Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
Chequamegon / Nicolet 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
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Warming Winters Research
Project
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 11/24/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2015
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
Christel Kern
218-326-7133
cckern@fs.fed.us
Description: This research is looking at the effect of warming winters on the sustainability of US forests.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45638
Location:
UNIT - Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Oneida.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Argonne and Harshaw Experimental Forests.
R9 - Eastern Region
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
2015 Culvert replacement
- Watershed management
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In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/23/2015
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
Sara Sommer
715-362-1365
sarasommer@fs.fed.us
Description: Culvert replacement on Armstrong Creek
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45956
Location:
Chequamegon Red Pine
Thinning
UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY
- Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Armstrong Creek near the east boundary of the district.
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/13/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2015
Expected:02/2016
03/2016
Leesha HowardMcCauley
715-748-4875 x37
lmhowardmccauley@fs.
fed.us
Description: To conduct thinning of individual red pine stands located across the Washburn, Great Divide and Medford - Park
Falls Ranger Districts. The primary purpose of the project is to increase the growth and vigor of red pine stands
across the forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45517
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Price, Sawyer, Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Individual red pine
stands scattered across the Washburn, Great Divide and Medford-Park Falls Ranger Districts.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Chequamegon Salvage and
Restoration
EA
Flambeau and Dead Horse
Motorized Trail Reconstruction
Project Contact
Jane Darnell
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:08/2015
08/2015
715-748-4875, ext 38
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
jdarnell01@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
01/31/2015
(other than forest products)
Description: Salvage of timber and forest restoration projects following an early September 2014 wind and rain storm event.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45414
Location:
UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY Ashland, Price, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Parts of the Great Divide and Medford-Park Falls Ranger
District in various areas. Concentrations of damage in the Moose Lake vicinity (GD RD) and Gates Lake vicinity
(MPF RD).
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 01/20/2015
06/2015
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Timothy Vetter
715-748-4875 (34)
tvetter@fs.fed.us
Description: Trail reconstruction for allowance of utility terrain vehicles < 65 inches in width (UTVs). Activities include widening
of corners and reshaping or resurfacing the trail tread.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44678
Location:
West Side Road Permit
Renewals 2014
UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY Ashland, Price, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located in parts of T39-40N, R1-3E in Price
County, WI (Flambeau Trail)and in parts of T40-43N, R3-4W in Ashland and Sawyer Counties (Dead Horse Run
Trail), WI.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/06/2015
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
CE
Jonathan McNeill
715-762-5154
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
Description: The forest proposes the renewal of various expired or expiring road special use permits on the west side of the
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44891
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
one District)
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Price, Sawyer, Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various location on
the West side of the Chequamegon Nicolet NF.
Eagle River-Florence Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
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R9 - Eastern Region
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
one District)
Revised Lake Habitat
Restoration Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Eagle River-Florence Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/18/2015
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
R9 - Eastern Region
Scott Anderson
715-479-2827
scottanderson@fs.fed.u
s
Description: This project would add more fish cribs the Butternut Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46432
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
2015 Road-Stream Crossing
Repair and Maintenance
Project Contact
UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Township 40 North, Range 12 East, Section 27.
R9 - Eastern Region
Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Watershed management
- Road management
Completed
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Actual: 03/06/2015
06/2015
Debra Proctor
715-634-4821 ext. 327
debralproctor@fs.fed.us
Description: Repair, replace and/or maintain culverts and bridges along existing roads and trails with identified drainage
problems at 15 sites. Stabilize about 1.5 miles of FR 383 and 0.25 miles of FR 378A to reduce road surface
erosion and sedimentation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45935
Location:
Cold-water Streams Riparian
Restoration
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Debra Proctor
06/2015
- Special area management
In Progress:
Expected:05/2015
715-634-4821 ext. 327
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 01/09/2015
debralproctor@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Convert aspen stands within the 450 foot riparian areas of cold-water streams (Frames and Waboo) and the
Marengo River to longer-lived species by girdling some of the aspen trees and underplanting white pine
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Road-stream crossings scattered across the Great Divide Ranger District.
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Some
of the areas within 450 feet of Frames, Springbrook and Waboo Creeks and the Marengo River that are dominated
by aspen.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Crystal Lake Fish Habitat
Improvement
CE
CE
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Carrie Nelson
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 01/14/2015
02/2015
715-634-4821
- Vegetation management
carrielnelson@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Build and install fish structures with the DNR and volunteers. Proposal includes trees donated by an adjacent
private land owner and the harvest of 70 jack pine trees, ranging in DBH from 4" to 10", from Forest Service lands
south of Crystal Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45936
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T43N R7W S5.
