Projects Archive

This project would replace ineffective culverts on the Eagle River-Florence and Lakewood-Laona Ranger Districts in Forest, Langlade, and Oconto Counties.

Phelps would constuct/designated .15 miles of trail and Lily Pad Road would designate 2 existing corridors to remove the trail from private land onto public land.

This action would restore a segment of Twentymile Creek by removing the old abandoned railroad grade crossing.

Application of pheremone flakes on up to 1,000 acres on two sites to disrupt gypsy moth mating.

Commercial thinning of about 70 acres of white spruce to promote forest health and vigor.

The Forest proposes to treat 5 sites on the Washburn Ranger District (about 7,700 acres) using aerially-dispersed pheromone flakes to disrupt gypsy moth mating. This action is tiered to the 1996 Gypsy Moth Management EIS and Decision (USDA).

Apply Bt (biologic control) to control dispersal of gypsy moth from infested recreation and administrative sites.

Three segments of trail location would be relocated to address safety and resource concerns.

Harvest of 70 acres of northern hardwood forest types within the Argonne Experimental Forest. The Cutting Methods study has been ongoing since 1951 with harvesting occurring every 10 years.

The project involves aerial application of a gypsy moth mating disruptant (known as pheromones) in one treatment block (8450 acres). The objective is to saturate the area with enough pheromone to confuse male gypsy moths and prevent them reproducing.

Three large openings would be improved by discing and seeding with native grass and forb seed to provide nesting habitat for two Regional Forester's Sensitive Species - upland sandpiper and LeConte's sparrow.

Updating the 2010 motor vehicle use map to reflect current needs and conditions for designated motor vehicle use on the Forest, pursuant to direction at 36 CFR 212.50

The forest proposes to update its 2009 NNIP control decision to consider about 800 new occurrences of weeds and unwanted plants, on and off the forest.

The Forest originally proposed an amendment to its 2004 Plan related to off-road vehicles (ORV). Recent State law and rule changes no longer require any changes to Plan standards, and minor definition changes will be "administrative" (2012 Rule).

Remove encroaching vegetation form established openings.

This proposal would authorize a special use access to allow Robert and Christine Young access across federal land to their private inholding. Approx 0.2 mile/0.1 acres.

Washburn Ranger District, prepared a Decision Memo for the Washburn Recreation Project: Kimball Road Re-route of Snowmobile Trail 15. The decision Memo for all the other 2012 Recreation Projects was signed on July 02, 2013.

This project has been cancelled. The Forest is required to update its motor vheicle use map annually. As this is purely an administrative action, it no longers requires NEPA.

Aerial dispersal of Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki or Btk and disparlure (a synthetic phermone resulting in mating disruption) on NF System lands in Taylor County, WI for gypsy moth control.

Replaces annual permits with a 5 year permit. No changes in factilities or activities.

Authorization for the use and improvement of 3 existing routes to accommodate access to 3 private land parcels on the Great Divide Ranger District

Project would expand several gravel pits to provide gravel for the roads in the area.

Re-issue two Outfitter and Guide Special use Permits to individuals for operation of outfitter and guide services from existing boat launches on National Forest land for 5 year periods. Each individual has been under permit and is in good standing.

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.

Culvert replacement on unnamed tributary to Armstrong Creek/FR 2163, Haymeadow Creek/FR 2205, Lilypad Creek/FR 2424, Lauterman Lake outlet/Lautermen Lake ski trail, and South branch of the Popple River/FR 2162A

The widening is needed to create safer riding on the Engelking and Windfall Lake Snowmobile Trails.

Repair of heavy erosion and devegetation due to off road vehicle use of the pipeline area.

Several special use permit renewals on the Eagle River-Florence and Lakewood-Laona Districts

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.

Temporary and permanent private land access on Forest service trails and roads

3 areas across the District would be inventoried for potential gravel. Up to 20 holes approximately 8 x 6 feet in size spaced about 200 feet apart dug with an excavator, studied for gravel, and filled in shortly after digging.

This is a proposal by Bayfield Electric Cooperative, Inc. to convert about 9.3 miles of overhead electric line to underground electric wires within their existing utility corridor in order to provide a safer and more reliable electric service.

Replacing the culverts at the crossing of the South Branch of the Oconto River/Forest Road 2122 and Stoney Creek/ Forest Road 2136.

Reissuance of 27 Special Use Permits. One for the Fifield Township to display and maintain a sign and 26 separate existing permits for the continued use and maintenance of roads that access private property. No additional construction is proposed.

Chequamegon Telephone Cooperative, Inc., dba Norvado, has proposed installing approximately 2,000 feet of fiber optic cable and associated equipment on National Forest System lands in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Repair and maintenance of roads throughout the District and a bridge replacement on the North Country Trail following the 2018 flood event in Bayfield County, WI. Actions on the roads include resurfacing, grading, culvert replacement and ditch work.

Replace five culvert throughout the district in Forest and Oconto Counties.

9 Landowners have requested year round, motorized access to private inholdings within the Forest using existing routes. The primary need is that there is no other way to reach the private parcels other than crossing federal ownership.

An amendment to the Special Use Permit to replace existing overhead powerline with a new underground line within the existing utility corridor right-of-way. Proposal includes the removal of overhead supporting infrastructure.

An amendment to the Special Use Permit to relocate an existing powerline that is being affected by high water in Pigeon Lake with a new underground line along FR228. Proposal includes the removal of old infrastructure.

Salvaging timber from the storm damaged areas in Langlade and Oconto Counties.

WPS wants to energize the newly installed Centurylink cable near Sunrise Lake and north of Wabeno.

This project will repair Waupee Dam by replacing the pipe, filter material, drop inlet, and wing walls. It will also repair the emergency spillway.

Renewal of 4 special use Forest road permits to access private land. Renewal of 1 special use well permit to provide water to private residence.

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is replacing overhead with underground electric lines in Forest, Oconto, Oneida, and Vilas Counties.

CenturyLink would bury fiber optic cable along Oconto County F.

CenturyLink proposes to upgrade and supply existing and future customers with high speed internet/telephone services. This will bring high-performance, low-cost broadband service to underserved rural communities in the area.

In early August 2020, a derecho (blowdown) occurred on the ERFL Ranger District. Significant timber damage occurred leaving many trees dead, dying, or damaged. This resulted in safety and fuels concern. Recently, a new pocket of ~36 acres was found

In August 2020, a derecho (blowdown) occurred across ERFL. Significant timber damage occurred leaving many trees damaged. This created a safety and fuels concern; the impacted trees need to removed as quickly as possible to reduce those risks.

Project is to take action to slow the spread of gypsy moth infestations on the Washburn Ranger District. The proposal involves aerial application of a gypsy moth mating disruptant (known as pheromones) in one treatment block (3065 acres).

