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Federal Hardrock Mineral Prospecting Permit EIS
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Forest Projects
Projects
2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
The 2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project would slow the spread of the non-native invasive gypsy moth at several locations along the North Shore on the Superior National Forest.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
2012 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
Proposal to slow the spread of the invasive insect gypsy moth with a mating disruption treatment. The project is led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service-State and Private Forestry.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Management Project
(EIS)
Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 13 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 20 acres over the next 10 years.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special area management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Conveyance Project, Ely Service Center, Case 4549; NEPA Project
(CE)
This proposal allows for the sale of a former Administrative Site which includes three warehouses, two garages, one dwelling, a carpenter's shop, associated sheds and outbuildings and a 200' self supporting communication tower.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
Crane Lake Sustainable Land Corporation Land Exchange Proposal
(EA)
This is a land exchange proposal involving federal land located within and adjacent to the Town of Crane Lake for private land in the general vicinity of Crane Lake and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land ownership management
Eastvold Access
(CE)
Access to private land across federal.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Federal Hardrock Mineral Prospecting Permit EIS
(EIS)
Broadscale analysis to address FS consent and BLM issuance of federal hardrock mineral prospecting permits and operating plans (present and future).
A draft summary of public comment on the Draft EIS was added to the Supporting Documents section of the website on November 18, 2011.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
LaCroix 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissues of existing projects
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Laurentian 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissue of existing permits
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
Little Isabella River and Manitou River Stream Projects
(CE)
Improve stream habitat and access in the two rivers, Little Isabella and Manitou Rivers through rehabing existing and adding new stream structures. Access to the Manitou River would be a less than 50' user developed trail.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
MNDNR 1071-54
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
MNDNR Access Request LAU1070-23
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Minnesota Department of Transportation Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (MnDOT ARMER)
(EA)
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) proposes to construct two new radio towers and replace two existing towers, showing age and limited capabilities, for the operation of the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Northeast Service Cooperative / Middle Mile (Phase 2)
(CE)
Install, operate, maintain fiber optic cable for high-speed internet service. This proposal is the second and final phase of the project. Cable is proposed to follow existing road rights-of-way.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
PolyMet Land Exchange
(EIS)
A land exchange of federal lands in: T59N, R12W, T59N, R13W, and T60N, R13W. Non-federal lands being proposed are located throughout the Superior National Forest in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
Ramasa Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
DMC (USA) LLC has submitted a proposed operating plan to conduct mineral exploration at four sites on private reserved minerals on the Kawishiwi Rager District, Superior National Forest.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Rokeh Access Request
(CE)
Access to private land
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Serpentine Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has proposed four mineral exploration core holes with related temporary access and leased private reserved mineral subsurface on National Forest System lands .
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Skibo Mineral Exploration Project Encampment Minerals, Inc.
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has submitted a mineral exploration plan to drill 6 exploration holes on a private reserved mineral estate and National Forest surface ownership.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Skibo Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
The proposed activities in the project area are intended to move vegetation from its existing condition toward the desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by managing forest vegetation age, composition, structure, and spatial patterns.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Fuels management, Special use management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products
Slim Lake Campsite Project
(CE)
The Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest is proposing to add a campsite on Slim Lake which is located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
South Fowl Lake Snowmobile Access Project EIS
(EIS)
Provide safe access for snowmobilers/anglers to South Fowl Lake. This would route current access off County roads to improve safety for drivers and snowmobilers. An EIS is being prepared to comply with a Minnesota District Court ruling.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
St. Louis County Access Request LAU1002-26
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County LAU1002-25
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County LAU1002-27
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County Public Works - Folsom
(CE)
Realignment of Folsom Rd
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/Restoration Project
(CE)
This project proposes to treat about 1000 acres in the Windy Project Area to improve the health and productivity of red pine stands and to restore areas impacted by the Pagami Fire.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Skibo Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
The proposed activities in the project area are intended to move vegetation from its existing condition toward the desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by managing forest vegetation age, composition, structure, and spatial patterns.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Fuels management, Special use management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products
Conveyance Project, Ely Service Center, Case 4549; NEPA Project
(CE)
This proposal allows for the sale of a former Administrative Site which includes three warehouses, two garages, one dwelling, a carpenter's shop, associated sheds and outbuildings and a 200' self supporting communication tower.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
St. Louis County LAU1002-27
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Rokeh Access Request
(CE)
Access to private land
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Ramasa Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
DMC (USA) LLC has submitted a proposed operating plan to conduct mineral exploration at four sites on private reserved minerals on the Kawishiwi Rager District, Superior National Forest.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Eastvold Access
(CE)
Access to private land across federal.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Northeast Service Cooperative / Middle Mile (Phase 2)
(CE)
Install, operate, maintain fiber optic cable for high-speed internet service. This proposal is the second and final phase of the project. Cable is proposed to follow existing road rights-of-way.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
