sec 1, 12, 14, 15, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36; T17N,
R11W, Sec 6 in Lake County, Michigan; and T16N, R12W, Sec 4 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Chase, Cherry
Valley, Yates Townships, Lake County and Home Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.
- Special use management
Location:
Pere Marquette National Scenic
River - River Access and Bank
Stabilization Projects
Expected
Implementation
Kristopher Kovar
06/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
231-745-4631
- Forest products
Scoping Start 02/09/2015
kkovar@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 01/2016
- Fuels management
- Road management
Description: A total of 4,705 acres are proposed. The treatments include: aspen clearcut, fuelbreaks, opening
creation/maintenance, jack pine treatments, oak shelterwood/savanna, red/white pine thinning, prescribed burns,
and transportation system activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46271
CE
*UPDATED*
Decision
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Fryling Driveway Construction
Planning Status
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The Pere Marquette River corridor from Lower Branch Bridge to Maple Leaf access sites. Activities focus on the
area around Lower Branch, Logmark, and Maple Leaf in Branch Twp.,Mason County.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Sauble River Bridge
Replacement - North Country
Trail
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Remove the existing bridge over the Sauble River and replace it with a Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) material.
Location is the same as the existing bridge on the North Country Trail. Bridge will be 4' wide x 85' long.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47480
*UPDATED*
Location:
Sled Dog Recreation Events
2016-2020
Completed
Actual: 12/14/2015
06/2016
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
W1/2, Section 11, T19N R14W, Sauble Township, Lake County, Michigan.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 10/24/2015
01/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Great Lakes Sled Dog Association and Mid-Union Sled Haulers are proposing to conduct 1-2 events each, on
National Forest lands for the next five (5) years (2016-2020) on the Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47490
Location:
Wood Private Road Permit
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/17/2015
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest has received an application from Michael and Nancy Wood for legal access, year-round use, and
maintenance of an existing road. A special use permit would be issued to the Woods that provides long-term legal
access across National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48384
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The Sweetwater Nonmotorized Winter Trail System located in Sweetwater Township, Section 21-23, 25-28, and
Webber Township, Section 29, 30, and 32, Lake County, Michigan.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Use of two parts of the road would be authorized: SW1/4 SW1/4, Section 30 and SE1/4SW1/4, Section
31, Home Township (T16N R12W), Newaygo County.
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
2016 Wildlife Habitat
Improvement Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/30/2015
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Patrick Laarman
231-723-2211 ext.
3138
plaarman@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve existing openings to provide food and cover for a variety of wildlife species, reduce encroaching tree
saplings, and promote native vegetation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48453
Location:
Ace Communications
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
T23N, R12W, Section 26, Springville Township, Wexford County.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Mark Herberger
231-723-2211
mherberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a new 20-year permit to maintain telephone lines, consisting of underground conduit, wire, and splicing
stations.
Location:
Basin Pipeline, LLC Permit
Reissue
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N,R10W,Sec
19,30; T21N,R11W,Sec 14,21,22,26,29,30; T21N,R12W,Sec 15,16,19-21,27,28,33,34; T22N,R12W,Sec
26,27,35; T23N,R11W,Sec 22,26; T23N,R12W,Sec 23,28,30-33; T21N,R13W,Sec 2,11,25,35. Cherry Grove,
Henderson, South Branch, Slagle, Antioch, Springville Townships, Wexford County; Norman Township(E),
Manistee County, Michigan.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
01/2016
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a 20-year permit to Basin Pipeline, LLC for the purpose of maintaining an existing underground sour gas
pipeline. Project involves maintaining an 8" pipeline, 50' wide, 132' long, and 48" under and along Forest Trail
Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47430
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Actual: 12/17/2015
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
SW1/4, Section 13, T20N R17W, Grant East Township, Mason County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Cadillac Winter Promotions
Groomer Barn Addition
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 11/12/2015
12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Cadillac Winter Promotions, an FS partner who grooms snowmobile trails on FS lands, is requesting an addition to
their existing storage barn, so they can store all their grooming equipment inside.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47635
Location:
Cherryland Electric
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Dickson
Township, T22N R14W, Section 4, Manistee County, Michigan. Dickson Township, T22N R14W, Section 4,
Manistee County, Michigan.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:08/2016
08/2016
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue an expired permit for the maintenance of both buried and overhead electric distribution lines across
National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42712
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R13W,
Sections 4,8,9,15,16; T22N, R14W, Sections 10-12,22,24,28-30. Dickson Township, East and West, Manistee,
Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Double Nickel Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mark Herberger
10/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2016
(231) 723-2211
- Forest products
Scoping Start 01/23/2015
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 02/2016
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Red and jack pine, aspen, and hardwood harvesting; wildlife habitat improvements, including upland opening
maintenance and creation; savanna creation, prescribed burns, and NNIP control; aquatic habitat improvement;
and, road system improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46217
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee, Mason. LEGAL - T22N,
R15W, S 19-36; T22N, R14W, S 28-33; T21N, R16W, S 1, 9-12; T21N, R14W, S 4-9; T21N, R15W, S 1-12,
17-22, 27-34, and T21N, R16W, S 13-16, 21-28, 33-36; T20N, R15W, S 4-5. Brown Township, Dickson
Township, Manistee Township, Norman Township, Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan. Meade
Township, Mason County, Michigan.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County,
T20N R18W sections 35 and 36. Mason County, T20N R18W sections 35 and 36.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/28/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:02/2016
02/2016
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. Grassman wishes to obtain a permit to legally access his private property, using Forest Road 8397 and a short
unnamed driveway. No ground disturbing activities or major vegetation removal will occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47823
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Frontier have purchased ownership of 33 existing poles, already located on Forest Service lands, from Great
Lakes Energy. They wish to have their existing permit amended to include these 33 poles. No ground disturbing
activities will occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46658
Location:
Grasman Property Access
Road Permit
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Frontier Communications Pole
Purchase Amendment
Planning Status
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County,
Meade township, T20N R15W, Section 8. Mason County, Meade township, T20N R15W, Section 8.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Great Lakes Energy
Amendment 2
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 12/03/2015
12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Lake, Manistee, Mason.