Crystal Lake and the red and jack pine stand 1/8 mile south of the boat launch. Stand is accessed via Forest
Roads 211 and 1391.
Debra Proctor
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 03/06/2015
04/2015
715-634-4821
- Vegetation management
debralproctor@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Conduct a prescribed burn on the 3-acre grassy opening known as the Forest Lodge cow pasture as a first step in
reducing hazardous fuels, re-establishing fire on the landscape, treating non-native invasive species, and
restoring native species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45937
Location:
Multi-year Upland Opening
Maintenance GD
Decision
Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Forest Lodge Cow Pasture
Prescribed Burn
Planning Status
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T43N R6W S15. The
area of the Forest Lodge Historic District Special Management Area known as the cow pasture.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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Carrie Nelson
715-634-4821
carrielnelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Improvement of existing upland openings by hand-cutting, mowing, or burning
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45934
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Small 1 to 5 acre openings scattered across the central portion of the Great Divide Ranger District in
Management Areas 1A,B,C and 4A.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Northland Education and
Research SUP
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
- Research and Development
Completed
Actual: 03/06/2015
Project Contact
05/2015
CE
Debra Proctor
715-634-4821
debralproctor@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use authorization for Northland College to conduct educational and/or research programs, activities, tours,
and fundraising events at Forest Lodge and other sites across the Great Divide Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45939
Location:
Relocation of FR 201 and FR
213 intersections with C.T.H. D
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Specific sites on the Great Divide Ranger District as requested and approved in advance. Sites under
consideration include a portion of the Forest Lodge site on Lake Namakagon and Mineral Lake launch.
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Debra Proctor
715-634-4821
debralproctor@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate the intersections of County Highway D with Forest Road 201 and Forest Road 213 north of the current
locations. Construct new sections and decommission unneeded sections of Forest Roads 201 and 213 (new and
old approaches to intersection)
Location:
Snowmobile Trail 70 Re-route
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
Expected:06/2015
06/2015
Elizabeth Tichner
715-634-4821
etichner02@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-route a short section of snowmobile trail off a private golf-course and onto National Forest land
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Township 44 North
Range 6 West Section 11. Intersection of County Highway D with Forest Roads 201 and 213 in Bayfield County
approximately 5 miles south of Grand View, Wisconsin.
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T43N R6W S21.
Along Lakewoods Resort Golf Course southern boundary starting from FR 207 and heading west approximately
750 feet.
Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
2015 Pipeline Rehabilitation
Erosion Control Site 2
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 03/09/2015
Project Contact
04/2015
CE
Sara Sommer
715-362-1365
sarasommer@fs.fed.us
Description: Repair of heavy erosion and devegetation due to off road vehicle use of the pipeline area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44808
Location:
ANR Pipeline Company Permit
Reissuance
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
This project is located on the ANR Pipeline on the east boundary of the Lakewood Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
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*NEW LISTING*
Description: Reissue an existing special use permit to ANR Pipeline Company for an interstate natural gas pipeline. No new
construction.
Location:
Bilberry and opening habitat
Joan Stanfield-Smith
715-362-1300
jstanfieldsmith@fs.fed.u
s
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Oconto. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Forest and Oconto Counties.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Scott Anderson
715-674-4481
scottanderson@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Improve habitat for the Dwarf Bilberry and maintain openings
Location:
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
In Ocotno County.
Lakewood Southeast Additional - Forest products
04/2015
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
Burn Unit
- Fuels management
Scoping Start 03/16/2015
CE
Description: An additional burn unit would be added to the original Lakewood Southeast Project.
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46431
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
Scott Linn
715-674-4481
slinn@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Southeast boundary of the district, T31N, R17E, Section 1.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Mosquito Creek Crossings
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Watershed management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2015
Expected:03/2015
Project Contact
04/2015
Sara Sommer
715-362-1365
sarasommer@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve two of Mosquito Creeks Crossings at Hwy 32 and Diamond Roof Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45892
Location:
Townsend Project
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Mosquito Creek Crossings on Hwy 32 and Diamond Roof Road.
- Forest products
EIS
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
04/2015
Expected:01/2016
04/2016
John Lampereur
715-276-6333
jlampereur@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation and road Management Project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45830
Location:
Wolf River ATV Project
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Langlade, Oconto. LEGAL Not Applicable. Northeast Langlade, Northwest Oconto and South Forest Counties.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
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Greyling Brandt
218-663-8084
gbrandt@fs.fed.us
Description: Build a trail to connect two existing routes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45955
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
one District)
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Langlade, Oconto. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. South Branch of the Oconto River on the southwest side of the district.
