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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Chippewa National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
Pine Grove Lodge has requested approval to add 20 feet to Cabin 5 This project is located on National Forest System lands outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation.
Proposal to install new 199 square foot deck attached to the existing cabin on Lot 5, South Winnie Tract This is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Decision to approve the CPF System Road Maintenance Project which includes forest wide road maintenance activities within the existing roadway and adjacent clearing zones.
Authorize reoccurrence of equipment to excavate channel bottom sediment approximately 2ft in depth, 3-6ft in width, and 50-150ft in length. Sediment spoils will be deposited adjacent to previous spoils sites.
Installation and maintenance of 3,376 feet of line using vibratory plow or directional bore. Much of the line listed is existing and is planned to be upgraded to better meet the demands. This project is with the reservation boundary
Installation and maintenance of 53,211 ft of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line is existing and is to be upgraded to better meet demands. partly within reservation.
Pipe removal will typically follow a sequential process outlined below:survey and staking of construction workspace,vegetation clearing, installation of erosion and sediment control BMPs, and site preparation;excavation and removal of pipe
Installation of clean grout bags and riprap to cover, protect, and minimize potential erosion for lines 1 and 2 across the Mississippi River. Less then 5 ac. distrubance
MNDNR is requesting to improve FR2350. They want to improve approximately 3600 feet of existing minimum maintenance road from a width of 9 feet to 12 feet and clear brush and trees to a width of 18 feet.
The use of prescribed fire and associated mechanical treatments to restore fire-dependent ecosystems and wildlife habitats on national forest system lands, within the proclamation boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation.
.25-mile interpretive trail. The trails width of approximately 8ft would involve clearing brush and small trees. portions of the trail will be widened for Interpretive displays. Project will avoid sensitive areas involving Lady Slippers, or other spe
.25-mile interpretive trail. The trails width of approximately 8ft would involve clearing brush and small trees. portions of the trail will be widened for Interpretive displays. Project will avoid sensitive areas involving Lady Slippers, or other spe
Install approx. 3.8 miles of underground electric line and remove overhead lines and poles in existing ROW. This is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
MN DNR is requesting to create of a temporary road for
access across FS land. Location is depicted in the map below and I've requested the proposed route
to be flagged in the field.
MN DNR is requesting two new temporary roads to access timber sale. The
locations are depicted in the map and requested
the proposed route to be flagged in the field. Within Reservation.
MN DNR is requesting use of an old skid trail off FR2441C for 1.4 miles to access their southerly harvest area and
the northerly harvest area will be accessed using SLR-S117
Paul Stangler is requesting winter access to a state timber sale that requires the creation of a new temporary
road off the end of FR2085. Paul has flagged the location of the proposed temp road for review.
MNDNR to monitor three plots on NFS lands on Walker and Blackduck Ranger Districts.Actual ground disturbance is less than 5 acres. The project is inside the Leech Lake Reservation. Permit action where No Decision Memo required under 7CFR 1b.3(a)(3).
The trail reroute section is 10 miles. Decommission old NCT segments. Constructing two parking areas and two dispersed campsites, which will include fire grates, wilderness latrines, and tent pads.
Culverts on the trail have raised out of the ground high enough that mowers are not able to progress on the trail. replacement of the culverts lower in the ground will fix the issue and puncheon would be built over the gap
A current snowmobile trail has drifted off it's original designated route and now encroaches on private property. This project aims to clear trees and brush to put the route back onto it's designated path and buffer the trail from the adjacent lands.
A current snowmobile trail has drifted off it's original designated route and now encroaches on private property. This project aims to clear trees and brush to put the route back onto it's designated path and buffer the trail from the adjacent lands.
Norway Beach Resort will soon be selling to a new owner, Jimmy Williams. The current permit is issued to Richard Hendry and has an expiration date of December 31, 2023.
Permittee proposes to re-roof cabins 3, 4, 8, 9, and the boat house using Atlas Castlebrook, Weathered Wood color, architectural shingles. All these roofs sustained wind damage this year.
The project includes construction of 244 feet of rock riprap shoreline protection at the Norway Beach Resort along the shoreline of Cass Lake. The project is within the LLBO
This project intends to harvest primarily aspen and paper birch to provide sunlight and growing space to midstory and understory hardwoods and improve stand health and resiliency.
Use and maintain an existing private road crossing CPF land by adding gravel, grading, and plowing in the winter to access their residence. The portion of the road crossing forest is approximately 1,200 ft long and 16 ft wide.
To use and maintain an existing private road crossing CPF by adding gravel, grading, and plowing in the winter to access their residence. The portion of the road crossing forest is approximately 1,250 feet long.
**duplicate to project number 54216**Install new fiber optic lines in rural areas within existing utility cooridors for customers as part of the Connect America Fund broadband project sponsored by the US government.
Stony Point Day Use Boat Landing is for visitor day use. This boat landing need to be dredged so visitors can safely get their boats into the harbors. We will dump the dredge material in the stony brush disposal site.
Removal of live and dead standing trees and woody debris within 10ft of the fence surrounding the Stoney Point Campground equipment storage area to prevent further damage from falling trees.
A temporary road and landing area has been requested to access a state timber sale off the end of Forest Road 3424
until arriving at the State/FS property boundary. Approximate road location is depicted in the attached map
A new temporary road has been requested to access a state timber sale off of Forest Road 2957A until arriving at the
State/FS property boundary. Approximate road location is depicted in the attached map.
A new temporary road has been requested to access a state timber sale off of State Logging Road S5057 until arriving
at the State/FS property boundary. Approximate road location is depicted in the attached map.
A new temporary road has been requested to access a state timber sale off of State Logging Road S5057 until arriving
at the State/FS property boundary. Approximate road location is depicted in the attached map.
Road permit reissue for the use and maintenance of an existing forest road, U5189. No projects are being requested at this time and all activities fall within the scope of the standard permit.WAL402204
University of Minnesota research project using remote sensing techniques and equipment to monitor photosynthesis and transpiration to detect EAB and track spread over time.
Remove the tops of 20 older aspen trees using blasting to improve wildlife habitat by increasing structural diversity in a 34 acre mixed aspen stand. The project is within the Leech Lake Reservation.
Outhouse Relocation - Permit holder is requesting to move their current outhouse to a new location on a new slab and make repairs needed to continue utilizing the same building structure
