Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015
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)
Northern Great Lakes Visitor
Center Restoration Projects
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL T47N R5W Sec 2 W 1/2. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Bayfield County WI.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/24/2014
Expected:01/2015
10/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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)
CE
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:
2014 Red Pine Salvage
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:
Warming Winters Research
Project
Project Contact
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 10/28/2014
11/2014
William Carothers
715-634-4821 ext. 325
wgcarothers@fs.fed.us
Description: The salvage harvest of approximately 184 acres and thinning harvest of 38 acres of red pine in stands damaged
by a windstorm in September 2014. Project includes fuel treatments, site preparation, and red pine planting for
regeneration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45538
Location:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY Ashland, Price, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Great Divide is Ashland County, Sec. 31, T41N R4W; and
Sawyer County, Sec. 17, and 30-32 T41N R6W, and Sec. 29, T41N R5W. Medford-Park Falls District is Price
County, Sec. 10, and 12,T39N R1E.
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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 Red Pine
Thinning
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:02/2016
Project Contact
03/2016
EA
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:
Chequamegon Salvage and
Restoration
EA
Flambeau and Dead Horse
Motorized Trail Reconstruction
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.
Jane Darnell
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2015
08/2015
715-748-4875, ext 38
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
jdarnell01@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/07/2014
CE
Expected:02/2015
06/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
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.
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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)
West Side Road Permit
Renewals 2014
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
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.
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
one District)
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
2014 Reissuance of Special use - Special use management
permits: Eagle River-Florence
Completed
Actual: 12/10/2014
12/2014
CE
R9 - Eastern Region
Joan Stanfield-Smith
715-362-1300
jstanfieldsmith@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Reissuance of SUP on Eagle River -Florence District.
Location:
2015 Culvert replacement
- Watershed management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
04/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Florence, Forest. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Forest and Florence Counties.
UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Armstrong Creek near the east boundary of the district.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
one District)
Morgan Lake Campground ATV
Designation
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Eagle River-Florence Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 10/14/2014
11/2014
EA
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Evan Miller
715-674-4481
evanmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate Morgan Lake Campground for ATV use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44286
Location:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
2014 Great Divide Access
Requests
UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Florence. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Morgan Lake Campground.
R9 - Eastern Region
Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 12/15/2014
01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Authorization for the use and improvement of 3 existing routes to accommodate access to 3 private land parcels
on the Great Divide Ranger District
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45944
Location:
2015 Road-Stream Crossing
Repair and Maintenance
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield, Sawyer. LEGAL - T42N R5W
S19 and 20, T42N R5W S2, and T44N R6W S8. Driveways off of Forest Roads 213, 670, and 679.
- Watershed management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:03/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
Debra Proctor
715-634-4821
debralproctor@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Road-stream crossings scattered across the Great Divide Ranger District.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Cold-water Streams Riparian
Restoration
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
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.
Carrie Nelson
02/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2015
715-634-4821
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
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
04/2015
- Special area management
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2015
715-634-4821
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
Expected
Implementation
Debra Proctor
06/2015
- Special area management
Developing Proposal
Expected:04/2015
715-634-4821 ext. 327
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
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:
Forest Lodge Cow Pasture
Prescribed Burn
Decision
Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Crystal Lake Fish Habitat
Improvement
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.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Jump River Electric Rebuild
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
12/2014
Actual: 12/08/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Sawyer. LEGAL - T41N R6W S24. 1/4
mile west of Moose Lake along Forest Circle Drive.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
06/2015
Expected:05/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
- Special use management
- Research and Development
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
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:
Northland Education and
Research SUP
Debra Proctor
715-634-4821
debralproctor@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorization to convert a portion of an existing distribution line from overhead to underground and install a new
section of underground distribution line along Forest Circle Drive.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45949
Location:
Multi-year Upland Opening
Maintenance GD
Project Contact
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.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Relocation of FR 201 and FR
213 intersections with C.T.H. D
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Road management
On Hold
Project Contact
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:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
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.
