Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015
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, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Outfitter/Guide Special Use
Authorizations
Issuance/Reissuance
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 12/16/2014
Project Contact
01/2015
CE
Kristen Thrall
231-775-5023 ext
8756
kthrall@fs.fed.us
Description: During the next ten years about 47 fishing guide permits and 20 canoe livery permits will expire. The proposed
action is to issue authorizations for a new term to replace existing or expired authorizations when only changes are
administrative.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45085
Location:
UNIT - Huron-Manistee National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Alcona, Iosco,
Lake, Manistee, Mason, Muskegon, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Au Sable River in Oscoda, Alcona & Iosco
Counties, Little Manistee River in Lake, Mason and Manistee Counties., Manistee River & Pine Rivers in Manistee
& Wexford Co., White River in Muskegon Co.
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
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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
On Hold
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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
North Country National Scenic
Trail Mountain Bike Challenge
- Special use management
Cancelled
Project Contact
N/A
CE
N/A
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Rick Plite of Krisscross Events has applied for a special use permit to hold a scenic mountain bike challenge
beginning in Mesick and ending in Baldwin, Michigan. The route includes portions of the North Country Trail open
to bikes and county roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45340
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Bigelow-Newaygo Project
EA
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R9 - Eastern Region
Mark Herberger
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
231-723-2211 ext3109
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 03/20/2014
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
- Vegetation management
Notice 01/2015
(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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District, Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY Lake, Manistee, Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The North Country Trail from Marilla Trailhead to Dilling Road
Access and from Udell Trailhead to Bowman Lake Trailhead. When not riding on the trail the route will use county
roads.
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)
Consumer's Energy Private
Road Permit Reissuance
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
Completed
Actual: 12/08/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
CE
Katie Nelson
231-745-4631
katienelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Consumer's Energy has a private road special use permit to access one of their facilities that will expire 12/31/14.
There is a continued need for access and they have requested a new 20-year permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45243
Location:
Reid 20-Year Private Road
Permit
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The road is located in section 3 of Webber Township, Lake County, Michigan.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 10/31/2014
10/2014
CE
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use private road permit to the Reids for use of an unclassified forest road to access their private
property. The road is approximately 1,280 feet long. No other reasonable means of access to their property
exists.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44981
Location:
Sweetwater Non-Motorized
Winter Trail
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Montcalm. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The road is located in the N1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4, Section 10, Reynolds Township, Montcalm County,
Michigan.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/04/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
02/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Switzer 20-Year Private Road
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 07/14/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
CE
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:
Wheatlake/DeYoung
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.
- Land ownership management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Land-for-Land Exchange
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
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.
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
In Progress:
Expected:01/2015
231-723-2211 x3121
- Forest products
Objection Period Legal Notice
mmcqueen@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
10/09/2014
(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:
Buchanan Private Road Permit
CE
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
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 12/05/2014
12/2014
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new 20-year permit to use and maintain an existing road to allow access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43924
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R15W,
SE1/4, SW1/4 of Section 23. Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Caberfae Sled Dog Race
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Two day sled dog event on a couple of FS roads near Caberfae.
Location:
Cherryland Electric
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Caberfae Area, Wexford County, Michigan.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
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:
Eddington Creek Head-cut
Repair
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/14/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
01/2015
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.
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
Expected:01/2015
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.
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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:01/2015
Project Contact
01/2015
CE
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211x3105
cfrederick@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:01/2015
01/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am 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
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
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:
Red Zone Project
EA
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.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 07/28/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
10/2015
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:
Stephen Ballard Private
Property Access Road
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.
- Special use management
- Road management
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
01/2015
Katie Nelson
909-382-2812
klnelson@fs.fed.us
Description: A permit for a 12 x 12 section of road on FS land necessary to access private land. The road is already in place
and has been for a number of years. No ground disturbing activities are proposed other than routine road
maintenance and snowplowing.
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
Actual: 12/16/2014
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R14W,
SE1/4 SW1/4 NW1/4 Section 4. The road is located in Dickson township, Manistee County.