Rerouting a snowmobile trail around a wet area.

New Vision Wilderness has requested a re-issuance of their Special Use Permit to use the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and adjacent dispersed campsites along the trail to operate a therapeutic based outdoor rehabilitation program for youth.

Authorize requests for 29 special use permits; no additional construction is needed. Proposal includes: 8 new road permits and the reissuance of 13 road use permits, 1 water line permit, 1 research study permit and 6 recreation permits.

This project would replace culverts across Forest and Oconto Counties.

To maintain a wildlife opening by the Brule River and extend fire boundaries to the Brule River to act as a natural fire line instead of creating dozer dug control lines. Using the Brule River as a fire control line will better protect firefighters.

Clark Electric Cooperative proposes to install and bury approximately 9,924 feet long of 7.2kv overhead primary distribution line along the existing ROW on the west side of Wintersports Road to replace an overhead line.

Request for the reauthorization of a 20-yr permit for year-round access to private property and hauling of timber from private property during frozen ground conditions within the Argonne Experimental Forest on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Reauthorization request of 20-yr permit for year-round access to private property. Action was in the 2021 Special Use Permit Scoping Letter. It's now a standalone project because environmental review was in progress when the others were completed.

Price Electric Cooperative is proposing to install primary underground electric cable and facilities within Vilas County, WI of the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District for access by a land-locked private property.

Authorize requests for 14 special use permits. 8 road use permits (5 new and 3 renewal), 1 well permit renewal, 1 storage shed permit renewal,1 sign renewal, 1 dock renewal, and 2 recreation event permits(1 new and 1 renewal)

Authorize requests for four new road permits.

WPS would replace a faulted line along side of Hwy 32.

Project is located along roads on the Nicolet side of the forest. WPS is maintaining and upgrading their lines.

Watershed improvement projects: culvert replacements to reduce erosion and improve fish/aquatic passage, installation of a hardened trail crossing, road reconstruction with improved drainage, and replacement or rehab of road and trail bridges.

Xcel Energy has requested to upgraded transmission line infrastructure within existing permitted area by replacing the single-circuit 34.5kV line on single-circuit poles with new double-circuit 34.5kV/34.5kV lines on double-circuit poles.

The company would replace the overhead powerlines with underground lines.

Restoration of the stream channel on Newman and Camp 4 Creeks through the lowering of gravel bars. This will improve and support native Brook Trout habitat and populations.

Proposal to replace 23 aging stream crossing structures within the Forest Service road and trail systems. Two of the sites are replacements or rehabilitation of road bridges. The other 21 sites are replacements of culverts.

The purpose of the project is to diversify existing vegetation with native plant species for the purposes of preventing non-native invasive species from establishing on the landscape and to enhance habitat for native pollinator species.

Midway Telephone Company proposes to move a copper cable (1.25 inch conduit) to a new location on the north side of FR 118 in response to a bridge construction on Mckenzie Creek. The cable will be placed with directional boring.

The Forest is proposing to authorize requests for 12 special use permits on Forest Service Lands. Eight of the twelve requests are renewals. Seven requests are for roads, three for dry fire hydrants and two for cultivation of hay.

Issue a new special use permit to Spectrum Mid-America LLC for installing 2' fiber optic cable and 30 "flush ground vaults".

The Town of Hiles has identified a need to remove trees from the road rights-of-way. Furthermore, approximately 50.66 acres of dead and/or dying balsam fir and spruce patches along Fournier Road but outside of the 50 feet ROW need to be cleared.

Special Use Permit for installation of new underground electrical facilities. Replacement of existing overhead line to underground along north side of County Highway T between Blackwell Junction Road and Nicolet State Trail.

Expand the current gravel pit a little over 2 acres.

Wisconsin Public Service would be installing two new underground electrical lines and other facilities.

ATC has identified a need to remove shrub and tree branches that are encroaching upon Line 6530 landline corridor from Conover substation in Conover, WI to the Mass substation in Mass, MI. Work occurring in the CNNF totals approx. six linear miles.

Proposal is to improve barrens habitat at 4 locations. Surveys show areas are overgrown with brush/trees decreasing their habitat suitability. Restoration activities may include prescribed burning, mowing, biomass removal and/or mastication.

This project is in partnership with the Northern Research Station. Part of a larger research study to plant climate adapted species into in a northern hardwood stand under different harvest conditions.

Proposal to improve fish habitat by adding large woody debris into lakes over the next 10 years (1-2 lakes/year). Woody structure may include tree drops, half-logs, pyramid-type brush shelters, and/or fish cribs.

Add recreation site roads to the Motorized Visitor Use Map, which already exist.

Proposal to authorize requests for 13 road special use permits on Forest Service Lands. Requests for access to private inholdings across National Forest System lands because there is no access other than crossing federal ownership.

To authorize requests for seven special use permits on Forest Service Lands. New permit requests include 4 new road permits and 1 log landing. Reissuance includes a processing plant and salt shed.

Wisconsin Public Service is proposing to install a new 55-foot utility pole. The new pole will be 47.5 feet above ground. This proposal is located within the right-of-way of the existing utility line in T32N-R16E, Section 28.

Proposal to conduct forest wide watershed improvements including replacing 30 culverts that do not meet Forest Service standards, replace, and rehabilitate three road and trail bridges, and improve drainage at two road locations.

Bayfield Electric has requested to bury an existing power line to a customer. Action is to remove about 500 feet of cross-country overhead powerline and install approximately 1030 feet of underground line along FR 218 and existing driveway.

Installation of buried fiber optic cable near the Town of Fence to provide high-speed internet to rural America and to enhance/upgrade surrounding network and reduce redundancy along the right of way Rock Creek, Newald Tower, and Morgan Lake Road.

Price Electric Cooperative is proposing to upgrade an existing undeground electrical line along FR 144 in Price County. The proposal includes boring or trenching approximately 4 miles of undeground electrical line in Price Electic's current ROW.

Proposal to improve watershed conditions including replacing 29 culverts that do not meet Forest Service standards, removal of 7 culverts, 5 bridge replacements and 2 road projects to improve drainage.

To authorize requests for 10 special use permits on Forest Service Lands.

To authorize requests for eight Special Use Permit applications. Six are new permit applications for year-round motorized access to private inholdings. Two are reissuance of previous permits for dam maintenance and environmental data collection.

The purpose of this project is to reroute a section of trail that continuously gets flooded in the spring. There would be new trail construction of approximately 1 mile in length and 2-3 feet in width.

Spectrum Mid America LLC proposes to install new underground fiber optic cable within existing ROW's near the Town of Mountain

The Sawyer County Snowmobile ATV Alliance has submitted a proposal to allow ATVs to use a portion of Snowmobile Trail 21 from Forest Road 203 to North Scheers Road. Three gates and a culvert will need to be installed. Alliance will do maintenance.

