Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
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)
Horseback Riding Recreation
Events - Mio, Harrisville and
Tawas Ranger Districts
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/23/2015
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District, Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford,
Iosco, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Michigan Shore to Shore Horseback Riding Trail can be accessed
from trail camps known as Luzerne, McKinley, South Branch and River Road Trail Camps. Follow the signs south
from Luzerne on CR490.
- 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:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: W. Gastfield, Shore to Shore Trail Rides LTD, and the Michigan Trail Riders Association have each made
application to hold recreation events for multiple dates, May-September for the next 5 years on the Michigan
Shore to Shore Horseback Riding Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46538
Location:
Mio/Harrisville/Tawas MichCon Consolidation and
Reissuance of Gas Pipeline
Authorization
Project Contact
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
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R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Basswood Drive ORV Damage
Restoration Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Purpose
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Diane Walker
05/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
231-745-4631
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 02/02/2015
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Address illegal ORV use off of Basswood Drive and 58th Street by closing the play area to motorized vehicles and
restoring the site. Because of the size of the area, the restoration and closure of the area would take place over
several years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46225
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Basswood Drive and 58th Street in section 9, Brooks Township, Newaygo County.
Mark Herberger
06/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:06/2015
231-723-2211 ext3109
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Comment Period Public Notice
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
03/12/2015
- 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
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Decision
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Bigelow-Newaygo Project
Planning Status
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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Carr Private Road Permit
Project Purpose
- Special use management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
R9 - Eastern Region
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oceana. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The road is located in the SE¼ SW¼, section 32, T13N, R16W, Otto Township, Oceana, Michigan.
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.
Diane Walker
06/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
231-745-4631
- Special area management
Scoping Start 03/25/2015
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Description: Remove and replace the approximately 300 foot long wetlands boardwalk on the self-guided wildflower hiking trail
in the existing location. The new boardwalk would be constructed of wood and have handrails and a
viewing/resting area about mid-point.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46534
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2015
Project Contact
Kristopher Kovar
09/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
231-745-4631
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 02/09/2015
kkovar@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 05/2015
- 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
Location:
Loda Lake Wildflower
Sanctuary Boardwalk Removal
and Replacement Project
Expected
Implementation
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Lynn Carr for legal access, year-round use,
and maintenance of an existing, gated road. The road right-of-way is approximately 1,320 feet x 12 feet wide or
.36 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46665
Location:
Chase Red Pine Fuels Project
Decision
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary, a 72-acre contiguous block of National Forest System lands, is
located in north central Newaygo County in section 2 of Lincoln Twp and section 35 of Merrill Twp.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Marciniak Private Road Special
Use Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. NW1/4, Section 15, T14N, R13W (Lincoln Township), Newaygo County, Michigan. The proposed
permit measures approximately 3,300 feet in length x 12 feet wide or .91 acres.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2015
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - NE1/4 of
section 23, T15N R11W, Norwich Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Hungerford Communication Site.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: Bret Seely and Julie Sullivan, have submitted an application for a private road special use permit for legal access,
year-round use, and maintenance of an existing road. The road is ~965 feet x 12 feet or .27 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46619
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Katie Nelson
909-382-2812
klnelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of a new backup generator at Hungerford Communication Site. The generator will be located on a
cement pad adjacent to the existing tower and equipment building, with a 60 gallon fuel tank located underneath.
Connections will be buried
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46636
Location:
Seely Private Road Special Use
Permit
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Marciniak have submitted an application to use an unclassified Forest Service Road to access their
private property. No other access exists.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46709
Location:
Mentor Partners Hungerford
Generator Installation
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The road was previously certified as Sweeter Road but was abandoned on May 21, 2014 by the
Muskegon County Road Commission. The road is located in the SW¼ SW¼ NE¼, section 20, T11N, R15W,
Cedar Creek.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Sweetwater Non-Motorized
Winter Trail
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
Expected:03/2015
Project Contact
03/2015
EA
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: To provide a safe environment for permitted dog sled events the Forest Service proposes to close several Forest
Service roads to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles, in an area between US 10 and Wingleton Road from
December 1 through March 31.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45339
Location:
Switzer 20-Year Private Road
Permit
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Sweetwater Township, Sections 21,22,23,24,25,26 and 27,and Webber Township, Sections 29, 30 and 32, Lake
County.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/16/2015
01/2015
CE
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use private road permit to Mr. Switzer for use of an unclassified forest road. The length of the road
is approximately 2,400 feet. The permit will allow him to maintain the road. No other reasonable means of access
exist.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44982
Location:
US Geological Service Stream
Gauge Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The road is located in the E1/2, Section 1, Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/09/2015
03/2015
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: US Geological Service's (USGS)special use permit for an unmanned stream gauge on the Little Muskegon River
will expire on 12/31/14. USGS would like to continue to use this location and has requested a new 20-year special
use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45512
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 14, T12N,R11W (Croton Township), Newaygo County.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
USA Merrill 1-18A Production
Facility Construction
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/02/2015
Expected:04/2015
09/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: OIL Energy Inc. has filed an amendment to their Surface Use Plan of Operations to construct a tank battery,
treater, flow lines, and access road to collect and market their product from the Merrill 1-18A well.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46224
Location:
Wheatlake/DeYoung
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The proposed location is adjacent to the well pad which is located in the SE1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4 Section
18, Merrill Township, Newaygo County.