Minnesota Department of Transportation Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (MnDOT ARMER)
(EA)
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) proposes to construct two new radio towers and replace two existing towers, showing age and limited capabilities, for the operation of the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Under Analysis
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
Little Isabella River and Manitou River Stream Projects
(CE)
Improve stream habitat and access in the two rivers, Little Isabella and Manitou Rivers through rehabing existing and adding new stream structures. Access to the Manitou River would be a less than 50' user developed trail.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
St. Louis County Public Works - Folsom
(CE)
Realignment of Folsom Rd
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County LAU1002-25
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County Access Request LAU1002-26
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
MNDNR Access Request LAU1070-23
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
MNDNR 1071-54
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Laurentian 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissue of existing permits
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
LaCroix 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissues of existing projects
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Crane Lake Sustainable Land Corporation Land Exchange Proposal
(EA)
This is a land exchange proposal involving federal land located within and adjacent to the Town of Crane Lake for private land in the general vicinity of Crane Lake and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land ownership management
2012 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
Proposal to slow the spread of the invasive insect gypsy moth with a mating disruption treatment. The project is led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service-State and Private Forestry.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Slim Lake Campsite Project
(CE)
The Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest is proposing to add a campsite on Slim Lake which is located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
Federal Hardrock Mineral Prospecting Permit EIS
(EIS)
Broadscale analysis to address FS consent and BLM issuance of federal hardrock mineral prospecting permits and operating plans (present and future).
A draft summary of public comment on the Draft EIS was added to the Supporting Documents section of the website on November 18, 2011.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Management Project
(EIS)
Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 13 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 20 acres over the next 10 years.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special area management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
PolyMet Land Exchange
(EIS)
A land exchange of federal lands in: T59N, R12W, T59N, R13W, and T60N, R13W. Non-federal lands being proposed are located throughout the Superior National Forest in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
Analysis Completed
Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/Restoration Project
(CE)
This project proposes to treat about 1000 acres in the Windy Project Area to improve the health and productivity of red pine stands and to restore areas impacted by the Pagami Fire.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
South Fowl Lake Snowmobile Access Project EIS
(EIS)
Provide safe access for snowmobilers/anglers to South Fowl Lake. This would route current access off County roads to improve safety for drivers and snowmobilers. An EIS is being prepared to comply with a Minnesota District Court ruling.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
Serpentine Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has proposed four mineral exploration core holes with related temporary access and leased private reserved mineral subsurface on National Forest System lands .
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
The 2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project would slow the spread of the non-native invasive gypsy moth at several locations along the North Shore on the Superior National Forest.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Skibo Mineral Exploration Project Encampment Minerals, Inc.
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has submitted a mineral exploration plan to drill 6 exploration holes on a private reserved mineral estate and National Forest surface ownership.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Note: Projects with multiple Project Purposes will appear multiple times.
Forest products
Skibo Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
The proposed activities in the project area are intended to move vegetation from its existing condition toward the desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by managing forest vegetation age, composition, structure, and spatial patterns.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Fuels management, Special use management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/Restoration Project
(CE)
This project proposes to treat about 1000 acres in the Windy Project Area to improve the health and productivity of red pine stands and to restore areas impacted by the Pagami Fire.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Fuels management
Skibo Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
The proposed activities in the project area are intended to move vegetation from its existing condition toward the desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by managing forest vegetation age, composition, structure, and spatial patterns.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Fuels management, Special use management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
2012 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
Proposal to slow the spread of the invasive insect gypsy moth with a mating disruption treatment. The project is led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service-State and Private Forestry.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/Restoration Project
(CE)
This project proposes to treat about 1000 acres in the Windy Project Area to improve the health and productivity of red pine stands and to restore areas impacted by the Pagami Fire.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
The 2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project would slow the spread of the non-native invasive gypsy moth at several locations along the North Shore on the Superior National Forest.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Land management planning
Conveyance Project, Ely Service Center, Case 4549; NEPA Project
(CE)
This proposal allows for the sale of a former Administrative Site which includes three warehouses, two garages, one dwelling, a carpenter's shop, associated sheds and outbuildings and a 200' self supporting communication tower.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
PolyMet Land Exchange
(EIS)
A land exchange of federal lands in: T59N, R12W, T59N, R13W, and T60N, R13W. Non-federal lands being proposed are located throughout the Superior National Forest in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
Land ownership management
Crane Lake Sustainable Land Corporation Land Exchange Proposal
(EA)
This is a land exchange proposal involving federal land located within and adjacent to the Town of Crane Lake for private land in the general vicinity of Crane Lake and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land ownership management
Minerals and Geology
Ramasa Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
DMC (USA) LLC has submitted a proposed operating plan to conduct mineral exploration at four sites on private reserved minerals on the Kawishiwi Rager District, Superior National Forest.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Federal Hardrock Mineral Prospecting Permit EIS
(EIS)
Broadscale analysis to address FS consent and BLM issuance of federal hardrock mineral prospecting permits and operating plans (present and future).