The Sawyer County Forestry and Parks Department has submitted a proposal to rehabilitate a nine-mile segment of ATV/Snowmobile Trail 5 - Fishtrap Trail.

Ghost Lake Road Association submitted a proposal for use of a maintenance level 1 road, requesting a 20-year permit for a 20-foot right of way for year round use - from Weidt Road about 1,470 feet to private property being accessed.

Proposal to decommission seven inactive wells at recreation sites and the disposal of buildings and improvements at six acquired properties. Policy and State law require proper abandonment of wells when inactive. The properties are in poor condition.

Removal of the 150-foot long dike and dam (whistle tube), and restoration of the tributary to a natural stream.

Approval to grant a five-year special use permit to the USGS for construction of a monitoring well.

Snowmobile Trail Reroute moving off a paved road

The proposal to improvement of the health of the stands affected by the storm includes harvest of the damaged timber and reforestation of affected stands. Prompt salvage, site preparation, and hazardous fuel reduction.

The Aspen-Spruce-Fir Restoration Project (ASFR) proposes to treat pockets and areas of dead, dying, diseased, and other hazard trees across the entire ERFL district. Up to 9,200 acres are proposed for active management actions.

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.

The Forest has received a request to bury about 1,800 feet of existing overhead powerline near County Hwy N. Proposal addresses recent changes from high water in this area including raising/widening of County Hwy N and dying trees.

Burial of about 1,525feet of existing overhead powerline in their existing permitted corridor along County Highway N. Proposal addresses recent changes from high water in this area including raising/widening of County Hwy N and dying trees.

Proposal to authorize 200' of an existing power line through an amendment to Bayfield Electric's current permit. The line was installed around 1950 without Forest Service approval and is not covered under the Bayfield Electric's existing permit.

Bayfield Electric Cooperative has requested an amendment to their permit. Request is to install underground 15KV power cables for two new customers at differing locations within the Drummond Township, Bayfield County, WI.

An amendment to the Special Use Permit to maintain and reconstruct electric lines: approximately 3.9 miles of line replacement, 3.2 miles of underground line installation, and 2.9 miles of overhead line removal.

An amendment to Bayfield Electric Special Use Permit to maintain and reconstruct 7 mile of existing line. Actions may include replacing overhead line with underground line, installing of associated structures, maintenance or upgrades of existing line

To replace about 3,000 ft of existing overhead powerline with a new underground line within the existing utility corridor. New buried cable would be within the existing right-of-way. Proposal includes the removal of overhead supporting infrastructure

The Forest Service and Wisconsin Geological Natural History Survey (WGNHS) are proposing to drill up to 4 boreholes to collect and describe the sediment in the Bayfield Peninsula to better understand the area hydrogeology.

The Forest Service and Wisconsin Geological Natural History Survey (WGNHS) are proposing to drill two boreholes, collect and describe the sediment, and install monitoring wells in the Bayfield Peninsula to better understand the area hydrogeology

Rerouting the snowmobile trail off private land and onto closed Forest Service roads.

Proposal to conduct prescribed burns and mechanical treatment on 55 acres in both Bearsdale Springs (35 acres) and Johnson Springs (20 acres) wetland impoundments. A partial drawdown of the Johnson Spring Pond may be necessary.

Proposed action/undertaking: decommission dilapidated Beaverdam Lake buildings; designate and/or repair access roads for dam and spillway testing, inspection, maintenance, or repair; and implement ongoing dam maintenance and repairs.

Creation of a new group camping site(s) near Birch Grove Campground on the Washburn Ranger District

The proposal is to convert 2 existing single sites into double sites and construct a picnic shelter near West Twin Lake.

This project would use mechanical site preparation for a paper birch stand, creating a better seedbed for replanting paper birch.

This proposal would use timber management to move the forest towards the forest plan desired conditions. It would include timber harvest, prescribed burning, reforestation, modifications of the transportation system and wildlife habitat improvements.

Proposed land exchange with the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands under the authority of the Weeks Act of March 1, 1911, Federal Land Exchange Facilitation Act of 1988 and Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPM).

Bug Tussel is proposing to install 12.9 miles of fiber optic communication lines in Taylor County on Forest Service owned land. Bug Tussel will bore or trench fiber optic along the road (112,116,108, CTY M and D) right of ways within the county.

The Forest Service is proposing to designate a portion of Forest Road 103B for snowmobile trail use which would complete the bypass of the unavailable private land, leaving the trail system intact. FR 103B is currently open to public motorized use.

CCI Systems, Inc needs permit for existing line to reconstruct and continue maintenance across the district.

This project was developed as a part of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the Towns of Barnes and Drummond.The project proposes to treat hazardous ladder fuels; it may include the piling and burning of fuels.

Timber harvest proposals to maintain and restore forest type composition, age, and structure as outlined in the Forest Plan. The area is primarily to be managed for conifer species, but hardwood and aspen are well represented within the landscape.

This project would expand current gravel pits to provide needed road maintenance material and for other uses.

A Revised EIS is being prepared for the Cayuga Vegetation Management Action to remedy inadequacies in cumulative effects analysis of specific Regional Forester Sensitive Species

Installing fiber optic cable for less than 11 miles in Price, Florence and Forest Counties.

Installing fiber optic cable for less than 15 miles in Ashland and Oconto Counties.

The proposal is to allow the install of about 10 miles of underground fiber optic cable, 700 ft. of copper cable and associated equipment. Most of the installation would be adjacent to existing roadways or within existing utility corridors.

Fiberoptic cable will be installed along Forest Road 308 in three locations in the existing , cleared right-of-way using a vibratory plow and directional bore.

Cheesehead19 is a proposal from the University of Wisconsin to conduct research to better determine how forest vegetation and management influence the atmosphere and affect weather patterns on a local scale.

The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) proposes allowed use of Class 1 eBikes on CAMBA-maintained mountain bike trails on the Great Divide Ranger District May 15 through September 30, 2025, to study social impacts of area eBike use.

Restore trails in the Namakagon Cluster of the CAMBA mountain bike trail system to the sustainable standards to which they were originally constructed and reroute some sections from timber sale haul routes to single-track routes.

Restore trails in the Treasures Trace segments of the CAMBA mountain bike trail system to the sustainable standards to which they were originally constructed and reroute some section from timber sale haul routes to single-track routes.

Proposal is to reauthorize the existing facilities; issuing a new Communications Use Lease for a new term. Existing facility includes a tower, several structures in a fenced area, and access road. This proposal does not involve new construction.

The Cooperative mistakenly installed a generator at the Ino Tower facility without approval. Proposal is to amend an existing permit to allow for the generator and associated equipment within the fenced area. Footprint (fenced area) remains the same.

