2025 Wisconsin Energy Rebuild Project
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.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
State Highway 55 and County Trunk Highway A in Forest County
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/08/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Eagle River-Florence Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
2025 Wisconsin Energy Rebuild Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/03/2025
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Eagle River-Florence Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Forest
Legal Land Description:
T40N R13E Section 2; T41N R13E Section 13,16,17,20, 21, 24, 25, 26 & 36
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Jennifer Maziasz
1247 E. Wall St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
715-209-1470
jennifer.maziasz@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/26/2025