- Land ownership management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Land-for-Land Exchange
Location:
Wright Private Road Permit
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Duane and Laurie Wright for legal access,
year-round use, and maintenance of an existing, gated road. The road right-of-way is approximately 2,640 feet x
12 feet wide or .72 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46667
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
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.
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oceana. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The road is located in the E½ SW¼, section 32, T13N, R16W, Otto Township, Oceana, Michigan.
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)
Ace Communications
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a new 20-year permit to maintain telephone lines, consisting of underground conduit, wire, and splicing
stations.
Location:
Black Locust Fuelwood EA
EA
Matthew McQueen
01/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
231-723-2211 x3121
- Forest products
mmcqueen@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Convert two black locust stands (19 acres total) to upland openings. Treat black locust with a combination of
herbicide and firewood cutting. After the trees are removed the openings would be planted and maintained with
prescribed fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43807
Location:
Cherryland Electric
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.
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - T23N, R12W,
Sections 25 and 26. Springville Township, Wexford County, Michigan.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm 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)
Chesapeake Media 1, LLC
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: 03/24/2015
04/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - part of the NW
1/4, Section 25, T22N, R12W, Slagle Township, Wexford County, Michigan. Harrietta Communication Site.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/12/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
*NEW LISTING*
09/2015
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R13W,
Section 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22, 23, Dickson Township; and T23N, R13W, Section 24-26, 35, 36, Marilla
Township, Manistee County, Michigan. Dickson and Marilla Townships, Manistee County, Michigan.
Mark Herberger
09/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:07/2015
(231) 723-2211
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 01/23/2015
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 04/2015
- 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
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Expected:04/2015
Description: A hike on the North Country National Scenic Hiking Trail and the Manistee River Trail for the next two (2) years
(2015-2016) on the Cadillac/Manistee RD.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46272
Location:
Double Nickel Project
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Change of ownership and extending the term of lease for communication site at Harrietta.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46308
Location:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Extreme Hike
Project Contact
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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Eddington Creek Head-cut
Repair
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
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 01/16/2015
Project Contact
01/2015
CE
Chris Riley
(231) 723-2211-3122
criley01@fs.fed.us
Description: The face of head-cuts would be shaped smooth using handtools and covered with coir fabric mesh staked into
place. Eroded pine would be used as a source of material to provide soil stability, grade control, and energy
dissipation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45796
Location:
Frontier Communications Pole
Purchase Amendment
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T23N, R13W,
Section 26. Eddington Creek is a high quality cold-water trout stream that flows directly into the Manistee River
about one mile downstream of Hodenpyle Dam.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
Fun Promotions 10K & 15K
Running Event
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 03/25/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2015
07/2015
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: A trail running event on the day prior to an associated mountain bike event. The event would be capped at no
more than 200 participants. There would be no ground disturbance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46549
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Katie Nelson
909-382-2812
klnelson@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R15W,
Section 25. Big M Trail System in Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan.
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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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/24/2012
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
05/2015
CE
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 Rebuild
Project. Permit Amendment 3
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/22/2014
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
CE
Katie Nelson
231-7454631 ext 3138
klnelson@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:
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R13W,
Section 31. Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan.
