Johnson Springs & Schunenberg Springs Dam Removals
Proposal to remove the dams at Johnson and Schunenberg Springs. Restoring them to free-flowing cold-water systems will improve the brook trout habitat and eliminate the threat of structural failure caused by beaver activity and extreme weather events
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Johnson Springs Dam is about 5 miles NE of Drummond, WI located off FR1855 in T45N R7W Sec 22. Schunenberg Springs Dam is about miles WSW of Drummond, WI in T44N, R8W, Sec 4.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/11/2023 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Washburn Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
Johnson Springs & Schunenberg Springs Dam Removals
Decision Signed Date: 06/27/2024
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Washburn Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Bayfield
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Holmes
113 Bayfield St. East
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/28/2024