Grand Island Water System Improvements
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Grand Island National Recreation Area; Murray Bay Day Use Area and Campsites, Juniper Flats Groupsite, and Mather Lodge Historic Site
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/04/2024 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Munising Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Area Management; Facility Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Special Area Management
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Hiawatha National Forest
Districts:
Munising Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Alger
Legal Land Description:
Grand Island NRA - Murray Bay Day T47N, R19W, Sec 14. Juniper Flats T47N, R19W, Sec 9. Mather Lodge T48N, R19W, Sec 4
Use the widget below to browse documents associated with this project. Cookies must be enabled to use this tool.
If you are using a mobile device, the setting for "Allow cross-website tracking" must also be enabled to view the documents. You do not need to sign up or login to Box to view documents, but if you have difficulty accessing the documents on a mobile device, you may choose to sign up for a free account, download the app to your device and log in to ensure that you can open the documents.
Alternatively, these documents can be accessed on the Pinyon Public website: View Documents on Pinyon Public
Brian Hinch
400 E. Munising Ave
Munising, MI 49862
906-387-2512, 1040
brianhinch@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/18/2025