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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
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/19/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
04/2015
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:04/2015
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
Air Force - PFOA/PFOS
Remediation 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.
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 10/15/2014
11/2014
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide a special use permit authorizing the Air Force and contractors to operate a ground water remediation
facility involving a water pipeline and an infiltration trench on National Forest System lands within an area of
groundwater contamination.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44106
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Part of the South 1/2 of
Section 30 T24N R9E, Oscoda Township, Iosco County, Michigan. The project is south of the former Wurtsmith Air
Force Base runways and north of the Clark's Marsh area.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Charles and Gaetane Watson
Private Road Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
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:
Emerson Pit Operations Plan
Project Contact
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.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
Expected:01/2015
04/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
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.
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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
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 06/09/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
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:
Iosco Exploration Path
CE
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.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:02/2015
05/2015
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@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:
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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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Michael D. Rose Private Road
Special Use Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
CE
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@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:
Pine River KW Opening
Maintenance Project
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
CE
Actual: 10/20/2014
11/2014
Paul Thompson
989-739-0728
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve habitat for Kirtland's warblers by maintaining openings utilizing powered hand tools such as chainsaws
and/or brush saws, and/or a tractor with brush hog mower to return these small areas to an open condition. Treat
3000 acres in 7 locations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45403
Location:
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UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T25N R7E
Sections 14,15,23,33 and T24N R7E Sections 2,3,11, Iosco And Alcona Counties, Michigan Meridian. From
Glennie follow M65 south 6 miles to Bissonette Road. East on Bissonette Road 4 miles to Pine River Road. North
on Pine River Road 2 miles to the east edge of multiple project locations.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Roy Creek
EA
Project Purpose
CE
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Kari Vanderheuel
08/2015
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:06/2015
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 03/2015
- 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
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.
Paul Thompson
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Wilbur Creek Trail Bridge
Replacement
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:01/2015
CE
Project Contact
06/2015
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
Briggs and Bridge KW and
Hazardous Fuels Project
EA
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R9 - Eastern Region
Karlis Lazda
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
989-826-3252
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
klazda@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
11/19/2014
(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Fuels management
Notice 02/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am 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.
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
*NEW LISTING*
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
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
989-826-3252 ext
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
3306
- Vegetation management
antoinebonner@fs.fed.u
(other than forest products)
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.
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
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/18/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
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:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - SESWNE, SWSWNE, section
7, T25N, R2E, Michigan Meridian. Oscoda County, Big Creek Township. Luzerne, Michigan.
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:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
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.
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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
Mio/Harrisville - Verizon Copper - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Wire Telecommunication
989-826-3252
Authorization Reissuance
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description:
CE
Allow the continued use and maintenance of existing National Forest System land rights-of-way (ROW) for buried
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:
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.
Antoine Bonner
Old Runway Red Pine and Alder - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 11/12/2014
12/2014
CE
989-826-3252 ext
- Forest products
3306
- Vegetation management
CE
antoinebonner@fs.fed.u
(other than forest products)
s
- Fuels management
Description: This project will thin approximately 30 acres of red pine and improve 63 acres of alder for wildlife habitat.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44069
Location:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
red pine stand is in Crawford County, just north of Sunrise Road. Alder units are in Oscoda County at the end of
FSR 3047 and also at the junction of Meadows M33 Trail and Deyarmond Valley Road.
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Reissuance of the Enbridge
Energy, Limited Partnership
Special Use Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests, received a request from Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue
their use, occupancy, and maintenance of a pipeline and right-of-way across National Forest System lands
located on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40331
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
Completed
Actual: 12/10/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - In portions of Sections 3, 10, 15,
22, 23, and 35, T26N, R1E, and Sections 2, 11, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 35 in T25N, R1E, Big Creek Township,
Oscoda County Michigan. From the intersection of M-72 and Co Rd 489 go west approximately 1.5 miles to the 60
foot pipeline right-of-way, then N or S from there.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
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