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
Taylor Electric Cooperative Red - Special use management
Pine Road Line Installation
Completed
Actual: 01/20/2015
Project Contact
03/2015
CE
Jonathan McNeill
715-762-5154
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement / burial of electric line along Red Pine Road to improve service, access for maintenance, and to
reduce impacts from stream/water crossings with old line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45994
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
one District)
Northern Great Lakes Visitor
Center Restoration Projects
UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Hammel, T31N, R1W, Section 6.
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 02/20/2015
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05/2015
R9 - Eastern Region
Matthew Bushman
715-373-2667
mmbushman@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to improve 180 acres of habitat at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in the next 10 years; activities
include prescribed burning, site preparation planting, tree and native seed planting, plowing/tilling, and grazing for
NNIS control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45933
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T47N R5W
Sec 2 W 1/2. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Bayfield County WI.
Washburn Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Bayfield Electric Coop. Power
Line Removal
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Washburn Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 03/06/2015
03/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Jonathan McNeill
715-762-5154
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal of an overhead power line in the Town of Drummond, Wisconsin. The line served a cabin off of West
Horseshoe Road. The cabin has been removed and power is no longer need to the site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46433
Location:
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T 44N, R7 W, Section
14. The power line is about a mile long and runs from East Horseshoe Road to West Horseshoe Road.
Jonathan McNeill
Chequamegon
04/2015
- Special use management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
Communications Cooperative
715-762-5154
Scoping Start 01/07/2015
Inc. Ino Tower generator project
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
Description: The Cooperative mistakenly installed a generator at the Ino Tower facility without approval. Proposal is to amend
CE
an existing permit to allow for the generator and associated equipment within the fenced area. Footprint (fenced
*NEW LISTING*
area) remains the same.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46380
Location:
Cisco Lake and Nymphia Lake
Road Maintenance: Culverts
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eight
miles east of Iron River, WI.
- Watershed management
- Road management
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/16/2015
05/2015
Sarah Holmes
715-373-2667
sarahholmes@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to improve roads and watersheds by restoring proper drainage at three sites. Road maintenance to
minimize watershed impacts includes: gravel surfacing, crowning the road, re-establishment of outlet ditches, and
installing/replacing culverts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45957
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T 45N, R7W, Sec. 13,
21, and 28. Sections of Cisco Lake Road (FR 397) and Nymphia Lake Road (FR 224) located north of Drummond
Wisconsin.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Enbridge Energy Limited
Partnership SUP
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Washburn Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
CE
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
05/2015
Jonathan McNeill
715-762-5154
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposal is to re-issue a special use authorization for a new term for Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership's
existing pipeline system, pumping station, and associated improvements.
Location:
Hwy 63 CWPP Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Sarah Holmes
05/2015
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
715-373-2667
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 03/18/2015
sarahholmes@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: Community Wildfire Protection Plan project to reduce ladder and surface fuels located within 200 feet of each side
of Hwy 63. Ladder fuels treatments improve health and vigor of the timber stands by removing brush and tree
vegetation competition.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46457
Location:
Native Seed and Plant
Establishment
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*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hwy 63
corridor south of Drummond, Wisconsin.
Matthew Bushman
05/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
715-373-2667
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 03/05/2015
mmbushman@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The purpose of this project is to restore and enhance native vegetation
sites in the barren vegetation communities on the Washburn Ranger District. This proposed activities include
native seed and tree planting and site preparation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46381
Location:
04/02/2015 09:00 pm MT
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project
includes 11.5 miles of existing pipeline system, the pumping station, and associated improvements on Forest
Service lands north of US Highway 2.
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine
barrens habitat in and around the Moquah Barrens Wildlife Management Area; 6 miles northeast of Iron River, WI.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Sawdust Lake Stewardship
Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Washburn Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/18/2015
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Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
Jennifer Maziasz
715-373-2667
jmaziasz@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to maintain / restore the Sawdust Lake dispersed camping site. Activities include: maintenance on the
roads and boat launch, leveling campsites, erosion control, blocking off of illegal use, and installation of wilderness
toilets.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45991
Location:
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T 47 N, R 7 W, Section
8. Sawdust Lake located adjacent to FR 241 about 6.5 miles east of Iron River, Wisconsin.
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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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