Piping Plover Nesting Habitat Enhancement Project
Each year, prior to plovers returning from winter habitats, Forest Service biologists would identify small (<0.1-acre patches, not to exceed 10 acres in total surface area per year) areas for cobble placement along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Lake Michigan shoreline on National Forest System Lands within the Manistee National Forest, Mason County, Grant Township.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/01/2019 |
| Decision | 04/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Piping Plover Nesting Habitat Enhancement Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/18/2019
Forests:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Districts:
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Mason
Legal Land Description:
T20N, R18W, Sections 12,14,27,32,33
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Patrick Laarman
1170 Nursery Road
Wellston , MI 49689
231-723-2211 ext. 3138
plaarman@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/23/2019