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.

Salvage of timber and forest restoration projects following an early September 2014 wind and rain storm event.

Stream habitat maintenance and restoration on 15 Class I and II trout stream systems. Stream restoration would include brushing and placement and maintenance of brush bundles/mats within the stream channel.

Proposal to replace the existing, but inadequate potable water and waste water system in an agency campground.

Treat some lowland ash stands by under-planting other lowland hardwood and conifer species in anticipation of over-story loss of ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native, invasive pest that results in mortality of all native ash species.

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.

Clark Electric Cooperative proposes to install approximately 680 feet of 7.2 KV buried cable inside conduit. Clark Electric Cooperative also proposes to remove 2,700 feet (7.2KV) overhead line within a 40 foot wide ROW located west of highway ROW.

Clark Electric is proposing to convert 11,280 feet of overhead utility line to underground along FR 119. The conversion will take place in Clark Electric's current right of way. One segment will be relocated from Lake Marion to the 119 right of way.

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

Current trail would be rerouted onto two different forest service roads, with .25 of trail construction.

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.

Conduct one or more winter drawdowns of Day Lake to reduce excessive vegetation to improve the fishery and drop trees along the shoreline to provide fish structure.

Two properties, one on Mineral Lake and one on the West Fork of the Chippewa River, have buildings that need to be decommissioned. Recreational improvements are also proposed.

Removal of a 1936 fish hatchery within the Deerskin River that is a Class 1 trout stream valued for its native brook trout and as an important recreational resource.

Designate ATV's on existing snowmobile trail.

This project would reconstruct and maintain Diamond Roof Road to provide a safe travelway.

To provide mineral material for the next 10-20 years for infrastructure maintenance and other activities, we propose to expand 4 existing gravel pit sites, develop 6 new gravel pit sites and do final reclamation of 1 temporary borrow pit site.

Removal of dead and dying trees from a wind event

Salvage of dead and dying blowdown trees on approximately 190 acres.

Authorization to be issued to the City of Eagle River for the construction, maintenance, and continued use of approximately 70 feet of NFS land. The crushed limestone bike trail segment will be 8 feet wide and may include two 2-foot shoulders.

The agency proposes to manage its ruffed grouse management areas (RGMAs) to improve and enhance early successional habitat. About 6,000 of 31,000 acres comprising twelve RGMAs are proposed for habitat improvement.

The forest proposes to put in place SLAM (SLow Ash Mortality) actions developed by the Science Lab to contain emeral ash borer infestations on the forest.

Construction of a snowmobile trail.

The Forest Service is proposing to develop a gravel source, known as the Eureka site, on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF).

Installation of approximately 1.5 miles of underground fiber optic cable along the north side of Forest Road 164, also known as Moose Lake Road. The proposed route is adjacent to an existing underground copper cable.

Project to release Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) biocontrol species to mitigate EAB impacts in coordination with APHIS. APHIS has administered EAB biocontrol since 2007, using three parasitoid wasp species. Native planting is proposed at one site.

Watershed projects to improve aquatic organism passage and infrastructure safety and resiliency: culvert replacement/removal, remnant logging dam removal, trail bridge removal, dam spillway repair, and road segment reroute and decommissioning.

Improvement of public fishing access in four sites by replacing existing piers with accessible, permanent piers. The project also includes improvement of trail access, and restoration of shoreline surrounding piers.

Proposal to improve habitat in 20 lakes across the district by adding woody shoreline and submerged structure (e.g. fish cribs, pyramid type brush shelter, half log structures, or tree drops). This 10 year proposal would treat 1-3 lakes a year.

This project proposes to manipulate northern hardwood forest vegetation composition and structure, and road access to manage the Fishel area closer to desired forest conditions as defined in the 2004 Chequamegon-Nicolet LRMP.

Issue SUP to install 5.05 miles (approximately 6.1 acres) of underground fiber optic line along County Highway W in Oconto County Wisconsin.

Improvement of Flambeau Trail 111 includes placing interlocking concrete blocking starting at the top of the hill and running approximately 220 feet west towards the bridge on Hay Creek.

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.

Flood damage repairs on multiple sites in the Great Divide and Washburn ranger districts from July 11, 2016, storm event.

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.

Proposal to issue a long term lease under the Historic Preservation Act for the Occupancy and Use of Forest Lodge Historic District for education, interpretation, & research to create a premier center for environmental leadership and conservation.

A new septic system would be installed to service the five buildings at Forest Lodge that will have potable water service.

The Forest Service is proposing to build a connector ATV trail to connect two legs of an ATV route on FR 164.

A re-route of 0.54-mile segment of Forest Road 167 is proposed. The proposed reroute will follow high ground around Gates Lake, including Forest Road W232416. It will remove a 0.16-mile road segment from Gates Lake.

A 1.22-mile reroute is proposed to improve the operation of the road and avoid a wetland that is regularly in need of gravel application.

Joseph A. Gallo has submitted a proposal for use of the abovementioned road to access private property.

Improvements of Forest Road 2411 would include bring in fill and installing culverts.

The road are in need of heavy maintenance and pull outs to increase safety.

We propose to allow prompt treatment (using a variety of tools) of oak wilt infection centers wherever found as soon as possible following discovery to slow and control the spread of oak wilt on Forest lands.

Move forest vegetation to desired conditions, provide an efficient road system, continue Forest research projects, maintain public safety related to wildfire, maintain hunter hiking trails, and contribute toward wood products demand.

Frontier North Inc. has proposed the installation of approximately four miles of fiber optic cable and associated improvements on the CNNF on the in Price, Vilas, and Oneida Counties. The installation method will be vibratory plowing or boring.

Re-route of a small portion of a snowmobile trail from one side of a road r-o-w to the other because of hazardous ice buildup which causes a spring to back up and flow over the road surface and freeze (instead of through the established culvert).

The Grandma Lake area was affected by a windstorm on 7/11/16. Strong winds pushed over tree and created an area of high fuel levels and stunted timber production. This project will increase forest health and make sure stands stay w/in FP guidelines

The Forest proposes to cooperatively burn adjacent private grasslands in conjuction with prescribed fire fuel reduction actions on the Forest's "Vanderveen Buffalo Ranch". Requested by adjacent landowners under the Wyden Act authority. About 34 ac.

Multiple test holes would be dug at several locations to determine if an area has the potential for gravel pit expansion or development. See map.

Vegetation and transportation management in the northern part of the District. Management actions would include clearcut and shelterwood systems to regenerate oak, aspen, and pine, and thinnings to promote growth and vigor in pine plantations.

Duplicate project of 32745.

