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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
NEPA Project Updates
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Hiawatha National Forest
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Carbon stewardship
Climate change adaptation
Environmental justice
Facility management
Forest products
Fuels management
Grazing management
Heritage resource management
Land acquisition
Land management planning
Land ownership management
Minerals and geology
Projects that may affect wilderness (for mailing list contacts)
Recreation management
Regulations, directives, orders
Research
Road management
Special area management
Special use management
Unknown
Vegetation management (other than forest products)
