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SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Hiawatha 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.
Installation of underground electric beginning at an existing underground pedestal on the North side of Co Rd 440. From the pedestal via vibratory plow to 2 residents along an existing road right of way.
Install, maintain, and operate approximately 31.16 miles/2.35 acres of fiber optic cable, electronics, hand holds and small pedestals to increase broadband connections across the district. 12.12 miles bored, 19.05 miles plowed.
This guide provides guided kayak fishing, canoe floats, kayak tours, fly fishing, fishing classes and ice fishing (Ice fishing will be assessed after the summer season through a new permit if the Forest Service wishes to continue to permit this guide
Permittee would like to guide during sanctioned hunting seasons for turkey, white-tailed deer and bear. Base camping with max of 6 hunters, with 6 identified bait stations.
The proposed action is to authorize the Forest Service or approved concessionaires to implement maintenance activities in developed campgrounds to minimize environmental disturbance, enhance user experience and ensure public safety.
This project proposes adding a new line to the existing master special use permit, that will connect two critical substations allowing broader backup coverage of powered service when emergencies or line outages arise across currently isolated circuit
This is an adventure bike race that covers 500 hundred miles in 5 days from Peninsula Point to Copper Harbor. Will use existing roads and mountain bike trails in Bruno's Run and Valley Spur. Up to 75 racers.
The Forest Service is proposing to build alternative power infrastructure (i.e. solar) that would be used to power the infrastructure at Williams Landing and the Grand Island Maintenance Garage.
This project includes bank stabilization along 200 feet of Lake Superior shoreline in front of the historic Mather-Klauer Lodge on Grand Island National Recreation Area.
Make improvements to the existing water systems at Murray Bay, Juniper Flats, and Mather Lodge. Improvements will include installation of new wellhouses and associate infrastructure at Murray Bay and Juniper Flats, and upgrades at Mather Lodge.
Replace one trail/road bridge over the North Branch of the Stutts Creek on the Haywire Grade Snowmobile/ATV Trail. Replace the bridge decking on 10 additional bridges along the trail.
Long-term vegetation management of Jack Pine ecosystems. Multi-year forest-wide project designed to identify, develop, and maintain about 45,000 acres of jack pine ecosystem, and maintain or create fuelbreaks for neighboring infrastructure.
Establish a new population of Lakeside Daisy on the St. Ignace Ranger District. Creation of 1m x 4m plots where planting will occur at 3-5 inches deep.
The Forest Service is proposing to treat vegetation on approximately 16,000 acres to benefit forest health, to treat hazardous fuels, and to enhance wildlife habitat.
The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) and Hiawatha National Forest (HIF) recreation staff are proposing to reroute 2 segments of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST).
This project is a duplicate and has been Cancelled. Those interested in information related to this project should refer to project ID #68099. Project 68098 will remain in the SOPA for one quarter then be removed.
The Chippewa County SORVA, in cooperation with the Michigan DNR will sign, grade, and potentially harden the approximately 250 foot user-developed trail that runs from M-123 to FR 3421.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Climate Change Adaptation
Carbon Stewardship
Environmental Justice
Facility Management
Research
Fuels Management
Heritage Resource Management
Land Ownership Management
Land Acquisition
Minerals And Geology
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Land Management Planning
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Road Management
Grazing Management
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Special Area Management
Recreation Management
Special Use Management
Forest Products
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