LEGAL - Wexford, Manistee, Lake, Mason Counties, Michigan. 44.3 acres in Wexford, Manistee, Lake, and
Mason counties.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/03/2015
- Special use management
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/22/2014
Expected:01/2016
01/2016
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Realignment of existing buried powerline. Existing deteriorated line, 2500' of buried line through wooded area
between 12 Mile Rd and Michael Rd, will be abandoned in place. New buried line will be along Seaman Rd and
Sand Lake Dr.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44480
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
03/2016
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Manistee
County, Eden Township, T21N R14W, Section 19. Manistee County, Eden township, T21N R14W, Section 19.
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:03/2016
Description: Construction of a new buried electrical transmission line along the west side of Irons Road, to be installed via
plowing. The line will provide electrical service to nearby private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48181
Location:
Great Lakes Energy Rebuild
Project. Permit Amendment 3
Mark Herberger
231-723-2211
mherberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Amend permit to combine GL Energy's permits across the Manistee NF and reissue Cadillac Manistee portion for a
30-year term (continued operation of electric distribution lines).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39688
Location:
Great Lakes Energy Irons Road
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R13W,
Section 31. Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan.
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Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
High Bridge North Country Trail - Recreation management
Reroute
Completed
Actual: 09/23/2015
01/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/28/2015
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Mark Herberger
231-723-2211
mherberger@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:
Kidd Private Property Access
Road
Project Contact
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Kidd wish to construct a road across Forest lands to access their private property. They wish to use
an old administrative road for part of the distance, but the last leg will require new construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47633
Location:
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Manistee
County, Dickson township, T22N R13W, Section 26. Manistee County, Dickson township, T22N R13W, Section
26.
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Little River Band of Ottawa
Indians Lake Sturgeon Rearing
Station
- Special use management
CE
Description: Partner with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to support holding ponds for the purpose of rearing Lake
Sturgeon fry. A 2" hose and would lie across 150' of Forest land, with a pump and electric line to provide water
from the Manistee River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47424
*UPDATED*
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Completed
Actual: 11/12/2015
01/2016
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
N1/2 SE1/4, Section 20, T22N R15W, Brown Township, Manistee County. Rainbow Bend Access Site.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Malicke Access
Project Purpose
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2015
Expected:01/2016
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
01/2016
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Approval of use of Level 2 road not open to the public. Use authorized is for access to private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48260
Location:
Martin Marietta Brine Pipeline
Construction
Decision
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - NE Section 23,
T23N, R12W, Michigan Meridian. Wexford County.
- Special use management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/07/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2016
Expected:06/2016
06/2016
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of a new brine pipeline, and construction of a temporary access road to allow equipment to access
the construction site. Removal of a gate that is no longer needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46659
Location:
Martin Marietta Brine Pipeline
Permit Reissue
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County,
Grand Township, T20N, R17W, Sec. 26 and 27. Mason County, Grand Township, T20N, R17W, Sec. 26 and 27.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
04/2016
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of a permit for existing brine pipelines on Forest Service lands on the Manistee/Cadillac district. Lines are
already in place and have been for many years. The current network consists of 7.33 miles and 27.10 acres in
Mason County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46691
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Expected:04/2016
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Various locations on Forest Service land in Mason County.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
North Country Trail Relay
Recreation Event
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 11/17/2015
11/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Manistee, Mason. LEGAL Not Applicable. Race starts on National Forest lands in NE1/4 T23N, R13W, Section 13 at Upper River Trailhead
and follows the North Country Trail south to Bowman Bridge Campground, T18N, R14W, Section 2, Lake County.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:03/2016
05/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
*UPDATED*
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Place filter cloth on eroded stream bank and use a helicopter to place 50-100 trees on the slope. Revegetate after
trees are in place.
