Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015
Hiawatha 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
Hiawatha National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Bass Boot
EA
Project Contact
Brenda Rebitzke
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2015
09/2015
906-474-6442 ext. 117
- Forest products
Scoping Start 01/17/2014
brebitzke@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 08/2015
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: Project involves vegetation management, wildlife habitat improvement, and fuels management.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42995
Location:
UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District, Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan.
COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Alger, Delta. LEGAL - T 44 N, R 17 W. T 44 N, R 17 W.
Cloverland Electric Cooperative - Special use management
Special Use Permit Amendment
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 10/15/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 08/2015
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
Robert West
906-643-7900
robertwest@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit Amendment for the construction of three new underground lines and the adoption of a new
Operation and Maintenance Plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40849
Location:
East Red Pine 3
EA
Marjorie Allmaras
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
906-643-7900
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 07/18/2014
mallmaras@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Description: Commercial thin 3,704 ac. of red pine. Under plant white pine on 1,205 ac. Underburn 410 ac. of red pine stands.
Construct about 1.4 mi. of new roads. Reinforce 15 existing road closures.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34243
Location:
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UNIT - Manistique Ranger District, St. Ignace Ranger District, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac. LEGAL - Not Applicable. St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, and
Manistique Ranger Districts.
UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa,
Mackinac. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Throughout the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Hiawatha National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Enbridge 1359 Site and Road
Construction
- Special use management
Completed
Project Contact
Actual: 06/30/2015
07/2015
CE
Scott Maki
906-474-6442 x134
smaki@fs.fed.us
Description: Within existing corridor, Enbridge Energy LP proposes to exacavate section of pipeline to install emergency flow
restriction device, install valve control building and communication pole with gravel and fence around, and
construct gravel access road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44866
Location:
UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL
- T 41 N, R 21 W, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 15. Northeast of Rapid River, Michigan, on the east side of County
Road 509.
Brenda Rebitzke
906-474-6442
brebitzke@fs.fed.us
Michigan Department Of
Transportation Ogontz River
Bridge Replacement
- Special use management
CE
Description: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to install a temporary road and bridge for US Highway 2 traffic,
while replacing the existing bridge on Highway 2 crossing the Ogontz River. ** NEPA analysis completed by
MDOT. Action will proceed. **
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44880
Location:
Nahma Multi-Use Trail
Construction
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL
- T 41 N, R 20 W, Section 34. The project area is approximately 8 miles east of Rapid River, Michigan, at US
Highway 2 and the Ogontz River.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2015
Expected:09/2015
CE
09/2015
Anne Okonek
906-474-6442 ext. 119
aokonek@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct approximately 3 miles of multi-use trail (both motorized and non-motorized use) between Nahma
Junction and the community of Nahma to improve year-round recreational opportunities.
Location:
Hiawatha National Forest
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UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL
- T 40 N, R 19 W, Sections 6, 7, 17, 20. From US Highway 2 (T 40 N, R 19 W, Section 6) at Nahma Junction
travelling south along FH-13 to Nahma (T 40 N, R 19 W, Section 20).
Manistique Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R9 - Eastern Region
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Manistique Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2015 Recreation Residence
Improvements
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2015
Expected:08/2015
Project Contact
08/2015
CE
Brenda Rebitzke
906-474-6442
brebitzke@fs.fed.us
Description: Recreation residence improvements to include: Crooked Lake Lot 18 porch addition, Crooked Lake Lot 2 dock
addition, Sturgeon River Lot 5 power pole installation, and Steuben Lake Lot 7 dock & shed replacement, fence &
dock installation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47341
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Crooked Lake Lot 2 Dock
Addition
UNIT - Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Crooked Lake, Sturgeon River, and Steuben Lake.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Brenda Rebitzke
906-474-6442
brebitzke@fs.fed.us
Description: Permit holder would rebuild the existing dock at their recreation residence and also build a new section of dock. **
Project marked as 'Cancelled,' but analysis will proceed under Project name: "2015 Recreation Residence
Improvements"
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46702
Location:
UNIT - Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft. LEGAL - Township 44 North,
Range 17 West. Crooked Lake Lot 2.