Vegetation management on approximately 3326 acres, road decommissioning of 20 miles of unauthorized roads, reconstruction and classification of 4 miles of unclassified roads, and 1.4 miles of new road construction that would be closed after use

This project would relocated part of the Grubhoe ATV Trail.

Low-intensity prescribed fire will be used to meet goals and objectives for management areas 8E (Existing and Candidate Research Natural Areas), 8F (Special Management Areas), and 8G (Old Growth and Natural Feature Complexes).

The US Forest Service is proposing to issue a special use permit that would authorize operation of all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and other low impact vehicles on existing routes in order to access private property.

A special use permit authorizing the use and maintenance of an existing road (24-foot right-of-way) to access private land for a 20-year time period is proposed. Additional gravel will be placed and grading done on the existing roadway.

Hemlock Lake wildlife openings are in Florence County near FS Rd 2446 and LeRoy Creek. There are 12 wildlife openings, totaling 64 acres, that would be prescribed burned to enhance wildlife habitat.

This project conitues dredging the spring pond by increasing the size of the disposal areas, building a berm, maintenance of access roads, and laying a dredge line.

Issuance of a special use road permit for private land access. Access was granted in same location to a previous landowner.

The forest proposes to treat cut stumps with borax to prevent colonization by Heterobasidion annosum, a root disease of pine and other conifers.

Cut and remove uprooted, leaning, and blowndown trees.

This projects gravel pit expansion will provide road material for removing the blowdown form the 2019 Blowdown storm.

These pits would be tested for mineral sources.

This project would temporarily reroute a snowmobile trail while logging equipment is using the area.

This proposal would use timber management to move the forest toward Plan desired conditions. It would include 6,703 acres of timber harvest, as well as stand tending and reforestation, access, road decommisioning, and wildlife habitat management.

The proposal is to maintain approximately 14 miles on two hunter walking trails and nine upland openings totaling approximately 30 acres. The trail corridors and upland openings proposed under this project already exist; no new construction.

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.

Salvage harvest of about 21 acres of blown over trees in an area planned for a re-route and river crossing of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail north of Hay Meadow Road (FR 572) has numerous existing boardwalk and puncheon sections that are ineffective and unsafe. The Forest Service is proposing to replace existing boardwalk and other structures.

The proposal is to remediate the resource damage that resulted from the breach of the Ike Lake Dam that deposited sedimentation in the creek bed and erosion of the creek banks.

In July 2011, High winds damaged about 900 acres of timber on the District. The Forest Service is proposing to treat up to 600 acres of damaged timber through a salvage harvest. Access would use existing roads, trails, and 2 mile of temporary road

Expansion of the pit to provide material for roads and trail maintenance.

This project consists of expansion of an existing gravel pit to meet road construction, re-construction, and maintenance needs in the project vicinity. This is an existing pit that has an additional source of gravel that has not been developed.

Proposal to remove the dams at Johnson and Schunenberg Springs. Restoring them to free-flowing cold-water systems will improve the brook trout habitat and eliminate the threat of structural failure caused by beaver activity and extreme weather events

The Joint Chiefs project would underplant a select group of diverse tree species seedlings in black ash-dominated stands in preparation for the decline in ash populations brought about by emerald ash borers (EAB). Actions would occur on 115 acres.

This recreation area was heavily impacted by the 2019 blowdown. This project is reviewing the recreation opportunities in the area to see if any changes are needed.

The proposal is to replace the current bridge over Joseph Creek along the Perkinstown ATV Trail. The current bridge is failing and undersized. The bridge is located approximately 1/2 mile from FR 119.

About 6.6 miles of two-phase 6A CW overhead powerline will be replaced with single-phase 1/o AL underground powerline for a total of 1.76 acres of disturbance. Aging facilities will be replaced allowing for new load balancing in the area.

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.

Special uses authorization to allow use of Federal land for access to private property.

Improve fish habitat by adding hiding cover, installing brush bundles, flush sediments, and scour deeper pools.

Approximately 2.6 miles of Forest System road (FR 2461A and FR 2481) would be designated as an ATV route; road surfaces would be hardened with gravel; and directional and regulatory signs would be installed.

This project is primarily a vegetation management project with focus on mid to late successional hardwood forest. Primary purpose is to maintain forest health and diversity. Project will also include a transportation analysis.

The District is proposing to create habitat for the federally endangered Kirtland’s Warbler. The project involves a 263 acre block of jack pine that will be regenerated, prescribed burned and planted to create one large block of young jack pine.

Special Use Permit would be for long term access to private property.

Exchanging land on the east side of the forest. Lakewood-Laona Ranger District in Forest County would be exchanging land for land in Eagle River-Florence Ranger District.

Lac du Flambeau has requested a special use permit to install underground fiber optic cable on Forest Service land along the right of way of Highway 70. The proposal includes installing approximately 13 miles of underground cable.

Temporarily move the snowmobile trail to the Lake 11 Timber Sale haul road location to address timber sale for public safety. Reroute of a portion of Snowmobile Trail 120 near FR132 and FR519 to eliminate wetland crossing.

Proposal to approve issuance of special use permit for the use of existing National Forest System road in order to access private property

ATV routes and trails would be added to the Lakewood Ranger District.

An additional burn unit would be added to the original Lakewood Southeast Project.

This proposal would use timber management, prescribed fire, and planting to move the forest toward the forest plan desired conditions. It would include timber harvest, prescibed burning, stand tending and reforestation, access, and wildlife habitat.

Clearing vegetation to maintain scenic vistas on various locations throughout the district.

Correct aspen age to meet the forest plan

Treat oak wilt infested sites by breaking root graphs. Regenerate oak stands. Treat newly identified oak wilt with per set trigger pionts.

Lakewood-Laona Ranger District is planning on thinning red pine plantation across the district.

In July, 2019, a storm with strong winds hit Langlade and Oconto Counties. The Forest Service is creating 200ft fuel breaks by removing dead and down trees along road corridors and the boundary between private and public land. See Post-Decision tab

This project would salvage timber on the district under certain criteria and design features. Each site will have a specialist review.

Programmatic project to maintain wildlife openings on the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District.

Vegetation treatment to improve health, productivity, and resiliency of northern hardwood, spruce, pine balsam fir, birch, and aspen stands. Wildlife, fisheries, and rare plant habitat management. Fuels treatments. Road network improvements.

Move the Lily Pad Snowmobile Trail off of a main road and onto Forest Service back roads to solve safety issues.

Little Willow Hunting Club is requesting a special use permit for use of two existing roads on National Forest System land to access a timber sale and cabin on their property which lies to the east of the Forest boundary.

This project will treat hazard fuels adjacent to private property that are not currently covered in the Chequamegon Red Pine EA, 12 additional acres have been identified for treatment. Treatment includes reducing conifer vegetation.

