Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act: Land Transfer Project
The purpose of this project is to implement the direction established by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. In the Act, Congress transfers approximately 11,760 acres of federal land to be held in trust by the BIA
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Proposed transfer land parcels are located within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation and within Cass County, MN.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/11/2023 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(7)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Chippewa National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Land Ownership Management
Project Activity:
Land Exchanges
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act: Land Transfer Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2024
Forests:
Chippewa National Forest
Districts:
Chippewa National Forest All Units
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cass
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Michael Stearly
200 Ash Avenue NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-335-8600
michael.stearly@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/5/2024