Brenda Rebitzke
906-474-6442
brebitzke@fs.fed.us
Sturgeon River Lot 5
Recreation Residence Power
Pole Installation
- Recreation management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Permittee would install a power pole at recreation residence so electric lines could be removed from trees. **
Project marked as 'Cancelled,' but analysis for proposed action will proceed under Project: "2015 Recreation
Residence Improvements" **
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46703
Location:
Hiawatha National Forest
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Cancelled
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft. LEGAL - Township 41 North,
Range 19 West, Section 3. Sturgeon River Lot 5.
Munising Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R9 - Eastern Region
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Munising Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Au Train River Parking Area
EA
- Recreation management
- Road management
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
Anne Okonek
906-474-6442 ext. 119
aokonek@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of a 20 vehicle parking lot near the AuTrain River take out point on AuTrain/Forest Lake Road. **
Project marked as 'Cancelled.' Additional data necessary prior to proposal development. **
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40371
Location:
Au Train Township Ballfield
Special Use Permit Renewal
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T47N R20W Section 32.
Near the Doucette Bridge over the AuTrain River on the AuTrain/Forest Lake Road.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/30/2015
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Rebecca Cain
906-387-2512
rcain@fs.fed.us
Description: The Au Train Township Board is requesting a renewal of their special use permit to use the baseball diamond on
the Hiawatha National Forest. The activity has been permitted since 1977.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46975
Location:
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - Township 47 North, Range
20 West, Section 31. Township 47 North, Range 20 West, Section 31.
Mark Bender
906-387-2512
markbender@fs.fed.us
Blythefield Hills Baptist Church
Youth Group Trip (Special Use
Permit)
- Special use management
CE
Description: Youth group to hike and bike on Hiawatha National Forest trails every other year under special use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46786
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Brownie Number 10 Cabin
Removal
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/29/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Alger. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Valley Spur Trail, Bruno's Run Trail, Grand Island.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/12/2015
CE
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
Eric Drake
906-428-5800
ericdrake@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal by owner of a private structure and improvements from NFS lands on Grand Island and restoration of
disturbed areas upon termination of recreation residence special use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46626
Location:
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UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T 47 N, R 19 W, Section 22.
Grand Island, Michigan.
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Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Munising Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Delta County EMS Radio
Repeater Install on FS Tower
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/29/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Brenda Rebitzke
906-474-6442
brebitzke@fs.fed.us
Description: Delta County EMS requests to install a repeater on the Hiawatha National Forest Tie Hill tower to assist with
emergency response.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46977
Location:
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range
19 West, Section 25. Township 44 North, Range 19 West, Section 25.
Anne Okonek
906-474-6442 ext. 119
aokonek@fs.fed.us
Dukes Snowmobile Trail
- Recreation management
CE
Description: This project will construct and designate a new state groomed snowmobile trail that connects Trail 8 and Trail 417.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40375
Location:
Moccasin Lake Lot 2 Septic
Replacement
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2014
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Marquette. LEGAL - T46N R23W Section 14,
23, 27, and 35; T45N R23W Section 2. Forest Roads 2918 and 2915 in the Dukes Experimental Forest and the
abandoned rail road grade north and south of M-94 near Dukes.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/29/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Permit holder would replace the failing septic system at their recreation residence.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46979
Location:
Valley Spur Trailhead
Improvements
Rebecca Cain
906-387-2512
rcain@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - Township 44 North, Range
19 West, Section 1. Moccasin Lake Lot 2.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
CE
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
Anne Okonek
906-474-6442 ext. 119
aokonek@fs.fed.us
Description: The project consists of expansion of the parking lot at Valley Spur Trailhead, construction of a garage to house ski
trail grooming equipment, installing a yurt, replacing toilet building.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40379
Location:
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UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T46N R19W Section 20.
Valley Spur trailhead is 8 miles southwest of Munising, MI.
