Projects

Spectrum is proposing to place fiber optic line near the town of Mountain, within National Forest boundaries. The overall distance of this project within NFS land is approximately 15 miles.

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.

To authorize fourteen special use permit requests. Requests are for access to private inholdings, a dam easement to Oconto County and a permit reissuance for seismic monitoring station.

Request from the Town of Alvin to widen FS road 2458 by stumping and grubbing in areas where the road prism is less than 18 feet wide.

The Townships of Long Lake and Tipler propose to reconstruct a 4.2 mile stretch of FR2156 and FR2450. Reconstruction would include minor road widening, ditching, clearing and grubbing, culvert replacements, roadbed sub excavation, material staging and asphalt pavement

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.

Proposed decommissioning of buildings, improvements, or wells at eight acquired property or recreation sites. Activities include well abandonment, building demolition, septic system abandonment, and removal of trash at sites.

The existing twin 3ft round culverts passing flow from range line creek under FR 3256 Range Line Lake Road are rusted through, heaving, and at risk of failure. The proposed action is to replace the culverts with a 81"X59" pipe arch culvert.

Spectrum is requesting a special use permit to install fiber optic cable in Taylor County, WI. Installation will include plowing, boring, and aerial installation of fiber optic in the Mondeaux area of the Medford land base.

Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WE) is proposing to rebuild their existing powerline which would consist of overhead removal and restoration, and underground relocation. The proposed removal and installation are proposed on approximately 17 acres.

Forest wide project to improve watershed health. Over 40 actions including culvert replacement, culvert removal, bridge replacement, dam reconstruction, improving steam habitat and erosion control. For more detailed information: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/5k1pf4uyxyc04nw9mqyvkf5v6ba92ts3

Bug Tussel Wireless is proposing to install a new, buried fiber optic telecommunication cable along roadways in northwestern Forest County, Wisconsin. All construction will occur within the existing road right-of way on National Forest System lands.

Spectrum Mid-America, LLC is proposing to place a new buried fiber optic line within Oconto County near the townships of Langlade, Lakewood, and Mountain. All buried fiber will occur within rights-of way totaling 19.57 acres.

Spectrum Mid-America, LLC is requesting a special use permit to install new 78,374 feet of buried and 1,374 feet of aerial fiber optic line on the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District.

Spectrum is proposing to place a new fiber optic telecommunication cable along existing roadways within the Town of Mountain. The overall distance of this project within NFS land is approximately 14 miles.

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

Alliant Energy is proposing to remove approximately 4,524 feet of overhead power line and install approximately 3,251 feet of underground power line along Van Alstine Road on National Forest System land. Map available at: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/d7vvccv9p7vrokxe64jhj6ur4zcgfipv

Repair the existing access road and parking lot, construct additional parking spaces, construct a pedestrian walkway that connects the new parking spaces to the swim area, and install an automated fee collection machine.

Special Use Permit amendment for utility work in existing rights-of-way. Proposal to add a meter pole near FR 223, upgrade a buried line near FR1314, and replace existing overhead line with underground line near FR368, includes overhead line removal.

Harvesting of Jack Pine and Aspen stands totaling <125 acres to assist in completing a GNA sale to remove aspen, spruce, fir as part of a larger ongoing vegetation project

The proposed action is to lower wildfire risk by mechanical thinning, mastication, pile burning, and prescribed fire in the wildland urban interface (WUI) of approximately 25 private residences and the surrounding area.

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

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.

Day Lake Dam needs repairs. The repairs will require a drawdown of the lake. While the lake is drawn down other previously analyzed projects and habitat improvement projects will be implemented.

Proposal to utilize herbicide to control competing vegetation around seedlings on 5 sites (40 acres) in Assisted Migration Project to better understand reforestation approaches that sustain future healthy forests. For more information: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/zufv8zzlqbme20g96n0yiclb45n8kgwv

The proposal is to re-issue a special use authorization for a new term for Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership's existing pipeline system, pumping station, and associated improvements.

The proposal is to replace three culverts on FR 1563 (Park Road) near the Mondeaux area. The current culverts are at high risk of failure and are undersized for the streams. The proposal is to install three new culverts appropriate for the 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.

Improve Forest Lodge road and trail infrastructure to accommodate increased use of Forest Lodge and the Nature Trail - parking, road and trail capacity, drainage, stormwater treatment, traffic sight lines within the complex and ingress and egress.

The 11.6-mile-long project area will be cleared and grubbed within 16 feet of the road centerline or as needed to create ditching. All cross-drain culverts will be replaced with polymer coated arch pipes. The entire road length will be resurfaced.

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.

Green Light Wisconsin LLC has applied for a prospecting permit on the Bend Deposit in Taylor County, WI. Green Light proposes to conduct exploratory drilling to better define the deposit. The proposal includes borehole drilling and road access.

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.

The Forest Service is proposing to thin approximately 6,897 acres of red pine plantations across the 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.

Reroutes are proposed on the Nicolet Roche Mountain Bike System due to safety and erosion issues.

The project proposes treatments on 13,900 acres to enhance wildlife habitat, forest regeneration, and the transportation system.

Inline inspection indicated that four sites needed inspection and possible repair. The existing pipeline will be excavated for visual inspection and necessary repairs.

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.

Norvado proposes to install fiberoptic line in about 0.4 of a mile of right-of-way on Forest Roads 1661BB and 1661AB with about 0.05 of an acre of soil disturbance.

Vegetation Management actions would include clearcut and shelterwood systems to regenerate oak, aspen, and pine, and thinnings to promote growth and vigor in pine plantations. Associated actions: updating road system and improving wildlife habitat.

Rehabilitation and reconstruction of 10.5 miles of cross-country ski/snowshoe trail that is also used as a hiking trail in the summer.

The main purpose of this project is to reroute a snowmobile trail due to the closure of the bridge over the Second Branch of the Oconto River North of CTH W and closing FS 3397. Two short additional routes are proposed for connectivity.

The Sawyer County Snowmobile Alliance has requested Trail 3 to be moved from the south side of County Road B to the north side to accommodate a private request to move the trail off their property.

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

Spectrum Mid-America proposes to continue to install new fiber optic telecommunication cables along existing utility corridors in the right of way on National Forest System lands.

A total of 101 acres of red pine plantation thinning is proposed. If red pine is not thinned on a regular interval this species starts to lose its health and vigor resulting in slow growth and economic loss over time.

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.

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.

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.

The three-road maintenance actions include 1) shoulder repair on Forest Road 236, 2) intersection clearing and reshaping on Forest Road 258 and Forest Road 236 and 3) widening and shoulder stabilization along Forest Road 419.

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is requesting a special use permit to install or upgrade utilities at eight sites on the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. The total of all eight sites include about 8.72 acres of underground installation and 10.41 acres of overhead removal.

Proposal is to evaluate possible gravel sources by digging test holes in two locations north of Highway 2, up to 15 gravel test holes at each locations (up to 30 holes total).

Proposal is to regenerate 120 acres of red pine. Actions include mastication of understory trees before harvest, seed-tree cut with red pine seed tree reserves, soil scarification after harvest, followed by a removal harvest of overstory seed trees.

Meet Forest Plan regeneration, age class, and early successional habitat improvement goals and objectives through treatment of aspen and balsam fir on the west zone.

Upgrading the trail to make it safe to add ATV/UTV use from the Town of Drummond south to Lake Owen Station Road and re-route 0.9-mile of the trail as it enters the Town of Drummond.

Modification of an existing specialist use permit to install a new osprey nesting platform near the existing occupied nest and remove older unoccupied platform. Project includes installing transmission pole nesting deterrents on up to 11 poles.