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Ottawa National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
Re-issue road special use permit #1 1003.2 feet (.19 miles) in length by 24 ft wide for .6 acres; special use permit #2 4,247 feet (.80 miles) 14 feet wide for 1.36 acres
#1 -A Private Road Special Use Permit leading to private property. The permitted area is 401 feet (0.076 miles) in length by 15 feet wide, for approximately 0.09 acres. #2- 1056 feet (0.2 miles) in length and 15 feet wide for approx .3 ac
Proposal for installation of Fiber Optic cable to provide high speed broadband to the public on the Bessemer, Bergland, Iron River, and Watersmeet Ranger District.
Re-Issue a special use permit for the operation and maintenance of a 4" steel gas line from North of Marenisco, MI to the former Department of Correction Camp Ojibway. Project area is 26,400 feet in length by 8 feet wide for 4.8 acres
This project proposes to address gaps between the existing conditions and the range of desired conditions described in the Forest Plan through a variety of proposed activities, including vegetation management, hazardous fuel reduction and others.
This project includes vegetation and old growth management, transportation system modifications, and recreation and wildlife improvements on the Ontonagon Ranger District.
This project includes vegetation management, transportation system modifications, and recreation, fisheries and wildlife improvements on the Watersmeet and Kenton Ranger Districts.
The South Branch Ontonagon River is popular with canoeists and kayakers. Currently there are limited sites to access the river especially for users desiring shorter distances between existing landings.
Operate and Maintain buried copper telephone line and buried Fiber Optic cable. The Project area is located in/near roadways in a 10 feet wide right-of-way.
Upper dam is located on the East Branch Ontonagon River. Upper dam consists of old timber, metal pipes, as well as tree material placed by beavers. This project proposes to remove the dam to restore the area to natural conditions and allow for