Location:
Red Zone Project
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: A running relay race on the North Country Trail from Uppers River Road to Bowman Bridge Campground. Event is
proposed for the second Saturday in June from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2016-2020. All activity takes place on
existing and designated trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47404
Location:
Pine River Stream Bank
Erosion Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
NW1/4 Section 22, T21N R13W, Manistee County, Michigan.
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 12/08/2015
01/2016
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposed activity includes approximately 3,666 acres of thinning of red pine plantations.
Barbara Heidel
231-723-2211
bheidel@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45317
Location:
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Lake. LEGAL T21N,R12W,Sec 2,5; T21N,R10W,Sec 10,17,19,27,29-34; T21N,R11W,Sec 3,4,9-15,22,29,32; T21N,R12W,Sec
25,33,36; T22N,R11W,Sec 5,6,15,16,20-23,26-29,32-35; T22N,R12W,Sec 11; T23N,R11W,Sec23. Lake
County-North Newkirk Township; Wexford County-Cherry Grove, Henderson, South Branch, Boon, Slagle, and
Antioch Townships, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Tippy South
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
06 Freel Private Road Permit
Project
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 12/08/2015
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
01/2016
Richard Corner
231-775-5023-8732
racorner@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T20N, R14W,
Section 36. The Project Area is located along the south bank of the Manistee River in the first mile downstream of
Tippy Dam.
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land management planning
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/20/2015
Expected:01/2016
01/2016
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from the Freel family for legal access, year-round
use and maintenance of an existing user-created route across National Forest System lands on the Tawas
Ranger District (Huron Shores).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47977
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Expected
Implementation
Description: Stabilize banks at heavily eroded sites using a combination of rock, wood, and other native materials. Revegetate
bare soils using native seeds and plants. Design and construct a low maintenance trail system that accesses the
river.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45808
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Planning Status
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From
Lumberman's Monument go S 1.5 miles on Monument to FSR 4101, then east approx. 5.5 miles to the intersection
with Wilber Road then N approx. 1 mile to the unmarked two-track.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
FDR 2145 and FDR 4543 Road
Closure Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Physically close a quarter mile segment of Forest road 2145 and all of Forest road 4543 and remove these roads
from the Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Map published annually identifying roads open to public highway legal
vehicles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44102
Location:
Iosco Exploration Path
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - FR 4543 is located in
Sections 14 & 23, T23N, R8E, Wilbur Township, Iosco County. 2145 is found from Hale, MI travelling 2.5 mile east
on Esmond Road to Iargo Trail and then north .5 mile. 4543 is found from AuSable/Oscoda, Mi travelling 4.25
miles along Old 23 to the project.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Parallel to the north
section line of Section 5, T23N R9E, AuSable Township, Iosco County, Michigan. A 14' clearing limit for a hard
surfaced path south of the River Road right-of-way between Grass Lake Road and Oscoda Schools, 1.5 miles
west of US-23.
Issuance of a New Special Use - Special use management
Authorization for Air Force
Ground Water Monitoring Wells
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2015
CE
Expected:02/2016
02/2016
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use permit to the United States Air Force for a 30-year period
to replace a permit expiring 12/31/2015. 131 ground water monitoring wells are placed as part of a ground water
remediation project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46558
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
04/2016
Description: Approve a hard surface path, 10' tread width and 14' clearing limit, previously approved as the AuSable Township
Sidewalk to Oscoda Schools. The Forest proposes to work with Iosco County to provide a nonmotorized path
parallel to River Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46070
Location:
*UPDATED*
Expected:01/2016
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - T24N R9E Sections 29,
30, 31 & 32, Iosco County, Michigan. From Oscoda, Michigan follow County Road F41 northwesterly
approximately 1 mile to Perimeter Road. Turn west onto Perimeter Road and travel approximately 1 mile to the
project area.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Roy Creek
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Kari Vanderheuel
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
989-739-0728x3026
- Recreation management
Comment Period Public Notice
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
09/30/2015
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41557
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T24N R7E S. 110, 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.