The purpose of this project is to replace a water or waste water disposal system. The septic wastewater system at Lost Lake Cabins needs replacement due to being outdated and a health and safety hazard to recreationists.

Work will include foundation repair or replacement, bringing utilities up to code, floor repair, replacement of fixtures as needed, replacement of board & batten siding, and window fixture repair/replacement.

The US Forest Service is proposing to remove an existing concrete water level control structure (dam) and surrounding fill material on the lower reaches of Camp Four Springs and restore the area to historic flood plain elevation.

The project would expand the gravel pit to provide gravel for road maintenance in that area.

This project would perform routine maintenance on roads, trails, utility corridors, and right-of-ways. This project is programic maintenance for both Eagle River-Florence and Lakewood-Laona Ranger Distircts. No construction or reconstruction

Culvert removal and installation of a bridge on Perkinstown Motorized Trail.

Timber harvest proposals to regenerate/restore aspen within areas to be managed for early successional forest (2004 Chequamegon-Nicolet Land and Resource Management Plan - Record of Decision). Proposal includes associated road projects.

Timber harvest and forest regeneration activities for aspen are being considered along with associated ground based access. Some road construction,reconstruction, maintenance and decommissioning proposals will be considered.

The purpose of this project is to use mechanical methods or prescribed fire to restore and enhance wildlife openings to prevent natural selection succession to woody plants and by using native species when planting for wildlife habitat improvement.

Restoration and improvement of nesting habitat for wood turtle, a state threatened and Regional Forester Sensitive Species (RFSS) on the Cheqamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

The current trail would be relocated to provide a safer trail for snowmobilers by reducing hills and curves in the trail.

This project will allow the snowmobile re-route of the Three Lakes Snowmobile Trail #5 that currently follows Forest Road (FR) 2178 (Military Rd.) in Oneida County on the Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Salvage harvest of approximately 237 acres of tornado blowdown, 17 acres of mechanical site preparation and planting red pine, and 19 acres of selection harvesting in hardwood types.

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.

Repair of Mondeaux Dam concrete facing and over winter drawdowns of water levels for habitat improvement.

Request for prospecting for valuable ore deposits with ground geophysical surveys and potential follow-up with bed-rock core sampling.

Proposal to approve issuance of special use permits for the use of existing National Forest System roads and motorized trails in order to access private property.

Flood damage repair, reconstruction and realignment, including trailhead parking area relocation and expansion, trail segment construction, reconstruction, and repair, construction and installation of boardwalk over Morgan Creek and more

Designate Morgan Lake Campground for ATV use.

Move forests to desired conditions, contribute toward wood products demand, provide an efficient road system, increase public safety related to wildfire potential, enhance wood turtle habitat,and maintain Mud Lake hunter hiking trail and openings.

Improve two of Mosquito Creeks Crossings at Hwy 32 and Diamond Roof Road.

Parking lot and trail connector construction

Above average rainfall as flooded part of the orginial trail. The trail would be rerouted to aviod the low area. There would be .55 miles moved onto existing corridors and .18 miles of trail construction.

Improve/construct and designate existing roads and trails for ATV use. The new trail would go from Mountain Lakes Road to the Nicolet State Trail.

Renewal of a 5 year permit

Use the footprint of an existing network of temporary roads, decommissioned snowmobile trails and FR302 to create two loop trails for snowshoe use. A wooden trail map would be created. Route marker signs would be placed to mark the trail.

Proposal to improve habitat in 21 lakes across the district by adding woody shoreline and submerged structure (e.g. fish cribs, pyramid type brush shelter, half log structures, or tree drops). This 10 year proposal would treat 1-3 lakes a year.

Improvement of existing upland openings by hand-cutting, mowing, or burning

The purpose of this project is to create a more sustainable and economical facility by decreasing the Center's energy use. The project includes updating the building's lighting, siding, ventilation, insulation and the installation of solar panels.

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.

The project is new issuance of a Special Use authorization to allow a motorized access road to the John Egle property. The request consists of use of a road for access through Federal land.

New Vision Wilderness has requested a re-issuance of their Special Use Permit to use the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and adjacent dispersed campsites along the trail to operate a therapeutic based outdoor rehabilitation program for youth.

This project would expand 16 existing gravel pits on the east side of the forest.

The Forest Service would dig test holes and expand existing pits, one on Lakewood-Laona and one on Eagle River-Florence.

This project NEPA would cover destructive events on the Nicolet National Forest.

This project would restore and improve rivers, streams, and creeks under a programatic waterway program for the Nicolet side of the forest.

Salvage and thinning harvest of trees as a result of July 2016 storms.

North Branch Oconto River restoration, removing the Remnant Dam and replacing road stream crossings

Proposal is to open one-mile of trail on an old railroad grade from the North Country Trail to the Town of Drummond. The action involves brushing, tree removal and sign installation.

Three to five backpacker campsites would be developed or improved to provide long-distance hikers a consistent experience when they hike the North Country Trail in Wisconsin.

Proposal to reroute trail out of wet areas to higher ground close to original trail; and repair/replacement of bridges along the trail on the Great Divide District. The trail reroutes on the Washburn District are in the Rainbow Lakes Wilderness Area.

The project will treat about 232 acres of northern hardwoods through a salvage harvest this fall and winter. The North Reservoir Salvage project area was affected by a windstorm in July/August of 2016.

Relocation of a snowmobile trail to resolve water quality and soil impact issues.

The proposal is to improve 25 acres of habitat at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center; activities include prescribed burning, site preparation for tree planting, tree planting, plowing/tilling open grasslands, and planting native seed.

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.

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.

A supplement is being prepared to remedy inadequacies in the the disclosure of cumulative effects for specific Regional Forester Sensitive Species

To restore a portion of the pine barren ecosystem through changing the vegetation composition / structure and managing fire as an essential ecosystem process. Activities include timber harvest, biomass, mechanical treatment, and prescribed fire.

Norvado has requested an amendment to their permit to install about 1,029 feet of new fiber optic line across Forest Service land within an existing corridor. The route is near FR 218 in Drummond Township, Bayfield County, WI.

Proposal to install approximately 1.4 miles of underground fiber optic cable and associated equipment. All of the installation would be adjacent to existing roadways. This project would provide faster and more reliable internet service.

Installation of underground fiber optic cable in portions of National Forest System land along State Highway 77, County Road S, Sams Lane, and Forest Roads 164, 174, 308, and 1661.

Chequamegon Communication Cooperative, Inc. aka Norvado proposes to install an underground fiber optic cable to improve service to rural areas within Price County Wisconsin.

Mechanical seedbed scarification for oak and white pine seed production in nine stands for about 230 acres.

Vegetation and transportation management projects primarily for restoring a landscape of uneven aged northern hardwoods, treatment for reducing threat of emerald ash borer, and other vegetation treatments to improve forest resiliency.