A draft summary of public comment on the Draft EIS was added to the Supporting Documents section of the website on November 18, 2011.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Serpentine Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has proposed four mineral exploration core holes with related temporary access and leased private reserved mineral subsurface on National Forest System lands .
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Skibo Mineral Exploration Project Encampment Minerals, Inc.
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has submitted a mineral exploration plan to drill 6 exploration holes on a private reserved mineral estate and National Forest surface ownership.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Recreation management
Slim Lake Campsite Project
(CE)
The Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest is proposing to add a campsite on Slim Lake which is located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
South Fowl Lake Snowmobile Access Project EIS
(EIS)
Provide safe access for snowmobilers/anglers to South Fowl Lake. This would route current access off County roads to improve safety for drivers and snowmobilers. An EIS is being prepared to comply with a Minnesota District Court ruling.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Road management
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Special area management
BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Management Project
(EIS)
Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 13 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 20 acres over the next 10 years.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special area management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Special use management
Skibo Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
The proposed activities in the project area are intended to move vegetation from its existing condition toward the desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by managing forest vegetation age, composition, structure, and spatial patterns.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Fuels management, Special use management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products
St. Louis County Public Works - Folsom
(CE)
Realignment of Folsom Rd
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County LAU1002-27
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County LAU1002-25
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County Access Request LAU1002-26
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Rokeh Access Request
(CE)
Access to private land
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
MNDNR Access Request LAU1070-23
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
MNDNR 1071-54
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Laurentian 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissue of existing permits
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
LaCroix 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissues of existing projects
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Eastvold Access
(CE)
Access to private land across federal.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Northeast Service Cooperative / Middle Mile (Phase 2)
(CE)
Install, operate, maintain fiber optic cable for high-speed internet service. This proposal is the second and final phase of the project. Cable is proposed to follow existing road rights-of-way.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
Minnesota Department of Transportation Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (MnDOT ARMER)
(EA)
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) proposes to construct two new radio towers and replace two existing towers, showing age and limited capabilities, for the operation of the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Skibo Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
The proposed activities in the project area are intended to move vegetation from its existing condition toward the desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by managing forest vegetation age, composition, structure, and spatial patterns.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Fuels management, Special use management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
2012 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
Proposal to slow the spread of the invasive insect gypsy moth with a mating disruption treatment. The project is led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service-State and Private Forestry.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Management Project
(EIS)
Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 13 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 20 acres over the next 10 years.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special area management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/Restoration Project
(CE)
This project proposes to treat about 1000 acres in the Windy Project Area to improve the health and productivity of red pine stands and to restore areas impacted by the Pagami Fire.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
The 2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project would slow the spread of the non-native invasive gypsy moth at several locations along the North Shore on the Superior National Forest.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Watershed management
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
Little Isabella River and Manitou River Stream Projects
(CE)
Improve stream habitat and access in the two rivers, Little Isabella and Manitou Rivers through rehabing existing and adding new stream structures. Access to the Manitou River would be a less than 50' user developed trail.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Management Project
(EIS)
Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 13 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 20 acres over the next 10 years.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special area management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Superior National Forest All Units
Conveyance Project, Ely Service Center, Case 4549; NEPA Project
(CE)
This proposal allows for the sale of a former Administrative Site which includes three warehouses, two garages, one dwelling, a carpenter's shop, associated sheds and outbuildings and a 200' self supporting communication tower.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
Northeast Service Cooperative / Middle Mile (Phase 2)
(CE)
Install, operate, maintain fiber optic cable for high-speed internet service. This proposal is the second and final phase of the project. Cable is proposed to follow existing road rights-of-way.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
Crane Lake Sustainable Land Corporation Land Exchange Proposal
(EA)
This is a land exchange proposal involving federal land located within and adjacent to the Town of Crane Lake for private land in the general vicinity of Crane Lake and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land ownership management
2012 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
Proposal to slow the spread of the invasive insect gypsy moth with a mating disruption treatment. The project is led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service-State and Private Forestry.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Minnesota Department of Transportation Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (MnDOT ARMER)
(EA)
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) proposes to construct two new radio towers and replace two existing towers, showing age and limited capabilities, for the operation of the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special use management
Federal Hardrock Mineral Prospecting Permit EIS
(EIS)
Broadscale analysis to address FS consent and BLM issuance of federal hardrock mineral prospecting permits and operating plans (present and future).