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Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Rapid River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Rapid River Cross Country Ski
Trailhead Improvements
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2015
Expected:09/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
CE
Anne Okonek
906-474-6442 ext. 119
aokonek@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would increase the size of the existing ski trailhead parking lot and would involve installation of a
storage building for trail grooming equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46700
Location:
Hiawatha National Forest
UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Township 42 North, Range
21 West, Section 19. Rapid River Cross Country Ski Trailhead.
R9 - Eastern Region
Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Raco Natural Resource
Management
EA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2016
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
Stephen Sjogren
906-643-7900x134
ssjogren@fs.fed.us
Description: Manage natural resources to restore ecological conditions of a fire-dependent sand-plain. Adaptive management
will be used to harvest and regenerate trees, manage fuels and improve habitat for fire-adapted species like
Kirtland's warbler.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45336
Location:
Smithers RAPRA Special Use
Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Raco Sand Plains area in north central part of the Eastern Administrative Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2014
EA
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Nicole Molitor
906-428-5835
nicolegmolitor@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Proposed activities include reissuance of a 20-year SUP for use of the abandoned National Guard air base in
Raco, Michigan (Raco Airbase). The existing permit was put in place on October 4, 1996, and expires on October
4, 2016.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45228
Location:
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UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - Township (T)
46N, Range (R) 4W, Section 26. The site is an abandoned National Guard airbase in Raco, Michigan along
Highway 28, approximately 18 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie. The site has been used for vehicle testing under
permit since 1972.
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Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
St. Ignace Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
East Lake Road Reconstruction - Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/05/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2015
Expected:11/2015
Project Contact
12/2015
Nicole Molitor
906-428-5835
nicolegmolitor@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The primary purpose of this project is to provide safe, more reliable access along East Lake Road while
maintaining the remarkable natural features this area has to offer. The project will include culvert improvements
and road reconstruction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43475
Location:
Establishment of New Lakeside
Daisy Population
UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Mackinac. LEGAL - T42N, R4W,
sections 29, 32, 20, 17, 16, 9, 10, and 3, T43N, R4W, sections 34, 27, 22, 15, 10, and 3,and T44N, R4W, sections
34, 27, and 28. The reconstruction of East Lake Road spans from Charles Moran Road in Brevort Township of
Mackinac County to H40 in Trout Lake Township of Chippewa County, Michigan.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/04/2014
Expected:02/2016
06/2016
CE
Stephanie Blumer
906-643-7900 x155
sblumer@fs.fed.us
Description: Propose to introduce lakeside daisy (federally threatened) plants by direct seeding, propagation and outplanting, or
a combination of these methods, at several new locations on the St. Ignace Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41817
Location:
UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mackinac. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project
is of a programmatic nature, and activities may be implemented in multiple areas of the St. Ignace Ranger District,
Mackinac County Michigan.
Little Bear Creek North Country - Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Trail Relocation and Boardwalk
Scoping Start 03/27/2014
Removal
Description: Relocate trail to a dryer location away from wetlands and remove old boardwalk.
CE
Location:
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Frances Verwiebe
906-428-5267
fverwiebe@fs.fed.us
UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - T 44 R 4 sections
25,26,27, 34,35,36. North Country Trail segment near Little Bear Creek.
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Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
St. Ignace Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
St. Martin's Point and
Government Island Dispersed
Recreation Improvements
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/13/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2015
Expected:01/2016
Project Contact
06/2016
Lyn Hyslop
906-643-7900
lhyslop@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve dispersed recreation opportunities; fix resource damage; do Outfitter and Guide needs assessment;
rehabilitate unauthorized OHV trails; improve Search Bay Road (FR3436) to maintenance level (ML)3 road; close
or decommission some ML1 roads.
Location:
UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Mackinac. LEGAL - T41N R1W
sections 9 and 10; T41N R2W sections 2,3,10 and 11; T42N R2W sections 22-27 and 34-36. St.Martins Point is
located by north shore of Lake Huron, east of St. Martins Bay and west of Search Bay. Government Island is
nestled in the Les Cheneaux Islands near the north shore of Lake Huron.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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