R9 - Eastern Region
Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
2014 Reissuance of Special Use - Special use management
Permits: Lakewood-Laona
Completed
Actual: 12/10/2014
12/2014
CE
Joan Stanfield-Smith
715-362-1300
jstanfieldsmith@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Reissuance of several permits on the Lakewood-Loana District
Location:
Bilberry and opening habitat
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
EA
N/A
Scott Anderson
715-674-4481
scottanderson@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Improve habitat for the Dwarf Bilberry and maintain openings
Location:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
In Ocotno County.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Doubtfire Salvage
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Forest products
Completed
01/2015
Actual: 12/02/2014
CE
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Mark Dilley
715-276-6333.
mdilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal of dead and dying trees from a wind event
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45295
Location:
Mosquito Creek Crossings
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Cut areas are scatted around Diamond roof.
- Watershed management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
04/2015
Expected:03/2015
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:
Pipeline Rehabilitation Erosion
site #2
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Mosquito Creek Crossings on Hwy 32 and Diamond Roof Road.
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
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:
Strecok Private Land Access
SUP
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
Completed
Actual: 10/31/2014
11/2014
CE
Greyling Brandt
218-663-8084
gbrandt@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would provide the permitee with motorized access to their private land
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45120
Location:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
This project is located on the east boundary of the district adjacent to the pipeline.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
District)
Sullivan Springs Road ATV
Connector
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Greyling Brandt
218-663-8084
gbrandt@fs.fed.us
Description: Add ATV trails from the Nicolet State Trail (NST) in the Lakewood Area to Sullivan Springs Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41050
Location:
Townsend Project
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - T32N, R16E,
Sections 1, 3, 11, and 12; T33N, R16E, Section 36. NST in Lakewood to Sullivan Springs Road.
- Forest products
EIS
*NEW LISTING*
John Lampereur
715-276-6333
jlampereur@fs.fed.us
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
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)
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
10/2015
UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Langlade, Oconto. LEGAL Not Applicable. Northeast Langlade, Northwest Oconto and South Forest Counties.
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:09/2015
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
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
01/2015
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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R9 - Eastern Region
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
Mondeaux Avenue Electric Line - Special use management
Rebuild
Completed
Actual: 10/02/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
CE
Jonathan McNeill
715-762-5154
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
Description: To improve reliability of electric service to customers in the Mondeaux Flowage and North Twin Lake area, Taylor
Electric Coop. has requested to renew/amend their permits in order to replace existing lines and bury about 1500'
of new line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44745
Location:
UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Line rebuild would occur along Mondeaux Avenue (Forest Road 102) in the Town of Chelsea (T32N R1E), parts of
Sections 5 and 6.
Taylor Electric Cooperative Red - Special use management
Pine Road Line Installation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2014
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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
District)
Cisco Lake and Nymphia Lake
Road Maintenance: Culverts
UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Town of Hammel, T31N, R1W, Section 6.
- Watershed management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
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:
01/01/2015 06:06 am MT
R9 - Eastern Region
Washburn Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Jonathan McNeill
715-762-5154
jdmcneill@fs.fed.us
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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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
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 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
Project Contact
04/2015
CE
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:
Eureka Gravel Source
Development Project
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.
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 10/31/2014
11/2014
EA
Greg Knight
715-748-4875 ext 26
gknight@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to develop a gravel source, known as the Eureka site, on the ChequamegonNicolet National Forest (CNNF).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42959
Location:
Sawdust Lake Stewardship
Project
UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Townships 45 North,
Range 8 West, Sections 27, 28, 33, and 34. The site is located on the west side of FR394 (Pigeon Lake road),
between Pigeon Lake and Mountain lake about 5 miles west of Drummond, Wisconsin.
- Recreation management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
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Expected:04/2015
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.
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