A draft summary of public comment on the Draft EIS was added to the Supporting Documents section of the website on November 18, 2011.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Management Project
(EIS)
Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 13 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 20 acres over the next 10 years.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Special area management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
PolyMet Land Exchange
(EIS)
A land exchange of federal lands in: T59N, R12W, T59N, R13W, and T60N, R13W. Non-federal lands being proposed are located throughout the Superior National Forest in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Land management planning
2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project
(EA)
The 2011 Gypsy Moth Slow-the-Spread Project would slow the spread of the non-native invasive gypsy moth at several locations along the North Shore on the Superior National Forest.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Superior National Forest All Units
Purpose: Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Gunflint Ranger District
Lima Green
(EA)
This project proposes to enhance moose habitat, restore red & white pine, enhance the scenic quality along the Gunflint Trail & improve forest conditions through vegetation management, harvests and planting. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management, Watershed management
North Shore Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
This project is to revitalize and maintain a healthy ecosystem along the North Shore of Lake Superior by restoring/maintaining native trees and associated forest communities. This project is in conjunction with the North Shore Forest Collaborative.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Watershed management, Road management, Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
South Fowl Lake Snowmobile Access Project EIS
(EIS)
Provide safe access for snowmobilers/anglers to South Fowl Lake. This would route current access off County roads to improve safety for drivers and snowmobilers. An EIS is being prepared to comply with a Minnesota District Court ruling.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
Twins Project
(EA)
The Gunflint District Ranger signed his decision for this project. The appeal period will end 45 days from the date of publication of the legal notice in the Cook County News-Herald. When the time period expires on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, the time period is extended to the end of the next federal working day.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Gunflint Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Kawishiwi Ranger District
Ramasa Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
DMC (USA) LLC has submitted a proposed operating plan to conduct mineral exploration at four sites on private reserved minerals on the Kawishiwi Rager District, Superior National Forest.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Slim Lake Campsite Project
(CE)
The Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest is proposing to add a campsite on Slim Lake which is located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management
Birch Project
(EA)
Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area. The legal notice for the Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact was published on November 5, 2011 in the Ely Echo Newspaper.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Vegetation management (other than forest products), Special use management, Road management, Recreation management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Watershed management, Fuels management
Serpentine Mineral Exploration Project
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has proposed four mineral exploration core holes with related temporary access and leased private reserved mineral subsurface on National Forest System lands .
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Kawishiwi Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
LaCroix Ranger District
Rokeh Access Request
(CE)
Access to private land
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
LaCroix 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissues of existing projects
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Eastvold Access
(CE)
Access to private land across federal.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Pelican Project
(EA)
The LaCroix Ranger District proposes to create young forest, promote existing white pine regeneration, enhance scenic quality, reduce hazardous fuels, manage forest roads, and conduct vegetation management through harvest, non-harvest, and planting.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Road management, Special use management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Recreation management
Border Project
(EIS)
Analysis of proposed actions to move existing forest vegetation condition and transportation system towards Forest Plan desired conditions.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: LaCroix Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management, Road management, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
Laurentian Ranger District
Skibo Vegetation Management Project
(EA)
The proposed activities in the project area are intended to move vegetation from its existing condition toward the desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by managing forest vegetation age, composition, structure, and spatial patterns.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Fuels management, Special use management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products
St. Louis County Public Works - Folsom
(CE)
Realignment of Folsom Rd
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County LAU1002-27
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities.
Status: Developing Proposal
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County LAU1002-25
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
St. Louis County Access Request LAU1002-26
(CE)
Access to county land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
MNDNR Access Request LAU1070-23
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
MNDNR 1071-54
(CE)
Access to state land for management activities.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Laurentian 2012 Reissues
(CE)
Reissue of existing permits
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Special use management
Tracks Project
(EIS)
The final draft version of the Record of Decision was on the website from February 23-March 2. The correct and final version is now available on the website and hard copy. The legal notice was published on February 25, 2011 in the Mesabi Daily News.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Recreation management, Road management, Watershed management, Fuels management, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Forest products, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Skibo Mineral Exploration Project Encampment Minerals, Inc.
(CE)
Encampment Minerals, Inc. has submitted a mineral exploration plan to drill 6 exploration holes on a private reserved mineral estate and National Forest surface ownership.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Laurentian Ranger District
Purpose: Minerals and Geology
Tofte Ranger District
Little Isabella River and Manitou River Stream Projects
(CE)
Improve stream habitat and access in the two rivers, Little Isabella and Manitou Rivers through rehabing existing and adding new stream structures. Access to the Manitou River would be a less than 50' user developed trail.
Status: Under Analysis
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/Restoration Project
(CE)
This project proposes to treat about 1000 acres in the Windy Project Area to improve the health and productivity of red pine stands and to restore areas impacted by the Pagami Fire.
Status: Analysis Completed
Management Unit: Tofte Ranger District
Purpose: Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Fuels management
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