Modified Emergency Closure Order
Recovery efforts for the F-16 Fighter Jet recovery are paused for the winter. A modified closure remains in place. Remediation efforts will occur in spring. View closure and map - Rapid River - Manistique Ranger District

Hiawatha National Forest

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Forest extends free personal use firewood cutting.

Permanent Doty Bridge Complete on Coalwood Grade.

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Located in Michigan's wild and scenic Upper Peninsula, the Hiawatha National Forest's dramatic shorelines lie nestled up to Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan -- three of the five great lakes. Our lakeshores, lighthouses, islands and abundant snow create a place of respite and play within a day's drive of urban and rural areas of Michigan, Wisconsin, other nearby states and international locations. Learn more: check out these feature stories about your Great Lakes National Forest!

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Do Your Part to Conserve Wild Leek Populations
Release Date: May 14, 2021
Gathering of Forest Products for Commercial Use
Release Date: May 12, 2021
Assisted Migration of Dwarf Lake Iris and Houghton’s Goldenrod on the Hiawatha National Forest
Release Date: May 10, 2021
Hiawatha NF and Bay Mills Indian Community Sign GNA Agreement
Release Date: May 5, 2021
Research and Habitat Improvements Promote Pollinators on the Hiawatha National Forest
Release Date: May 4, 2021
Hiawatha Announces Office Hours for Summer Season
Release Date: May 4, 2021

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Bats, Birds and Small Animals Are Getting a Small, but Important Upgrade

Michigan Audubon is working with the Hiawatha National Forest, recently donating 18 “Poo Poo Screens” or screen coverings for attaching to the ventilation pipe of outdoor restroom facilities, such as vault toilets across the Forest.

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