Otto-Grant Road and Recreation Improvement Project
FS lands in Otto-White River area have been heavily impacted from illegal offroading and extensive camping use. The road system would be managed by redesignating use, road closures, moving roads to a more sustainable route, and designating campsites.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is in Grant and Otto Townships of Oceana County. The project area is bounded by Arthur Road (north), 160th Avenue (east), Skeels Road (south), and Oceana Road (west).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Districts:
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Oceana
Legal Land Description:
T13N, R17W, Sections 9-16, 21-28, and 33-36; T13N, R16W, Sections 7-36
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Dave Jaunese
650 North Michigan Ave.
Baldwin, MI 49304
231-745-4631 Ext. 3122
David.Jaunese@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/20/2025