2025 Watersmeet Ranger District Roads Special Use Permit Proposal Project
To Use a maintain a road on NFS lands in order to access private property.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project 1)A non-system road at the end of Fire Tower Road. Project 2) FR 4507 near Burnt Dam Campground
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Watersmeet Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Road Maintenance
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Watersmeet Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Gogebic
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Shawn Brown
E23979 US 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
906-358-4021
shawn.brown@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/29/2025