Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
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:05/2015
06/2015
906-474-6442 ext. 117
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 01/17/2014
brebitzke@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 04/2015
- 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:06/2015
07/2015
906-643-7900
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Comment Period Public Notice
mallmaras@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
02/27/2015
- 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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/15/2014
Project Contact
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
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:
Enbridge 1373 Test Wells
Installation
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.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 02/19/2015
02/2015
CE
Scott Maki
906-474-6442 x134
smaki@fs.fed.us
Description: Install 4 or 5 eight inch diameter wells to monitor groundwater conditions at the site of a historic crude oil release.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44870
Location:
UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL
- T 41 N, R 19 W, SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 14. Along Enbridge Line 5, Mile Post 1373.13 in Nahma Township,
Michigan.
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 proposes installing a temporary road and bridge for US Highway 2 traffic,
while replacing the existing bridge on Highway 2 crossing the Ogontz River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44880
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
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.
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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)
Nahma Multi-Use Trail
Construction
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Project Contact
Expected:06/2015
09/2015
CE
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
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).
R9 - Eastern Region
Manistique Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Crooked Lake Lot 2 Dock
Addition
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46702
*NEW LISTING*
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 their recreation residence so electric lines could be removed from trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46703
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Hiawatha National Forest
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
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
Au Train River Parking Area
EA
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Munising Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Road management
On Hold
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. This
take out point can get very crowded during peak of summer use.The purpose of the project is to eliminate
congestion and improve safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40371
Location:
Brownie Number 10 Cabin
Removal
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T 47 N, R 19 W, Section 22.
Grand Island, Michigan.
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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/20/2014
Expected:04/2015
06/2016
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.
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Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Graham Land Exchange
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Munising Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Land ownership management
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Sharon Hagstrom
906.428.5889
shagstrom@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to exchange federal lands for privately owned lands on Grand Island National Recreation Area. The
Section process did not result in agreement and has been terminated. The NEPA analysis has been cancelled.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36609
Location:
Valley Spur Trailhead
Improvements
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - Federal land T48N, R19W,
Section 16, part of government lot 1. Non-federal land T47N, R19W, Section 24, part of government lot 2. Grand
Island National Recreation Area.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:08/2015
10/2015
CE
Anne Okonek
906-474-6442 ext. 119
aokonek@fs.fed.us
Description: The project consists of expansion of the parking lot and construction of a garage to house ski trail grooming
equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40379
Location:
Hiawatha National Forest
Enbridge Integrity Dig MP
1369.9115
UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T46N R19W Section 20.
Valley Spur trailhead is 8 miles southwest of Munising, MI.
R9 - Eastern Region
Rapid River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 01/16/2015
02/2015
Scott Maki
906-474-6442 x134
smaki@fs.fed.us
Description: The pipeline site will be excavated, inspected, and repaired as needed. The excavation will be approximately 6080 feet long, 30-40 feet wide, and up to 10 feet deep. Repair may consist of welding a metal sleeve around and
recoating the pipeline
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44213
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - NE 1/4 T41N R19W, S20.
NE 1/4 T41N R19W S20.
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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 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
09/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Overstory Removal
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
Project Contact
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)
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 12/17/2014
02/2015
Marjorie Allmaras
906-643-7900 ext 125
mallmaras@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove overstory trees from 9 shelterwood units.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43365
Location:
Raco Natural Resource
Management
EA
UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Project is scattered across the Sault Ste. Marie District. Includes stands from Raco Plains EA
(C29S26,C5S21,C74S10), Sand Clay EA (C91S71,C103S76,C104S42), Lake Superior Highlands EA
(C72S43,C72S51).
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 06/01/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2015
Expected:02/2016
03/2016
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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
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.
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Project Name
Hiawatha National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Smithers RAPRA Special Use
Permit Reissuance
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/18/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
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: https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/CommentInput?project=45228
Location:
Hiawatha National Forest
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.
R9 - Eastern Region
St. Ignace Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
East Lake Road Reconstruction - Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 06/05/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2015
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
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.
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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)
Establishment of New Lakeside
Daisy Population
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/04/2014
Expected:02/2016
Project Contact
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:
St. Martin's Point and
Government Island Dispersed
Recreation Improvements
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.
- Recreation management
EA
Frances Verwiebe
906-428-5267
fverwiebe@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/13/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 09/2015
Expected:01/2016
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:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
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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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.
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
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