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This page includes, in links listed below, information on projects which implement the Forest Plan. On some, public input is being sought, on others decision notices or environmental assessments on forest projects are posted

  • The Forest Service publishes a Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) for each unit of the National Forest system in January, April, July, and October. It contains a list of proposed actions 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. Click here to see Midewin’s current SOPA.

  • The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is our basic charter for protection of the environment. It establishes policy, sets goals, and provides means for carrying out the policy. NEPA procedures provide the direction to help public officials make decisions that are based on the understanding of environmental consequences, and take actions that protect, restore, and enhance the environment. NEPA procedures also require that environmental information is available to citizens before decisions are made and actions are taken that may affect the human environment. For more information about NEPA, see the Forest Service NEPA website.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Current and Recent Projects

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Developing Proposal

  • Improvements to E3 and E7 Allotments

    Install well, livestock watering area, and fencing in allotments E3 and E7 to improve wildlife habitat, enhance grassland wildlife habitat, and improve conditions for livestock.

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Under Analysis

  • Phase III Demolition Project

    This project would allow for the demolition of all Army infrastructure in Group 66 north of Road 1N (117 acres), Group 68 (126 acres) and Group 63 (420 acres). Infrastructure to remove includes but not limited to bunkers, roads, railbeds, and poles.

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Cancelled

  • Gypsy Moth Cooperative Slow the Spread Project

    Proposed multiple treatments as needed of aerial application of mating disruptant flakes and/or biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Treatments are part of a coordinated effort to slow the spread of this non-native invasive insect.

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  • Proposal for the Nicor Gas Transmission Pipeline Renewal (DOA) Project- Special Use Permit

    Northern Illinois GAs Company (Nicor Gas)has submitted a request to renew a sixty-six wide 3-mile easement of right-of-way (ROW) originally issued by the Department of Army in 1965. Midewin has been administering the utility ROW since 1997

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Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.