Straits Project
Manage natural resources to restore ecological conditions, and meet Forest Plan vegetation composition goals.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is west of Hessel, east of Brevort, and north of Lakes Michigan and Huron, and includes Government Island.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/25/2021 |
| Comment Period | 10/20/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/15/2022 |
| Decision | 12/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
St. Ignace Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Recreation Management; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Road Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Straits Project
Decision Signed Date: 12/07/2022
Forests:
Hiawatha National Forest
Districts:
St. Ignace Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Chippewa; Mackinac
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lyndella Hyslop
W1900 US 2
St. Ignace, MI 49781
906-643-7900
lyndella.hyslop@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/19/2023