Elizabeth McNichols
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 11/30/2015
01/2016
989-739-0728
- Vegetation management
emcnichols@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Cut oak trees in the Recreation site to remove dead and dying oak trees and prevent spread of oak wilt and thin
red pine. Upto 70 acres will be treated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48009
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Decision
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
South Branch Trail Camp CE
Planning Status
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T24N,
R5E section 11 in the South Branch Trail Camp.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Tuttle Marsh Phragmites
Prescribed Burning
CE
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Paul Thompson
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
989-739-0728
- Vegetation management
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The objective is to reduce the Phragmites infestation in Tuttle Marsh. Phragmites is a non-native invasive grass
species that has strongly established itself in the marsh. Burning Phragmites would reduce seed recruitment and
increase native species.
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Planning Status
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - Township 23
North, Range 8 East, Sections 27 and 28. Tuttle Marsh is located on the Tawas Ranger District of the Huron
National Forest.
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
05 Au Sable River International
Canoe Marathon Recreation
Event
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Huron-Manistee NF received a request to continue to conduct a portion of the Au Sable River Canoe
Marathon on dispersed and designated sites along the river from Grayling to Oscoda, MI over the next five years,
2016 - 2020.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48125
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2015
Expected:02/2016
07/2016
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Iosco, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Sites are along the Au Sable River from Grayling to Oscoda, MI.
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
05 Big Creek Township
Antenna at Luzerne Tower
Project
- Special use management
CE
Description: The HMNF's received a request from Big Creek Township to install an antenna, associated equipment and
improvements at the Luzerne Tower Site located on the Mio Ranger District, NW¼NW¼, Section 5, T25N, R1E,
Big Ck Twp, Oscoda Cnty, MI.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47974
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
Completed
Actual: 11/30/2015
11/2015
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Luzerne
MI go south on CR 490, old 144, approx. 5 - 6 miles to the intersection with FSR 4154 then north on FSR4154 to
the end of the road.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
05 Callewaert Forest Road Use
Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/17/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Tom Callewaert for legal access, year-round
use and maintenance of Forest Service Roads (FSR) 4444 and 4445 across National Forest System lands on the
Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48094
Location:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. from Mio, MI go
S on M-33 2 miles, then W on Boerner Rd 1 mile, then W on FSR 4444 about 844 ft., then N on FSR 4445 5437
ft. to private property.
05 MDOT Environmental Sensor - Special use management
Station Project
Completed
Actual: 11/12/2015
11/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The HMNF's received a request from the Michigan Department of Transportation to install an Environmental
Sensor Station in the SW corner of the intersection of M-33 and the southern route of Loon Lake Road (CR 486)
on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47976
Location:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Mio, MI go
south on M-33 approx. 10 miles to the south intersection with CR 486, SW corner of intersection.
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
05 Mack Lake Homeowners
Association Brush Disposal
Area Project
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received a request from the Mack Lake Homeowners Association to use
and maintain an existing brush disposal site located on NFS lands on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47979
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/20/2015
Expected:01/2016
01/2016
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Mio, MI,
go S 6 miles on M-33 to Curtisville Rd. then E 1 mile to Hoy Rd (FSR 4457), then S approx. one-third mile to the
entrance road.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Fairview Red Pine HFRA
Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Antoine Bonner
04/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2016
989-826-3252 ext
- Forest products
Scoping Start 03/05/2015
3306
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
antoinebonner@fs.fed.u
(other than forest products)
Notice 01/2016
s
- Fuels management
Description: Thin ~1800 acres of red pine and perform ~467 acres of timber stand improvement. Create ~54 acres of oak/pine
barrens. Prescribe burn ~163 acres. Maintain ~64 acres of wildlife openings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45947
Location:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Oscoda. LEGAL - T27N, R4E, S
7,8,9,16,17,22,23,24,25,26,27,34,35 and T27N, R5E, S 30, 31. NFS lands east of the town of Fairview, Michigan
and north and south of Highway M-72.
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Mio / Harrisville - Verizon Fiber
Optics Telecommunication
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
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:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
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.
Patricia Thompson
Mio/Harrisville - Verizon Copper - Special use management
N/A
On Hold
N/A
Wire Telecommunication
989-826-3252
Authorization Reissuance
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Allow the continued use and maintenance of existing National Forest System land rights-of-way (ROW) for buried
CE
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:
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
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, R56E, & 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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Warbler Road KW Project
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Steve Goldman
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 12/15/2015
12/2015
989-826-3252
- Forest products
sgoldman@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Conduct 338 acres high intensity and 1609 acres low/moderate intensity prescribed burning. Approve a 3,806 acre
Maximum Manageable Area for prescribed burning. Site prep/plant 283 acres Kirtland's warbler habitat. Create 78
acres pine barrens.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46462
Location:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - T25N, R3E, Sections:
3,4,5,8,9,10. T26N, R3E, Sections: 27,28,29,32,33,34. National Forest System lands north of Mack Lake and
south of Cauchy Road, between Fowler Road to the east and Eggleston Road to the west.
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status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
01/01/2016 05:45 am MT
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Huron-Manistee National Forest