Based on a safety audit report, the Forest Service is proposing to address safety concerns on about 3,000 feet of the trail where widening and reshaping is needed. Also being considered is the addition of about 1.6 miles of trail on existing roads.

The snowmobile trail needs to be relocated to move it off private land. The private landowner no longer wants the trail on thier property. It would be relocated on forest.

Approximately 8,430 acres of timber harvesting, 240 acres of opening improvement, 35 acres of planting, 55 acres of prescribed fire, 31 miles of unauthorized road decommissioning, 6 miles of road closures, and 0.8 miles of new road construction.

Proposal is to allow Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) to drill eight wells, collect and describe the sediment, and install monitoring wells around the Lake to better understand the area hydrogeology.

Issue an special use permit for installing and maintaining an additional dock at Pine Lake.

The salvage harvest of approximately 50 acres of trees and individual tree selection harvest of 70 acres of northern hardwood in stands damaged by a windstorm in August 2013. Project includes fuel treatments and site preparation for regeneration.

Project is to enhance pollinator habitat and Canada Rice Grass (Piptatherum canadense) a Regional Forester Sensitive Species. Proposal is to create/plant seed sources for adjacent habitat enhancement and for collection and propagation at other sites.

Amend Special Use Utility Permit to allow replacement of existing electric line in Price County.

Price Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC) is requesting approval to upgrade / rebuild about 9300 feet of electric lines on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Price County, WI

A proposal by Price Electric Cooperative to improve about 4 miles of overhead electric line in order to provide a safer and more reliable electric service. The proposal includes rerouting two segments of existing overhead line closer to FR 182.

The USFS and Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) are proposing to drill one borehole to collect and describe the sediment in Price County to better understand the regional hydrogeology.

This new trail is on an abondoned railroad grade and roads. The project would include clearing brush and downed trees, pulling up railroad ties, and removing an old dump. Culverts, gates, signs, picnic tables, and benches would be installed.

The Recreation Facility Strategy prioritizes developed recreation site investments. Proposal has varying actions at 72 sites (from increased amenities to decreased maintenance) and removal of amenities at 22 sites to convert them to general forest.

A storm on July 21 caused widespread wind damage. Roads, trails and developed recreation sites are in need of maintenance to remove the damaged trees and repair damaged infrastructure.

As a result of the July 11, 2016, flood damage, the district is proposing to decommission and restore segments of Forest Road 383 and Forest Road 150, realign a segment of Snowmobile Trail 25, and stabilize a section of the Marengo River bank.

This project would add more fish cribs the Butternut Lake.

The project will add logs, log structures and root wads to the programmatic fisheries program.

Plant and protect native cedar seedlings in an old cedar swamp.

This project would cut alder along Riley Creek to create better habitat for American woodcock and Golden winged warbler.

Creation and long-term maintenance of lowland bog, shrubland and grassland-forb wildlife habitat in the Riley lake Wildlife Management Area, through periodic burning, roller-chopping, mowing, and cutting on 2,825 acres of the nearly 5,000 acre area.

Culverts are located throughout the Lakewood-Laona District.

The project will consist of reestablishing a two-way fish passage and reconnect the ecosystems of the Pike Lake Chain of Lakes and the South Fork Flambeau River.

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.

The Shadow Lake part would construct .3 mile connector between ATV/UTV trails (one on Shadow Lake Road and the other Blue Spruce Road). The Thelen part will widen an existing ATV trail (across from Thelen Road)just south of Lakewood.

Removing a culvert on an old non-system road to restore stream flow and stabilize the banks.

This project would issue a five year special use permit for a annual walk/run on the national forest. The permit would include an annual mowing and temporary signing.

Reroute of existing snowmobile trail to avoid large wetland crossing. Reroute uses existing motorized travel corridors.

Developing a proposal to reroute the Smith Rapids Equestrian Trail in order to avoid 3 stream crossing structures, one of which is currently closed. Proposed reroute will be from Smith Rapids Campground north into the Buffalo Farms area.

Avoid springs and steep slopes by constructing 320 feet of new trail and installing two water bars.

The Sawyer County Snowmobile Alliance has submitted a proposal to reconstruct the trail on steep hills on a 0.5-mile segment of snowmobile trail.

Re-route a short section of snowmobile trail off a private golf-course and onto National Forest land

Due to changes in access to private land, a new connector route is needed.

Snowmobile trail 8 reroute in the Clam Lake area.

Snowmobile Trail 90 Reroute

Install new underground cable within aboveground right-of-way of Upper A Road ending at an existing junction box on Landing Camp Road to increase reliability and reduce wildfire risk. Removal of section of electrical line in another area.

Proposal for 180 Adventure, LLC requesting a 5-year permit to use Forest lands in the Washburn and Great Divide ranger districts for orienteering (on foot), biking, and canoeing/kayaking for Stubborn Mule Adventure Race

Project is located on Forest County S

The Forest Service has identified a need to construct and designate a segment of trail, as well as designate an existing corridor as snowmobile trail in response to an existing segment of snowmobile trail no longer able to be used.

Replacement of culverts on roads and trails to improve water quality and safety.

This project would provide the permitee with motorized access to their private land

Add ATV trails from the Nicolet State Trail (NST) in the Lakewood Area to Sullivan Springs Road.

Authorization for the Ashland Chamber of Commerce to hold the annual Superior Vista Bike Tour on National Forest System lands and facilities on the Washburn Ranger District. This is a five year renewal permit.

USFS and WGNHS propose to study the hydrogeology of the North Fork Yellow River Watershed near the Bend ore deposit in Taylor County to better understand the geology and groundwater connections in this area.

Currently, Taylor County maintains the Perkinstown Winter Sports Area west of Perkinstown for multiple winter recreational opportunities. The current special use permit has expired and needs to be reauthorized.

Taylor Electric Cooperative (TEC) is proposing to install new underground electric cable from the south side of CTH M going north 1275 feet along Knuth Rd (FR 108). Cable location would be on the east edge of the gravel road (FR 108).

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.

Amendments to an existing permit issued to Taylor Elect6ric Cooperative that would allow an upgraded electric line to be installed, a new buried line to be installed, and Special Use Permits to private landowners for road access to their property.

Designation of a snowmobile trail connection between a Taylor County trail in the vicinity of Mondeaux Flowage and a southern Price County snowmobile trail system using primarily existing travel corridors.

The Washburn Fish Habitat Improvement Project would improve habitat in seven lakes by increasing the amount of woody structure available to fish, amphibians, turtles, and other wildlife.

Tie Mill would reconstruct forest roads 2402 and 71916 for use by ATV's and UTV's.Windsor Dam Road to Carey Dam Road ATV Connector would reconstruct forest roads 2174F and 612434 for ATV's and UTV's.