High Bridge North Country Trail - Recreation management
Reroute
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Christopher Frederick
231-745-4631x3138
cfrederick@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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Irrigation Storage Pond
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Cancelled
Project Contact
N/A
N/A
CE
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 5 year permit to John Urka for the purpose of a storage pond for irrigation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43936
Location:
Nummerdor Driveway
Construction
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R14W,
S1/2, N1/2, NW1/4, NE1/4 of Section 11. Dickson Township(West), Manistee County, Michigan.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Gregory and Donna Nummerdor wish to build a new driveway to access their private property on Pine Lake. They
must cross approximately 150 feet of Forest Service land.This access road will be new construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46657
Location:
Red Zone Project
EA
Katie Nelson
909-382-2812
klnelson@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Manistee
County, T21N R14W, Section 21. Manistee County, T21N R14W, Section 21.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 07/28/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2015
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
Barbara Heidel
231-723-2211
bheidel@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed activity includes approximately 3,666 acres of thinning of red pine plantations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45317
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
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
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/19/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2015
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
Richard Corner
231-775-5023-8732
racorner@fs.fed.us
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.
Location:
Upper River Road Trailhead for
the North Country Trail
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.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 10/24/2014
04/2015
CE
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand the trailhead parking area to accommodate 20 vehicles. Project work would include removing some trees,
grading the area and may include adding gravel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43933
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
2015 Pine River Bank
Stabilization Project
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R13W,
SE1/4, NW1/4 of Section 22. Dickson Township(East), Manistee County, Michigan.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
Paul Thompson
989-739-0728 x 3028
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes creation of fish structures and stream bank stabilization of up to twenty sites along the Pine
River in Alcona County, Michigan. Stabilization of the erosion sites would reduce sediment delivery and improve
aquatic habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46369
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - T25N, R8E, Section 7,
8, and 9. Buhl Dam to Cruzin Road.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Colleen Kollmeyer
231-775-5023 X8764
ckollmeyer@fs.fed.us
Alcona Canoe Livery Special
Use Authorization Renewal for
Storage Yard Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issue new authorizations for 5-year periods to the Alcona Canoe Rental for a stockpile/storage yard on National
Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46571
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
AuSable River Aquatic
Ecosystem Restoration Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:05/2015
09/2015
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Section 13
T25N R5E, Alcona County, Michigan. From Glennie follow Bamfield Road westerly 4 miles to Alcona Canoe
Livery.
Paul Thompson
06/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
989-739-0728
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 03/04/2015
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
Description: Placement of approximately 225 trees per acre along a ten mile stretch of the AuSable River. Multiple trees (5-15)
will be used to create debris jams along the river banks to created aquatic habitat. Trees would be anchored in
place along the river.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46357
Location:
Charles and Gaetane Watson
Private Road Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2015
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T25N R5E,
Sections 14, 23, 26, 34 and 35; T24N R5E, Sections 1, 2, 12 and 13. Along the Au Sable river between Alcona
Dam and Loud Pond.
- Special use management
- Road management
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/09/2015
04/2015
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 20-year private road special use permit to the Watson's for access and maintenance of an existing road
across National Forest System lands. This road is currently under permit to a neighboring landowner. This permit
would be concurrent.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45978
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From
Monument Road, take Brownell Road (4510)east approximately 2.5miles to the access road on the west side of
4510.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Emerson Pit Operations Plan
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a stockpile permit to the Alcona County Road Commission for a 5 year period to temporarily store
mineral materials removed and processed from the Emerson Gravel Pit on Kimberlin Road. Minerals are State
owned and a Lease is to be issued.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44584
Location:
FDR 2145 and FDR 4543 Road
Closure Project
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - Section 12 of T25N
R6E, Michigan Meridian. From Glennie travel 4.5 miles east on County Road F30 to Kimberlin Road. Turn north
and travel for approximately 1 mile to the Emerson Pit location on the west side of the road.
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 06/09/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2015
Expected:08/2015
09/2015
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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - 2145 is located in
Section 18 of T23N R6E Plainfield Township Iosco County. 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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Iosco Exploration Path
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
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:
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
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
Michael D. Rose Private Road
Special Use Permit
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
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.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
CE
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
Colleen Kollmeyer
231-775-5023 X8764
ckollmeyer@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 is a separate authorization from an existing neighbor authorization and involves existing gates on
Forest Road 2161.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43328
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Sections 1, 12 & 13
T24N R5E and Section 18 T24N R6E, Iosco County Plainfield and Oscoda Townships, Michigan Meridian. From
Bissonette Road west of M65 approximately 5 miles to the Link Ranch Property access road. The permit road is
beyond the gated private property and along the ITC Powerline right of way.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Roy Creek
EA
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kari Vanderheuel
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:07/2015
09/2015
989-739-0728x3026
- Recreation management
Notice of Initiation 09/11/2014
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Comment Period Public
- Forest products
Notice 04/2015
- 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
Location:
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.
