Black River Recreation Area Improvement Project
This project intends to improve safety, repair damaged and aging infrastructure, and increase access throughout the Black River Recreation Area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Project is located along Black River National Forest Scenic Byway north of the Town of Bessemer. It includes 3 developed recreation sites near the mouth of the Black River and all waterfall sites.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bessemer Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Facility Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Heritage Resource Management; Facility Maintenance; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Bessemer Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Gogebic
Legal Land Description:
(Township [T], North [N], Range [R], West [W], Sections [Sec]) T49N R46W Sec 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 28, 29.
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Leigh Neitzel
E6248 US 248 US Hwy 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-285-9783
leigh.neitzel@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/21/2025