Authorize a new special use of a road and trail to access a private inholding. About one-half mile of existing road and one-third mile of existing snomobile trail would be affected. Use includes maintenance of surface and culverts, and brushing.

A private landowner has requested a Special Use Permit allowing motorized access over an existing closed road, Forest Road 2543, for a length of 1,420 feet north from Highway 17 and then 50 feet to the east and 50 feet to the west.

The Town of Alvin has requested that the Forest Service conduct a timber sale to remove merchantable trees within the road right of ways. This is for safer travel and easier snow removal.

The Town of Bell has plans to improve Forest Road 439 (North Boundary Road) and has requested that the Forest Service prepare a timber sale to remove the merchantable trees within the 50-foot road right-of-way.

Improve/construct and designate approxmately 3.5 miles of existing roads and trails. The new trail would be for use by ATVs from the Nicolet State Trail to the Town of Blackwell.

The Town of Freedom will be upgrading Woodlawn Road. The right-of way would be cleared, road paved, and ditches installed.

The Town of Grover is proposing to construct six parking areas and expand one current parking area along the Ice Age Trail in Taylor County. The parking lots will be constructed to accommodate approximately 2 vehicles, and improve safety and access.

Renewal of a permit for a transfer station and removal of hazard trees.

The Town of Worcester applied for, and received funding, for culvert installation and road maintenance on FR 131 (Sheep Ranch Road). Road maintenance will include ditching, surfacing, installation and replacement of culverts.

Vegetation and Road Management Project (to access click on "Analysis" for the Draft EIS). If you are having trouble viewing these documents in Internet Explorer please try a different web browser such as Chrome, FireFox or other web browser.

New ATV route to business under a special use permit and relocating trail 55544 to Forest Road 2327 due to poor trail conditions.

Relocate about one mile of ATV Trail #5 located east of Forest Road 320 and north of Forest Road 164 or Moose Lake Road.

Create 3 nesting site for turtles (Regional Forester Sensitive Species) on the Nicolet side of the forest.

Improve nesting habitat for turtles.

Management of vegetation to improve forest health and vigor and for the enhancement of wildlife habitat; Ladder fuels reduction; Improvement of the transportation system.

Salvage of timber and forest restoration projects following the July 21, 2016 wind and rain storm event. This proposal is to treat approximately 3,000 acres of damaged timber, based on an aerial imagery analysis.

This project would use burning to restore and maintain pine barrens in the southeast corner of the district.

Campground maintenance proposal includes: upgrading 2 hand pump wells to solar; replacement of Lake Owen boat launch; day use parking area creation; replacing 3 older toilet buildings; dump station alarm installation; and capping of an old well.

Proposal to decommission 6 older closed vault toilets with failed linings and replace them with two new sets of toilets that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards to address the shortage of facilities available to campground users.

Issuance of special use permit to Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for the construction of two to four groundwater monitoring wells in Price and Taylor Co. WI.

The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) is requesting to drill holes into bedrock at 2 Forest locations. This drilling is part of a statewide project to collect data on the ground temperatures with depth in Wisconsin.

Issue a special use permit to Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) for conversion of an existing well/drilling site to a long term water monitoring well.

Installation of approximately 5.8 miles of underground electric cable and the removal of approximately 1.5 miles of overhead electric lines to improve electric reliability to rural communities.

Installation of approximately .7 miles of underground electric cable and the removal of approximately .5 miles of overhead electric lines to improve electric reliability to rural communities.

Installation of approx. 8,448 feet of underground electric line within the existing road right-of -way on Oconto Hwy T, old Hwy 32,and Tar Dam Road.

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation will replace and upgrade electric distribution lines within the southern Star Lake Road Right-of-way (Forest Road 2117 in Oconto County.

Replacing the old wire with new wire along Hwy 32.

Adding WPS line to energize the new CenturyLink fiber cables.

This research is looking at the effect of warming winters on the sustainability of US forests.

The proposed project consists of the removal small balsam trees (majority of the trees are between 3-6 inches in diameter) on approximately 100 acres within two red pine stands.

Proposed changes to three developed recreation sites : Bladder Lake, Birch Grove, and Perch Lake. These changes are being proposed in the interest of improving the quality of recreation opportunity being providing to the public.

Approximately 6000 acres of red pine stands across the Washburn District would be thinned to improve growth and vigor. In conjuction with thinning, in some areas thinning slash would be removed to reduce hazardous fuels.

Repair, replace and/or maintain 8 culverts and the removal of the Spring Brook Dam to restore the flow of waters into natural channels.

Four applicants have requested special use authorizations to access private land across the National Forest. The proposal is to authorize access to private land; proposal consists of existing road improvement and less than 500' of new construction.

The forest proposes the renewal of various expired or expiring road special use permits on the west side of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

The Forest Service proposes programmatic maintenance of authorized roads and right of ways. This project would include grading, removal of vegetation, surfacing, and maintaining or replacing culverts.

Remove the road crossing on an unnamed tributary to Whiting Creek, by removing the road fill and culvert, installing erosion control, and resoring the site on a non-system road. An excavator would be used.

A 0.11-mile reroute on the snowmobile trail to avoid a lowland area. The proposal no longer includes adding ATV/UTV use from Town of Drummond south to Lake Owen Station Road. ATV/UTV use is still under review and will be covered in a future project.

The USFS is proposing to enhance shoreline habitat, parking opportunities, and improve aquatic habitat within the Wilson flowage non-motorized area in Price County.

This is a proposal by Clark Electric Cooperative to convert about 4 1/4 miles of overhead electric line to underground electric wires within their existing utility corridor in order to provide a safer and more reliable electric service.

Project Cancelled: Designation of a snowshoe trail system within the area of the Wintergreen Ski Trail area. Construction consists of clearing forest debris from marked trail.

Update powerlines

The Wisconsin 273rd Army National Guard has requested a permit to conduct one-time manuevers on National Forest lands. The scope of the request is for up to 20, unmounted (on-foot) training operations to be completed over a weekend (Sat-Sun).

Bury power lines to replace old over head lines and one new line would be installed.

Build a trail to connect two existing routes.

This project would issue a 5-year permit to replace the annual permit. There is no changes to the activities or location. The only change is administrative.

Proposal to relocate a powerline from a cross-county location to along Bayfield Co. Hwy. M. The existing line was built in wetlands, relocating the line would reduce impacts to wetlands, and improve access for future maintenance.

Xcel Energy is planning to rebuild their W3477 electric transmission line, a portion of which is located on National Forest. The line would be the same voltage (69 kV), but taller poles would be installed to meet current line requirements.

Construction of a foot bridge across the South Fork Yellow River on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. This project includes a small re-route of the trail to access the river crossing at a location that is suitable for the foot bridge.