Colleen Kollmeyer
231-775-5023 X8764
ckollmeyer@fs.fed.us
The Iosco County Stockpile
Permit Special Use
Authorization Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Iosco County Road Commission has requested the continued use of the retired gravel pit near Five Channels
Bridge for the stockpile of sand to be used for County road projects. This stockpile of sand was generated from
the M65 bridge project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46607
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:05/2015
11/2015
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - SE¼ SW¼, Section 14,
T24N, R6E, Iosco County, Michigan. From Glennie, Michigan follow M65 south approximately 6 miles to the
stockpile access road gate on the west side of the road.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Tour de Lumberjack Bike Event
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Purpose
CE
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/02/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
08/2015
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Northeast Ride Developers has made application with the Forest Service for a special use permit to host two
simultaneous road bicycling tour events on portions of FS roads. The first bike event; 39-miles, the second would
be 77 miles in length.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46350
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T22N,
R6 and R7 East. T23N, R6 and R7 East.
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:
Wilbur Creek Trail Bridge
Replacement
Decision
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Tuttle Marsh Phragmites
Prescribed Burning
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.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 02/09/2015
CE
08/2015
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: The existing bridge spans Wilbur Creek and is part of the Michigan Shore to Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking
Trail and is 36 years old. Replacement plans involve treated wood and design will meet Forest Service Horse Trail
Bridge standards.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44090
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - Section 16 of T25N
R5E, Curtis Township, Alcona County Michigan. From Curtisville, Michigan this project is approximately 1/4 mile
east on Bamfield Road and then 1/4 mile north along the Horseback Riding Trail.
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
05 - Chamberlain Forest
Service Road Use
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 01/07/2015
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From the
intersection of M-72/33 and McKinley Rd go east on McKinley approx. 1.25 miles to FSR 4306 aka Wilcox Road.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
08/2015
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From the
intersection of M33 and M72 go east on South River Road approx 0.5 mile to the Wolf Creek Trailhead.
Karlis Lazda
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
989-826-3252
- Forest products
klazda@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Clearcut and plant 583 acres of KW habitat,thin 1779 acres of red pine, prescribe burn 606 acres for fuels
reduction,construct 380 acres of fuelbreaks,create 151 acres & maintain 137 acres of wildlife openings, close
1.9 miles of Forest roads
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43303
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Expected:07/2015
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from the Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce to
conduct a 5k walk/run event for the next five years (2015-2019) on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46111
Location:
Briggs and Bridge KW and
Hazardous Fuels Project
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Shelley and Kenneth Chamberlain for legal
access, Year-round use and maintenance of an existing FDR 4306 aka Wilcox Rd off of McKinley Rd on the Mio
Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46110
Location:
05 Rec Event - Oscoda County
Riverfest Event
Project Contact
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
project is located on the Mio Ranger District. It spans east from Chase Bridge Rd to M-33 and south from M-72
to the Huron-Manistee National Forests boundary.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Fairview Red Pine HFRA
Project
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Antoine Bonner
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
989-826-3252 ext
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 03/05/2015
3306
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
antoinebonner@fs.fed.u
(other than forest products)
Notice 11/2015
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:
Gardner Land-for-Land
Exchange
Planning Status
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.
- Land ownership management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
EA
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Land-for-Land Exchange
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42945
Location:
Koralewsi Private Road
Authorization
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - SESWNE, SWSWNE, section
7, T25N, R2E, Michigan Meridian. Oscoda County, Big Creek Township. Luzerne, Michigan.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
04/2015
Colleen Kollmeyer
231-775-5023 X8764
ckollmeyer@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee NF's received an application from Michael and Jennifer Koralewski for legal access, yearround use and maintenance of an existing user-created route located off County Road 489.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46671
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Expected:04/2015
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Part of the NWSW, T26N, R1E,
Section 2. Oscoda County, Big Creek Township, Section 2.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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:
Warbler Road KW Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Steve Goldman
10/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:09/2015
989-826-3252
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
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
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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.
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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