Tribal Relations

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

• MOU Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

  

  Memorandum of Understanding between the USDA Forest Service Chippewa National Forest and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.

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The Chippewa National Forest announces the transfer of federal land to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe on June 28, 2024, as directed by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act (Public Law 116-255).

• Federal Register Notice - June 28, 2024
• NEW  LLBO Restoration Act StoryMap:  providing historical information, implementation process, and map of restored lands.

Decision Memo:

• Letter - Michael Stansberry, Chippewa National Forest Supervisor, June 20, 2024
• News Release June 20, 2024
• Decision Memo and Map
• Project details including response to comments

More Information: 

• Frequently Asked Questions 

  Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act Ceremony, July 17, 2024